14 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
MEDITERRANEE (Wareham 1940) M. Lovely in color as 
the sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea in the morn- 
ing sunlight, this light French blue self stands out in the 
garden. The large firm flowers of rounded flaring form 
have e smoothly finished surface, and are well poised on 
amply branched stalks. R. 88 1941. 40 in. $1.00 
MELANIE (Hillson 1941) M. A tall orchid pink with 
greater depth of color than most in this class. The 
large flowers have good substance. The stalks are well 
branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per. R, 88 1943. 45 in. $ .75 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. The standards are delicate 
ivory, domed and firm. The falls have the same coloring 
with a slightly deeper flush around the beard. The beard 
is intense pinkish tangerine, so vivid that the whole flower 
seems infused with this brilliant color. The flowers are nicely 
placed on well branched stalks. H. M., A. Te Se 94 0S Ace Ms 
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A. I. S. 1942. Per. R. 88 1941. 40 in. $ .75 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) L. A blended bicolor of brilliant 
coloring. The golden buff standards are closely domed. The 
falls are glowing red brown with a heavy plush-like finish. 
The flower is large, the stalk strong and sturdy. a VieweAn 
I. §. 1944. Per. R. 87 1946. 36 in. $2.00 
MIMOSA GOLD (Douglas 1947) M. L. Anyone that has 
seen mimosa or acacia in full bloom can visualize the bright 
sparkling effect of this brilliant yellow in the garden. The 
flowers are clean cut and smoothly finished, with firm 
domed standards of Pinard yellow (Ridgway). and flaring 
falls of the same color with a bright gold overlay at the 
ruffled edges. Bright orange beard. This iris sets a standard 
for late blooming yellows, not only for its firmly textured 
flowers, but for the spacing of the five way branching stalks 
with the lower ones being re-branched, 38 in. $11.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) M. Very gay and 
spectacular is this brilliant plicata. Both standards and 
falls are white bordered by wine purple. The flowers are 
large and firm, the stalk is widely branched. Plant near 
cream or white iris for best effect. H. M., A. I. S. 1943. 
A. M., A. I. S. 1945. Per. R. 88 1944. 40 in. $3.00 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L. A subdued but warm rose 
blend with a slight undercast of golden copper in the center 
of the flower. A profuse bloomer of rapid increase and has 
proven to be a valuable parent. It is a late flowering variety 
with the widest and most sturdy branching that I have seen. 
Tall, vigorous and hardy, H. C., A. I. S. 1948. let, Whe UNG JE IS 
1945. R. 89 1946. 40 in. $2.50 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M. A most unusual blend of wine, 
Fuchsia red, and blue intermingled with brownish tones, giv- 
ing a bright iridescent effect that is very fascinating. The 
standards are a blending of Fuchsia red and China rose 
(Maerz and Paul) with a greenish midrib holding them 
firmly closed. The flaring falls are a deeper shade of Fuch- 
sia and China rose, broad and full at the hafts, with a blue 
blaze at the base of the orange beard, and a ribbon ruffle 
of brown edging the falls. Full flowers of very firm texture, 
well placed on four way branching stalks. H. C., A. : 
1945. H. M., A. 1. S. 1947. 36 in. $8.00 
MIRABELLE (Whiting 1941) M. A luscious pink and apri- 
cot blend. The flowers are large with a glistening texture. 
The stalks are tall with good branching. H. M., A. I. S. 
1941. R. 86 1943. 38 in. $3.50 
MIRROR LAKE (Muhlestein 1947) M. A light blue of large 
size and ruffled flaring form. The well substanced flowers 
give a very blue effect in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. 
42 in. $6.00 
MISSION MADONNA (Essig 1946) E. M. Lighter in color 
than Golden Madonna this soft creamy white has large flowers 
of heavy substance and rounded form. Both the standards and 
falls have fascinating picoted edges that give an entirely 
different and charming effect from any other creamy white. 
The ground color is white with a flush of creamy yellow on 
the haft coming down to the tip of the full yellow beard. 
H. G., A. TI. S. 1945. R. 88 1946. 40 in. $5.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 19438) M. One of the 
finest two toned yellows. Of the same coloring as Elsa 
Sass, with larger flowers and more flaring form. Beauti- 
fully ruffled flowers. Good branching. H. M., A. Tee Seal94e: 
A. M., A. I. S. 1945. Per. R. 89 1944. 36 in. $2.00 
MOONTIDE (McKee 1946) M. A large well rounded flower 
of rich cadmium yellow that is entirely different from his 
Francelia both in color and form. The standards are broad 
and roundly domed, the wide flaring falls are thick textured 
and decidedly velvety in finish. Beard orange. The mellow- 
ness of color in the firm substanced flowers makes it a 
high ranking favorite in the garden. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1946, R. 90 1946. 40 in. $7.50 
MOUNT BLANC (Grant 1946) M. L. Pure white blooms with 
very flaring form and the heavy substance of a magnolia 
blossom. Even in the crowded field of white iris this stands 
out on account of its exceptionally fine form, smooth strong 
texture and wide low branching. Large full-bodied flowers 
slightly ruffled at the edges and with no haft markings. 
Vigorous growth and strong sturdy stalks. 39 in. $6.50 
MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. There are many white 
iris, but this cool thick textured iris ranks with the best. 
The flowers are exceptionally well balanced with closed 
cupped standards, and a distinct silver edging. The broad 
falls are semi-flaring with no markings around the pale 
lemon yellow beard. The heavy substance in the flowers 
withstands wind and hot sun. A lovely iris with a delicious 
flagrance. H. C., A. I. S. 1944. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. Per. R. 
88 1946. 42 in. $6.00 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947) E. M. An early flower- 
ing variety coming from Amigo and Wabash with blooms 
slightly larger than those of Wabash, and with better 
branching. When the flower first opens the standards have 
a touch of blue, quickly changing to pure white. The falls 
are rich without margining or veining and the chestnut 
flush at the haft adds to the color contrast. 38 in. $3.50 
MT. VERNON (Washington 1941) M. Clear white self 
of fine form. The standards are broad and highly domed. 
The falls are smoothly finished with no marking at the throat. 
Sturdy stalks and good branching. 36 in, $1.50 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M. A large flower 
of attractive color, and quite different from other irises in 
commerce. It stands out in the garden on account of the 
novel color and strong well branched stalks. The color effect 
is bright rose purple. H. M., A. I. S. 1948. A. IMeaeAGe en: 
1944, Per. R. 88 1943. 40 in. $1.25 
NANCY HARDISON (G. Douglas 1945) M. L. So many pinks 
have an orchid tone but this iris is definitely a peach pink 
with the softest blending of pale yellow concentrating in 
the beard and heart of the flower. The standards are arched 
and ruffled. The flaring falls are broad at the hafts. The 
flowers have firm substance, flowers evenly spaced on four 
branching stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 19438. 36 in. $5.00 
NED LEFEVRE (Lapham 1942) M. Glowing rose blend 
with yellow underlay that gives the flowers a coppery rose 
effect. The blooms are of good substance. The stalks are 
tall and sturdy, Per. R. 86 1945. 38 in. By ors 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) M. This iris is well named for 
it is just as pure in color as newly fallen snow. The flowers 
are large and ruffled, with no venations. Just the full bright 
yellow beard that emphasizes the purity of the bloom. Tall. 
well branched stalks. H. C., A. I. S. 1945. H. M., A. I. S. 
1946. A. M., A. I. S. 1948. R. 90 1946. 40 in. $10.00 
NIGHTFALL (D. Hall 1942) M. Deeply colored and very 
handsome bicolor. The falls are velvety pansy purple. The 
standards ere lighter, thus making a color contrast. Excel- 
lent substance and branching. H. C., A. I. S. 1941. H. M., 
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