Mary E. Nicholls (Nicholls 1939) Warm white self with gold inlay on haft. Promi- 
nent yellow beard. Medium large flowers with heavy substance and satiny tex- 
ture. A lovely flower both in form and exquisite finish. 38”. Refined and 
chaste. | 75¢ 
Mary Geddes (Washington 1931) A warm and pleasing color of salmony orange that 
is most effective, This is a Dykes Medal winner and well deserving of the 
award. The stiff standards are light yellow-salmon. The semi-flaring falls are 
the same, overlaid with red. 40”. 35c; 3 for 90c 
Master Charles (Williamson 1943) A rich, glowing mulberry iris, with a definite 
charm and flare to the form. The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it a 
glowing, rich effect. Color is excellent and it does not fade. Standards are a 
true purple, with overlaying black sheen blending to madder brown at base. 
Falls a rich purple, overlaid velvety black, blending to madder brown at haft. 
Beard a mulberry purple, tipped brown. Vigorous, free flowering and excel- 
lently branched. 38”. . $5.00 
Matterhorn (J. Sass 1938) Here is a pure white iris that is a dandy. Even the beard 
is white. A delicate iris despite the fact that it is large in size and has rather 
slender stems, well branched. 36” or better in height. $1.00 
Matula (H. P. Sass 1939) <A very beautiful blend of brilliant rose, rich orange, crim- 
son and buff. This variety created much favorable comment when introduced. 
The flowers are very large with long falls that are waved and crimped. 38”. 
50c 
Mexico (Kleinsorge 1943) A blended bi-color of gay and brilliant coloring. The 
golden buff standards are closely domed. the falls flaring and slightly ruffled, are 
glowing red-brown, with a heavy plush-like finish. Flowers are extremely large 
and sturdy. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. Late midseason bloomer. 40”. $3.00 
Midwest Gem (H. P. Sass 1937) A large, pale apricot yellow lightly flushed with 
pink. The delicate coloring combined with the heavy texture sparkling with 
gold makes this iris appealing to the eye and most desirable. Both standards 
and falls are serrated and crinkled. 40”. 75¢ 
Ming Yellow (Glutzbeck 1938) Here is a yellow without a fault. One of the largest 
and the blooms are carried with an easy grace on well branched stems. A very 
even tone of yellow that is most appealing. Proved the most popular in our 
garden last season among the yellows. 36”. $1.00 
Miss California (Salbach 1937) Enormous lilac pink, a pleasing tone with a lemon 
yellow beard. Tall, strong foliage and blooms over a long period. It:is deeper 
than Morocco Rose in color and slightly veined. Midseason, 40”. 
75¢e; 3 for $2.00 
Moonlight Madonna (J. Sass 1943) This iris can be visualized as a greatly improved 
Elsa Sass, possessing the same fresh coloring with the added beauty of full 
rounded form, heavy substance and excellent branching habit. The flowers are 
ruffied and the crisp texture adds greatly to their beauty. ~ $3.00 
Morocco Rose (Loomis 1937) Very large rose-pink self, with a soft yellow glow at 
the heart and a brownish cast about the haft. This is getting the nearest to a 
genuine pink in our recent offerings. Unlike most iris of its color, Morocco 
Rose is a really big flower. Color does not fade. A grand iris. 38”. 75¢ 
Mulberry Rose (Schreiner 1941) A large flower of mulberry rose that blooms in 
midseason. It is quite distinct from other iris in commerce. The novel color 
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