MAPLETON, IOWA—1947 


MELLOWGLOW (Whiting 1942) M. 38 
in. Deep peach or apricot with a flush 
of pink. The standards are very wide 
and arched, the falls broadly rounded 
and smoothly colored at the haft. This 
mellow, glowing blend is outstanding in 
any planting. It seems to do especially 
well in the west. H. M. 1942, R. 89, 
1946. $15.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. P. Sass 1942) 
M. 38 in. A fine white and red purple 
plicata. Both standards and falls are 
heavily edged with clear, rosy purple. 
The large, firm flowers are nicely ruf- 
fled. The strong stalk is widely 
branched, the plants vigorous. H. M. 
1943, A. M. 1945, Per. R. 88, 1944. $5.00 
MIRABELLE (Whiting 1941) M. 38 in. 
A creamy apricot blend with a flush of 
pink on the falls. The substance is es- 
pecially heavy, the branching good. The 
flowers are large, of long oval form. 
Has proved to be a very good parent. 
H. M. 1941, Per. R. 86, 1943. $8.00 
MISS BISHOP (J. Sass 1942) M. 36 in. 
A glistening white iris with a smooth 
chrome yellow haft. Large flowers of 
heavy substance are borne freely on 
well branched stems. Per. R. 88, 1943. 
$3.00 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner 1943) M. L. 
34 in. A color gem. Clear lemon yel- 
low, edged with gold. The flowers are 
delightfully frilled and fluted yet it has 
breadth and primness of carriage. H. 
M. 1945, R. 86, 1946. $5.00 
MOLLY MAY (DeForest 1944) M. 36 in. 
A creamy pink blend with rose pink 
flush on the falls. Not quite as well 
branched as some, but the flowers are 
wide and full and it makes a grand 
clump. R. 86, 1945. $4.00 
MONONA (Whiting 1942) E. 35 in. A 
warm heliotrope blend that brightens 
the early garden. Bright tones of rosy 
plum and purple shade smoothly into 
each other. $1.00 
MOONBEAM (H. P. Sass 1943) M. 36 
in. As cool and refreshing as lemon ice. 
A large flower of clear light lemon, a 
self of individual charm. It is well 
branched and has excellent blooming 
and growing habits. R. 89,1945. $4.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 
1943) M. 36 in. One of the finest of the 
two tone light yellows. A lovely lemon 
yellow with a creamier yellow in the 
center of the falls. Beautifully ruffled 
and gracefully branched. H. M. 1943, 
A. M. 1945, Per. R. 89, 1944. $5.00 

MOONLIT SEA (J. Sass 1943) M. 36 in. 
A collector’s iris. The standards are 
white, heavily flushed blue; the falls 
are white with a patterned border of 
blue. The most unusual and striking 
feature is the patch of light yellow at 
the center of the fall which rays out 
like moonlight on the sea. H. M. 19483, 
Per. R. 85, 1945. $3.00 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1937) 
M. 50 in. A giant white of warm color- 
ing and a touch of yellow at the throat. 
One of the finest of the older whites. 
When well grown it ranks with the best. 
HyM, 1939) As M71940;, Pers R90; 1940: 
$1.00 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) 
M. 38 in. A rich and glowing deep rose 
or rosy purple. Large sized blooms, 
good branching and strong plants make 
it a fine addition to this color class. H. 
M. 1943, A. M. 1944, Per. R. 88, 1943. 
$4.00 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) 
NES ie oOein wee Peach) pink withmas sort 
blending of yellow in the heart of the 
flower. The blended colors sparkle as 
if dusted with golden crystals. Nicely 
flared and ruffled form with heavy 
substance and good branching make this 
one of the outstanding new pink blends. 
He Gi 1943: $15.00 
NANKEEN (Whiting 1947) See 1947 
Introductions. 
NARAIN (Shuber 1936) M. 36 in. A 
blue blue that is a “must have” in a 
beginner’s garden and too good to be 
overlooked in the finest collection. Val- 
uable for breeding. R. 89, 1939. 
50c, 3 for $1.00 
NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) M. 38 
in. A glowing rose pink blend with a 
yellow undertone that gives it a coppery 
effect. A carrying color in the garden. 
The blooms are large, of pleasing form 
and good substance. Per. R. 86, 1945. 
$2.00 
NIGHTFALL (Hall 1942) M. 36 in. One 
of best dark irises we grow. A striking 
combination of light and dark blue 
purple, with a sleek, satiny finish. The 
substance and form are excellent. 
Growth strong—very free flowering. H. 
M. 1943, A. M. 1945, Per. R. 88, 1944. 
$2.50 
N. J. THOMAS (Thorup 1944) M 34 in. 
An interesting William Mohr seedling in 
blue and purple. Strong growing and 
attractive. $3.00 
NYLON (Whiting 1940) M. E. 36 in. 
Rose beige or buff. Large, full fash- 
ioned flowers on tall, well branched 
stalks. $1.00 
