Mandalay (D. Hall 1943) A smooth reddish rose self, a new and very attractive 
color that has been much admired. The standards are domed and the falls flar- 
ing. The flowers are carried on a well branched 32” strong stem. Free 
bloomer and very hardy. $1.00 
Marquita (Cayeux 1931) An amoena type in cream and watermelon rose. Its lumi- 
nous cream standards are the last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The 
watermelon-rose falls are veined rather than solidly colored. <A lovely iris. 40c 
Mary Vernon (McKee 1942) A fine full-petaled variegata blend. Standards antique 
gold, falls blended ruby red and gold. Very showy in the garden, Midseason. 37”. 
$2.00 
Master Charles (Williamson 1943) A rich, glowing mulberry iris, with a definite 
charm and flare to the form. The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it a 
glowing, rich effect. Color is excellent and it does not fade. Standards are a 
true purple, with overlaying black sheen blending to madder brown at base. 
Falls a rich purple, overlaid velvety black, blending to madder brown at haft. 
Beard a mulberry purple, tipped brown. Vigorous, free flowering and excel- 
lently branched. 38”, $2.50 
Matterhorn (J. Sass 1938) Here is a pure white iris that is a dandy. Even the beard 
is white. A delicate iris despite the fact that it is large in size and has rather 
slender stems, well branched. 36” or better in height. 50¢ 
Mattie Gates (Sass Brothers 1946) Standards of cool canary yellow and white falls 
with edgings of yellow. A very distinctive iris. Midseason. 36’. Received Hon- 
orable Mention, American Iris Society, in 1946. $15.00 
Melody Lane (D. Hall 1949) Here is very attractive new color in iris that should 
prove popular. A commercial artist described it as a bright glistening apricot. 
Flowers very large, good form and some ruffling with a large, brilliant tangerine 
beard. Early bloomer. 36”. $2.00 
Mexico (Kleinsorge 1943) A blended bi-color of gay and brilliant coloring. The 
golden buff standards are closely domed. the falls flaring and slightly ruffled, are 
glowing red-brown, with a heavy plush-like finish. Flowers are extremely large 
and sturdy. H.M., A.I.S. 1944. Late midseason bloomer. 40”. $2.00 
Midwest Gem (H. P. Sass 1937) A large, pale apricot yellow lightly flushed with 
pink. The delicate coloring combined with the heavy texture sparkling with 
gold makes this iris appealing to the eye and most desirable. Both standards 
and falls are serrated and crinkled. 40”. 75¢c 
Mimosa Gold (Douglas 1947) A fine brilliant yellow. Flowers clean cut and smoothly 
finished with firm standards of Pinard yellow (Ridgeway) and flaring falls of 
the same color with a bright gold overlay at ruffled edges. Bright orange beard. 
Late midseason bloomer. Splendidly branched. Free bloomer. 38”. $7.50 
Ming Yellow (Glutzbeck 1938) Here is a yellow without a fault. One of the largest 
and the blooms are carried with an easy grace on well branched stems. A very 
even tone of yellow that is most appealing. Proved the most popular in our 
garden last season among the yellows. 36”. 75¢ 
Minnie Colquitt (H. Sass 1942) A plicata that is different and has met with favorable 
acclaim. The ground color is pure white with a massive, wide, heavy stitching 
of wine purple around both the standards and the falls, which are slightly ruf- 
fled, giving the effect of a purple band around the edges. 40”. $2.00 
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