
MAY DAY (D. Hall 1939) M. 38”. 
A luscious apricot-orange with an overlay of copper. 
Nice orange beard. Tall, branched stems, fair sub- 
stance, a distinctive color. The parent of many of 
Mr. Hall’s newest sensational blends. 
40c; 3 for $1.00 
MELANIE (Hill 1941) M. 40”. 
Many of the newer pinks are blended. Not so Melanie. 
It is a lovely, stately, shimmering light orchid-pink, 
close to true pink, with tall stems ideally branched, 
good form, fine size and wonderful substance. A most 
commendable Iris. Fine on the show bench or as a 
garden clump. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. 38”. 
Soft ivory flesh; the falls are slightly deeper. Bright 
tangerine beard. More effective in part shade where 
the delicate colors are enhanced. Inclined to tenderness 
in severe climates. 75c 
MELODIST (DeForest 1946) M. 36”. 
In our opinion this is one of the finer blends. A blend 
of burnished henna-golden apricot the entire flower 
glows, tone on tone, in a gamut of glorious hues. The 
combination of salmon and gold brown is done well 
in this bright colored blend, our choice over many of 
similar coloring. $7.50 
MELODY LACE (Muhlestein 1946) EM. 34”. 
Cream ground plicata edged with lavender pink mark- 
ings. Slightly ruffled, demure and pretty. Certainly 
a fine addition to the clear colored plicata class. 
$4.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) M. 36”. 
Like a sun-ripened peach this luminous peach-buff and 
mother of pearl flushed pink attracts attention. In addi- 
tion its heavy substanced petals are ruffled and 
crimped. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) ML. 36”. 
One of the largest, stateliest yellows, Ming Yellow is 
well substanced and branched and blooms are carried 
with an easy grace. Large, clear, rich, smooth yellow 
evenly toned, thick substanced. Fine plant habits. An 
extraordinary yellow. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) EM. 35”. 
A striking, massive wine-purple bordered plicata, en- 
tirely different from all the others. The heart of each 
petal is pure white with the broad stitching repeated 
in both the standards and falls. A handsome flower, 
lightly ruffled, thoroughly fine in every way. See it 
illustrated on page 29. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L. 38”. 
The extremely well branched stalks of this Iris repre- 
sent a new achievement in the goal to produce more 
flowers per stem. In color the flower is a lustrous rose 
self deeper in color and more evenly blended than 
Aubanel. $2.50 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937) M. 40”. 
Enormous amaranth-pink, a pleasing tone with a 
lemon-yellow beard. A prolific growing variety and a 
most satisfactory garden subject. Strong foliage, tall, 
branched stems, blooms over a long period. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) ML. 37”. 
We have always regarded this variety as one of the 
classics of Irisdom. ‘The giant blooms of faultless form 
and heavy enameled texture are a clear rich shade of 
medium blue. In every way a splendid Iris. 50c 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner 1943) ML. 33”. 
Some Iris are loud and brilliant in the garden. Others 
are entrancing with their delicacy and winsomeness. 
Such an Iris is Misty Gold. A lilting, crinkle-petaled, 
lemon-toned Iris with a gold braiding along the perim- 
eter of the petals, giving a most effective foil to the 
cool soft lemon-cream shadings in the center of the 
flower. Broad-petaled, fluted and revolute, it will de- 
light the stylist with its sculptured-like blooms of cool 
yellow and white. See accurate picture of this on page 
15. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MME. LOUIS AUREAU (Cayeux 1934) E. 29”” 
Deepest colored rosy heliotrope delicately dotted and 
plicated on a silvery white background. Striking for 
its overall network and sanding of color. Large, early 
and free blooming. AOc; 3 for $1.00 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943) M. 36”. 
Clear lemon-ice color; an improved Elsa Sass. A clear 
lemon-yellow with a hint of green; ruffled, delicately 
lovely yet the nicely rounded flowers are of firm sub- 
stance. An exquisite Iris, combines lovely color with 
crisp texture. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MORNING MELODY (Becherer 1948) M. 38”. 
An alluring soft orchid-lavender of grace, purity and 
refinement. The blossom is elegantly styled with an 
accompanying white beard which is just right for the 
lovely harmony of the flower. Most Iris of this color 
are either several shades deeper or they have consider- 
able yellow in their composition. Good sized flowers, 
well branched stalks. $10.00 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) ML. 36”. 
A delectable large rose-pink. Its warm coloring gives 
a soft yellow glow at the heart; a harmonizing, pleasing 
yellow beard. Popular, in heavy demand. Takes two 
years to become established. Color plate, page 13. 
60c; 3 for $1.50 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930) M. 35”. 
Rich, velvety, thick substanced flower of regal form and 
excellent carriage. An inky blue-purple, nearly a self. 
Lustrous silky standards, glossy rich, velvety falls of 
fine breadth. Unquestionably one of the finer Ivis. 
A0c; 3 for $1.00 
MT. McKINLEY (Schreiner 1947) EM. 38”. 
An early blooming, tall derivative of Amigo and 
Wabash. The flowers are slightly larger than Wabash, 
and the stems are as tall, but the branching on Mt. 
McKinley is better, lower and a bit longer. The color- 
ing is most pleasant, standards are soft and clear, open- 
ing with a hint of blue that quickly pales to cool white. 
The falls are rich, smooth and glossy without margin- 
ing or veining at the haft. The tailored finish and lack 
of venation are due no doubt to its Amigo heritage. 
The haft has a warm chestnut-like flush (not veins) that 
brings to mind the unusual color combinations of 
Sir Michael. Fertile pollen and a good seed setter. Illus- 
trated on page 9. $3.50; 3 for $8.25 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M. 40”. 
An imposing Iris that is really different. A self of 
radiant, lovely mulberry-rose—an unusual shade in the 
deep pink class. Its intrinsic value is its novel color 
that stands out from afar in the garden. Large sized 
blooms, self colored, tall-stemmed and well branched, 
displaying the beauty of the flower to fine advantage. 
Considered by authorities as one of the most unusual 
new colors developed in Iris. Illustrated on pages 2 
and 36. $1.25; 3 for $3.00 
NANCY HARDISON (Douglas 1945) ML. 36”. 
Peach pink with an exquisite accompaniment of soft 
cream. A pleasant blending giving a nice garden 
effect. $5.00 
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