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MANDALAY. (Hall, 1943) A smooth reddish rose 
self, entirely and evenly blended with copper. 
This is a new and attractive color, not matched 
by any Iris we know. Widely eegng| als 
domed standards. HM, A.I.S., 1943 . 
M. A. PORTER. 36 in. An exceedingly rich deep 
violet, with velvety falls and deep orange beard. 
MARIE ANTOINETTE. (K. Smith Hh A beautiful 
bi-color soft lavender standards, falls deep vel- 
vety blue-purple edged soft lavender. Marie An- 
toinette is one of the most admired Iris in our 
planting. Early to midseason. 42 in. 
MARY GEDDES. 36 in. It is a blending of lovely 
soft pink tones, overlaid Pomeranian Red. Font 
to ten flowers to a nicely branched stalk . 
MARY GIBSON. 42 in. Early. A handsome soft 
rosy-bronze blend, with a aoe throat and rich 
golden beard ; 
MATTERHORN. (J. a 1938) Its like a piece oat 
soft white satin. All agree it's one of the best 
whites ; 
MATULA. (H. an 1939) ML. 35 | in. son a the 
most unusual blends. A warm medley or rose, 
rich orange, crimson and buff. Large flowers are 
airily waved and lets ele substance and 
a rugged plant . 
MAY DAY. [Hall, 1939) Kee Reiners a iat 
color, with an overlay of copper. Large flower, 
with pointed standards. Very tall stems, well 
branched, make it a colorful garden subject. 
This is a parent of many of Mr. Hall's newest 
sensational blends. HM A.I.S., 1939 . 
MELANIE. (Hill, 1941) This splendid new “light sink 
comes to us as the finest introduction of H. M. 
Hill. Color is orchid-pink, close to true pink, and 
there are as many as five open flowers at once 
on the 40-inch stems. HM A.I.S., 1941 ...... 
MELDORIC. 50 in. Early. Honorable mention 
American Iris Society. A blue-black of colossal 
size, perfect form and heavy substance ...... 
MELITZA. (Nesmith, 1940) Pale ivory-flesh, par- 
ticularly effective in dull weather. Much of the 
unusual color effect of this Iris is derived from 
the fiery tangerine-orange beard. No Iris that 
we have every grown has increased so rapidly 
and it is at its best on a two-year clump. Height 
36 to 40 inches. 16. HM A.I.S., 1940; AM, 1942. 
MESTOR. Rich deep purple intermediate variety. . 
MEXICO. (Kleinsorge 1945) S. buff-gold. F. a vel- 
vety brown-red blended with, and bordered 
Golden-buff. Large flowers, 38 in. Late 
MICHELANGELO. (Weed 1936) Tall dove arey 
with brown veining at the haft. 40 in. ..... 
MIDWEST GEM. (H. Sass 1937) Beautiful MEA 
peachy-apricot flushed pink. Large ruffled flow- 
ers that everyone goes back to see, over and 
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MIDGARD. 36 in. Popular pink and yellow blend. . 
MILDRED PRESBY. 36 in. A striking bi-color, hav- 
ing creamy-white standards and deep pansy- 
violet falls. It is not new but is a very pretty Iris. 
MINNIE COLQUITT. (H. Sass 1942) Plicata. Very 
large, slightly ruffled, clean white flowers beau- 
tifully stitched with a sharply contrasting reddish 
wine-purple. A coe wre Noige and well branched. 
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MINISTRE FERNAND DAVID. 36 in. 
dahlia-carmine. Prize winner 
MING YELLOW. (Glutzbeck 1938) A grand, large 
flowered medium-yellow self with smooth color- 
ing, clean halft and a bright yellow beard. 38 in. 
MISS CALIFORNIA. (Salb. 1936) Our visitors call 
it That lovely orchid-pink"'. A vigorous grower, 
it opens its big flowers on stalks that are oP 
4° fis dal mae 2 as ts ake 
MISSOURI. (Grinter 1933) T The famous ii, deep 
blue with the flaring falls and enamel-like finish. 
Dykes Medal for 1936. 36 in. 
MODISTE. (Hall, 1938) Pale mauve, on the pinkish 
side of lavender. A huge flower with broad 
hatts, full rounded shape and ideal growing 
habits. Fine branching and spacing. 36 to 40 
inches in height. Beard is lemon on white ground. 
Lovely planted with the pale yellows ........ 
MODOC. 36 in. Early. A very handsome deep 
velvety black-purple, almost black in effect, 
with a richness irougnou that reminds one of 
the finest cut velvet . ne 
MOHRSON. (White, 1935). Deep violet-colored 
seedling of Wm. Mohr, with darker veins and 
rich bronzy gold beard. A spectacular flower, 
one of the very oes with ruffled and crinkled 
blossoms ose ae 
MOON MAGIC. 40 in. Early feet 7 A fine soft 
yellow, of perfect form, ~with ae falls six 
inches across ...... 
MOONLIT SEA. (J. Sass ey A most unusual 
flower. The white ground color is so heavily cov- 
ered and striated with indigo-blue that little 
white is indicated, while an empire- “yellow hatt 
adds to the confusion. The garden effect is dark 
blue and yellow. Good all-round plant. 35 in. .. 
MORNING SPLENDOUR. 36 in. Fragrant. Satis- 
factory garden Iris. The very large flowers are 
of a rich dark reddish tone, perfectly formed, of 
heavy substance, eorenee ragtees: hast and 
free flowering . 
MOROCCO ROSE. (Loomis 1937) Very close to 
true pink. Its larger flower and better color set 
a new standard in its color class. Much used in 
breeding for Sea Shell te te Good grower. 36 
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