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LADY BOSCAWEN (Graves 1946) M. Frilled and ruffled, 
this very pure white seems to be even more lovely than the 
previous whites from Dr. Graves. A very large clear white 
self with broad fluted standards and extremely flaring falls 
delightfully ruffled. The substance is strong and firm and 
the flowers are well spaced on tall graceful stalks. An iris 
that always impresses one with its purity of color and 
beauty of form. H.C., A.I.S. 1943, H.M., A.1.S. 1946. A. M., 
A.I1.S. 1948. 42 in. $6.50 
LADY LOUISE (Graves 1947) M. L. Distinctive in both color 
and pattern, the large, broad ruffled standards of Colonial 
buff (Ridgway) are roundly domed and firmly held by the 
very strong midrib. The falls are iridescent white with a 
clear fluted border of Colonial buff, widening each side of the 
orange beard, and blending in to the slightly deeper buff of 
the styles. The fascinating buds are an added attraction with 
their olive yellow coloring contrasting strongly with the Lime 
ereen midrib, and showing plainly the ruffling of the flowers 
even in the folded buds. Firm substanced flowers, well spaced 
on four way branching sturdy stalks. H.M., A.I.S. 1947. 
44 in. $10.00 
LADY MOHR (Salbach 1944) E. M. A distinctive iris that 
has charm and grace to a marked degree. It is entirely 
different in color from any iris with oncocyclus blood. The 
flowers are large and of rounded form with standards of 
oyster shell white, cupped and firmly held. The falls are 
chartreuse yellow with a lovely large red-violet blotch 
which radiates out into the fall and adds to the beauty of 
the flower. Good branching and firm substance. H. M., A. 
I. S.1944. A. M., A.I.S. 1947. 40 in. $2.50—3 for $6.00 
LAKE BREEZE (Fay 1945) M. Large ruffled light blue with 
just a suspicion of pink on the center of the standards and 
falls. A descendant of Gloriole it has the same glistening 
finish, good substance and branching. H.C., A.I.S. 1944. 
H. M., A. I. S. 1945. 37 in. $3.00 
LAKE GEORGE (K. Smith 1945) M. L. A self of blue 
violet (Ridgway) shading darker at the hafts. The standards 
are roundly domed. The falls are very flaring with no 
color other than blue showing on the hafts. The garden effect 
is a smoothly finished blue with trim flaring form. H.C., 
NTS) 1044 SH VinsAc ras 945 e3Sain. $3.50 
LAKE SHANNON (De Forest 1945) M. Clear medium blue 
with broad petaled flowers and superbly branched stalk that 
allows three flowers to be open at one time without any 
crowding. H. M., A. I.S. 1946. 36 in. $4.00 
LELA DIXON (G. Douglas 1949) E. We need blue plicatas 
that have a clear color pattern, good branching, and sturdy 
stalks that will not blow down at the slightest provocation, 
and this iris meets these requirements. A seedling of Blue 
Shimmer, it has lost the flexible stalk, but kept the color. 
In fact, the blue is more clear, and the white more pure. The 
well shaped flowers are of rather rounded form and have 
smooth firm texture. The stalks have excellent branching. It 
is hardy and a good grower. It blooms about the same time 
as Dutch Boy, thus adding another to this class of early tall 
bearded iris. 36 in. $12.00 
LIGHTS ON (Lapham 1946) M. Mr. Lapham has produced 
many fine red iris, but this one is considered the best of his 
that has been introduced. The clean cut flowers are of uni- 
form color with no veining to detract from the smooth 
finish. Medium in height, but very pure red in color. H.M., 
A.I.8. 1946. 33 in. $6.00 
LORD DONGAN (K. Smith 1940) M. Stunning creation 
with broad standards of Chinese violet and wide rounded 
falls of velvety Corinthian purple with no haft venations. 
The thick pale yellow beard lights up the center of the flow- 
er HM AST, pL oA0e mans $1.00 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner 1942) M.L. A rich blue bicolor with 
the same general color pattern as Amigo, but with larger 
flowers and much taller stalks. A popular iris, H.M., A.1.S. 
1945. 38 in. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
LOUISE BLAKE (K. Smith 1943) M. A delightful iris with 
chicory blue standards and velvety falls of deep violet 
bordered by a rim of pale blue. The sharp contrast between 
standards and falls is most effective. H.C., A.I.S. 1942. 
H. M., A.I.S, 1944. A.M., A.I.S. 1947. 30 in. 
$2.50—3 for $6.00 
LOVE AFFAIR (Mitchell 1946) M. A rose pink plicata 
with standards flushed and stippled with rose on a white 
background. The falls are broadly edged with the rosy color. 
34 in. $1.50 
LYNN LANGFORD (D. Hall 1946) M. The color of this iris 
is most distinctive with its orchid pink tones, enlivened by 
the golden throat and beard. The flower is large, of good 
form, and the color, is most pleasing. A lovely iris of charm 
and refinement. Heavy substanced flowers. H.C., ass 
1945. H.M., A.1.S. 1946. 36 in. $5.00 
MAJENICA (P. Cook 1941) M. Lovely pinkish blend 
with a flush of salmon throughout. The standards and falls 
are wide petaled with strong firm substance. The color is 
bright and clear. H.M., A.1.S. 1948. 36 in. beats 
MANDALAY (D. Hall 1948) M. Deep pink blend thar 
has received much favorable comment. It is a self ina new 
and attractive color. The smooth finish and wealth of bloom 
eke this most effective in the garden. H. M., A. I. S. Line 
34 in. -00 
MARIPOSA MIA (Mitchell 1946) M. A ruffled white of 
plicata parentage. Tall, well branched, vigorous growth. 
40 in. $2.00 
MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. The Ox-blood red flowers 
(Maerz and Paul) are very large and have great depth of 
color, yet there is a brilliance about them that is seldom 
found in a red iris. The closely domed standards are firmly 
held by the heavy Green gold midrib. The falls are wide, 
velvety, flaring, and finished with a ruffled marginal edging 
of Rosy red that is exactly the same shade as the standards. 
Heavy substanced flowers. H.C., A.1I.S. 1946. H.M., A. eS: 
1947. 40 in. $6.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. A blended variegata with 
gold standards lightly flushed with red. The falls are rich 
Chianti ruby with a narrow border of gold. Excellent form 
and good branching, H.C., A.I.S. 1941. H.M., A. I. S. 1942. 
A. My, A.J. 8.1945. -3'7 im: $2.00 
MASKED BALL (Buss 1949) M. A most unusual and attrac- 
tive plicata that has received high praise in the midwest. At 
a distance it gives the impression of a reverse amoena. The 
closely domed standards are heavily flushed and veined with 
deep rich purple while the semi-flaring falls of pure white 
are bordered with the same purple as the standards. Good 
substanced flowers, strong well branched stalks. 32 in. $17.50 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M. A most im- 
pressive iris of rich glowing mulberry color. The flowers 
have a wonderful finish and the branching is exceptionally 
good. H.M., A.I. 8, 1944. A.M., A.I.S. 1946. 38 in. $2.50 
MEDITERRANEE (Wareham 1940) M. Large flowers of 
light French blue of rounded flaring form and very firm sub- 
stance. 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. 45 in. $ .60 
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. H.M., A.I.S. 1940. 
A.M., A.I.S. 1942. 40 in. $ .75—3 for $1.75 
