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MELANIE (Holl 1941). M 40 in. A tall, 
orchid pink, with medium to large sized 
flowers, somewhat ruffled. Siezo 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940). An ivory 
pink iris that flaunts a tangerine beard 
and whose color appeal increases under 
a bit of shade. Somewhat temperament- 
al as to soil. 75c 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) el no Omit. 
A blended bicolor with golden-buff 
standards and velvety red-brown falls. 
The flowers are large, the color gay 
and brilliant. $3.00 
MICHAELANGELO. A tall, midseason 
iris of an elusive dove gray and laven- 
der to rose combination that makes 
this still a favorite for us. 35c 
MIDWEST GEM (H Sass 1937). M 36 
in. A golden apricot, flushed with pink 
and sparkling with gold dust. whys 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938). ML 
36 in. One of the largest yellow selts, 
said by many to be without a fault. ne 
color is pure, the form fine, and the 
growing habits tops. 75c 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H Sass 1942). M 
24 in. A large, white ground plicata 
with half inch border of vivid wine- 
purple. $2.50 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937). M 
40 in. up. A greatly beloved and wide- 
ly grown old-timer. The large flowers 
on tall stems are of an orchid to lilac 
pink shade, somewhat darker than Mo- 
rocco Rose, but lacking the lustrous 
finish. Good grower and increaser 50c 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933). M 37 in. 
A must have, this fautless medium 
blue iris. Truly regal when _ estab- 
lished. 50c 
MISSOURI NIGHT (Callus 1938). M 
24 in. Large flowers of indigo blue, 
of good substance and growing habits. 
$1.00 
MODISTE (Hall 1938). EM 34 in. A 
silky lavender mauve, with lemon col- 
ored beard. Form and color are fine. 
75c¢ 
MONADNOCK (Salbach 1937). Not 
always a strong grower here, but a viv- 
id, late blooming somewhat tall violet 
rose that seems to do well in other sec- 
tions. $1.00 
MOON RAY (H. Sass 1943). A_ tall. 
large light cream or lemon yellow iris 
that attracted considerable attention in 
our display garden in 1947 because of 
its large size, w2ll domed standards, 
and resistance to bad weather. $2.50 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 
1943). Of lemon-ice color, this greatlv 
improved Elsa Sass has the added 
beauty of full, rounded form, heavy 
substance and fine branching. The 
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flowers are ruffled and of crisp texture. 
Striking wtih Lord Dongan as com- 
panion. $2.50 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937). ML 
36 in. A large rose-pink self, with soft 
yellow glow. 75¢c 
MOUNT CLOUD (Millikan 1936). EM 
37 in. A tall, stately blue white, with 
satin finish and candelabrum branch- 
ing. Vigorous grower. 35c¢ 
MOUNTAIN SKY (Milliken 1939) M 
36 in. A pleasing medium blue iris of 
heavy substance. 75¢ 
MOUNT HERMON Lowry 1945). A 
highly rated new white, with closed 
ruffled standards and _ semi-fiaring 
falls. The heavily substanced blooms 
have a pleasing fragrance and are long 
lasting $9.00 
MOUNT WASHINGTON (Essig 1937). 
A choice, large, tall, white, distractingly 
fragrant, recently in great demand. $1.00 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930) ML 
28 in. Another iris to round out your 
season, for it blooms late and long, and 
the dark, silky, blue-purple color is a 
standout. 58c 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M 
40 in. A deep pink or mulberry colored 
iris with brownish-bronze beard. Large 
sized and well branched, rapid grow- 
ing and free blooming, it has much to 
recommend it. $2.00 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) 
ML 36 in. A peach pink blended with 
yellow touched off with gold briefly de- 
scribes this new pink. The plant has 
great vigor, fine increase, and the well 
branched stalks carry many buds. 10.00 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) ML 35 in. 
The first iris of great size with a definite 
orange tone, and still hard to beat. 35c 
NATIONAL GIANT (National 1942) M 
44 in. A tall, rose violet, with huge 
blooms. $1.50 
NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) M 36 
in. A glowing blend of rose and copper, 
with flash of orange—a color warm and 
rich. Flowers are large, stalks well 
branched and carry many buds. Growth 
vigorous. $1.00 
NIGHTFALL (Hall 1941) M 36 in. This 
rich, velvety dark pansy purple iris has 
everything . . . color, form, branching, 
growth and bloom. $1525 
NIGHTINGALE (Hall 1942) M 36 in. A 
elistening golden russet flower of good 
form and substance. $2.00 
NOONDAY SKY (National 1940) E 40 
in. A lavender blue, like summer skies, 
with light veining of maroon around 
white haft. voc 
N. J. THOMAS (Thomas-Thorup 1944) 
