Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarecoxie. Mo. 
Inis 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell) Each 40c 
46 inches. Early. Gigantic white flowers with the standards 
faintly edged blue and with blue styles, adding a clear note 
of blue to the center. 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner, 1942) Each $1.50 
M. L. A very handsome iris that has the same general color pat- 
tern as Amigo, but with larger flowers and much taller stalks. 
The light lavender blue standards and rich velvet purple falls 
are not in quite as sharp contrast, but its beauty is outstanding. 
H. M., A. I. S., 1945. Per R. 87 1946. 38 inches. 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux, 1936) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
Brown, deep, rich and velvety, like the lustrous fur of an ani- 
mal. Done in two shades of chocolate. Big flowers, medium 
height. H. M., A. I. S., 1939. 
LULLABY (D. Hall, 1943) Each $1.00 
Termed by some an apple blossom pink. It is a luscious color 
and a remarkable rampant flower and free bloomer. The flow- 
ers are large with standards and falls the same color, showing 
no haft markings. Both substance and form are good and the 
38-inch stems do not require staking. 
LYNN LANGFORD (Hall, 1946) Each $3.50 
M. 386 inches. A very smooth colored orchid from the lavender 
side enlivened by an attractive golden center and haft. The 
colors are smoothly blended without veins. It is an attractive 
flower, pleasing bright and large. Very sturdy stems. 
MAID OF ASTOLAT (Sass) Each 40c 
EH. 45 inches. Plicata. Closed standards of white, lightly edged 
with blue veining; down-falling falls of white with much violet 
veining at haft but none at edges. Slightly fragrant, large flow- 
ers on extra good stalks. 
MAJENICA (P. Cook, 1941) Each 60c 
M. An exciting salmon tinted pink blend, wide petaled flowers. 
A clear, bright, smoothly colored self with very stiff, lasting 
substance. A refreshing color, bringing the salmon tones into a 
larger, broader petaled flower of substance. 36 inches. 
MAJESTIC GOLD (Heller, 1948) Each $2.00 
Smooth large deep gold with beard of same color. The stand- 
ards are Slightly lighter than the falls. 42 inches. 
MAIDEN BLUSH (Hall, 1943) Each 75c 
When asked to describe the color of this iris most people say 
apricot. The color is rich and pleasing. It is a self with no 
haft markings, has domed standards and semi-flaring falls and 
the substance is very heavy. The flowers are large and are car- 
ried on a well-branched 36-inch stem. 
MANDALAY (Hall, 1943) (H. M., 1943) Each 50c 
A smooth reddish rose self, a new and very attractive color 
that has been much admired. The standards are domed and 
the falls flaring. 
MANYUSYA (Sass-Hill, 1944) Each $1.00 
A lovely daughter of the famous Noweta in orchid pink tones. 
One of the fine new pinks that is vigorous and hardy. 
MARATHON (Whiting, 1948) Each $4.00 
M. 38 in. A blend of entirely new coloring. Tawny orange, 
apricot and buff pink. The flowers of broad and full form are 
heavily substanced and smoothly finished. A must. 
MARCO POLO (Schreiner, 1936) Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
E. M. 387 in. Lustrous rose standards. Brilliant velvety crimson 
falls. Orange beard. 
MARIPOSA MIA (Mitchell, 1946) Each $1.00 
M. A ruffled white of plicata parentage. Tall, well branched, 
vigorous growth. 40 in. 
MARISHA (Sass-Whiting, 1939) Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
V. L. 38 inches. Tops in the pink and yellow blends. The -flow- 
ers are frilly, haft of gold. One of the last to bloom. 
MAROQUITA (Cayeux, 1931) Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
A well named iris in brilliant ivory yellow with ochraceous 
maroon veinings op the falls. Standards are ivory, deepening 
to sulphur at the base. Falls are the same color, but are en- 
tirely lined maroon. Always a sell out. 
MARY CLOTILDE (Kinish, 1944) Each $1.00 
M. 40 in. A new powder blue beauty with perfectly shaped 
blooms, borne on tall well branched stalks. The beard is white 
tipped with blue. Fragrant. 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson, 1943) Each $1.50 
M. 38 inches. A smooth and refined glowing mulberry purple. 
A charming feature is the flare of the flowers which, with its 
pronounced sheen, gives life to the garden. 
MATTERHORN (Sass) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
M. 38 inches. Pure white. Closed standards; rounded down- 
falling falls with no veining visible; inconspicuous light yellow 
beard. Slightly fragrant, gigantic flowers on good stalks. 
MATULA (H. Sass, 1939) Each 40c, 3 for 75c 
A beautiful blend of brilliant rose, rich orange, crimson and 
buff. The flower is very large with long falls that are waved 
and crimped. H. M., A. I. S., 1939. 
MELANIE (Hill, 1941) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
H. M., A. I. S., 1941. A lovely light pink of large size. The tall 
stems are ideally branched, carrying several blooms open at the 
same time. A really fine orchid pink, close to true pink. Mid- 
season. 40 inches. 
MELITZA (Nesmith, 1940) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
A salmony flesh self with pinkish tangerine beard. Award 
of Merit. 
MELLOWGLOW (Whiting, 1942) Each $2.50 
A deep peach and apricot blend that is one of the finest things 
offered in late years. 
MELODY LACE (Muhlestein, 1946) Each $1.00 
M. 34 in. Cream ground plicata, edged lavender pink. 
MELODY LANE (Hall, 1949) Each $10.00 
Here is a very attracttive new color in iris. A bright glistening 
golden apricot. The flowers are very large, of good form with 
some ruffling and with a large brilliant deep tangerine beard. 
e Sturdy 36-inch stems. An early bloomer. 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge, 1943) Each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
A blended bicolor of buff golden standards and broad plush-like 
falls of glowing red-brown. Gigantic flower, well placed, strong 
stalks. 
MING YELLOW (Gutzbeck, 1938) Each 50c 
M. L. 36 inches. One of the largest yellows, yet a stately flow- 
er. Ming yellow is well substanced and branched and blooms 
are carried with an easy grace. Large, smooth yellow, evenly 
toned. Thick substance. 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. P. Sass, 1942) Each $1.50 
A massive white plicata, slightly ruffled, with combed stand- 
ards and broad flaring falls. The petals have a wide edging of 
purple. Stems 36 inches with wide branching. 
MIOGEM (McKee, 1947) Each $3.00 
A brilliant blend of Fuchsia red, wine and blue with brown un- 
dertones, creating an exciting effect. Midseason. 36 in. H. M., 
Ate lee Selo aie 
MIRROR LAKE (Muhl., 1947) Each $2.00 
M. 38 in. A large and heavily ruffled flaring blue iris of lovely 
form and as blue in coloring as any iris on the market. Ex- 
quisitely lovely. 
MISSOURI (Grinter, 1933) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
40 inches. One of the “must haves” in any garden. Strong, me- 
dium blue in tone, its large, flaring flowers of heavy substance 
stand out in any planting. 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner, 1943) Each $1.00 
M. L. 34 in. A cool, crisp looking iris of bright lemon gold and 
cream white. Lovely form and heavy ruffling. 
MODISTE (Hall, 1938) Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
E. M. Pale mauve, on the pinkish side of lavender, with lemon 
beard on white ground. Large silky flower with broad hafts and 
full rounded form combining beautifully with pale yellow iris. 
34 inches. 
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