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KEZAR LAKE (Knowlton 1951) M. A clear medium blue 
that: was named for the beautiful Maine lake where for many 
years the Knowltons spent their summers. The first time 
{ saw this iris I was impressed by the blueness of its color. 
A self with large flowers that is more blue and without the 
self veining that is found in Great Lakes, one of its parents. 
The wide standards are domed and firmly held by the strong 
midrib; the rounded falls are broad and flaring with a slight 
fluting at the edges. The flowers seem to have an almost 
enameled finish and that certain something which makes an 
iris distinctive. Tall with almost perfect branching, this iris 
withstands rain, sun and wind unusually well. Four branches 
and terminal with 8 to 10 buds. H. C., A. I. S. 1948. H. M., 
A. 1.8. 1951. 38 in. $12.50 
KIKI (Graves 1951) M. Among the many fine blue iris cre- 
ated by the late Dr. Graves and Edward Watkins, this clear 
blue was selected by them as having distinctive merit. This 
descendant of the iris, Helen McGregor, is a much deeper blue 
with great clarity of color and over all there is a frosty 
sheen that sparkles and glistens in the sunlight. The flowers 
are medium blue with broad domed standards and beautifully 
formed fiaring falls. A self of deeper tone than Jane Phillips, 
it has the characteristic touch of refinement that Helen Mc- 
Gregor passes on to her progeny. Today there are many blue 
iris, but Kiki represents a distinct step forward in the breed- 
ing of finer blues. A captivating flower of great garden 
value. 8 to 10 heavy substanced flowers on sturdy well 
branched stalks. 39 in. $15.00 
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.LS. 1946. A. M., 
ING th, Ri TIGA 2%) shal, $2.50 
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 
green midrib, and showing plainly the ruffling of the flowers 
even in the folded buds. Firm substanced flowers, four way 
branching stalks. H. M., A. I. 8. 1947. 44 in. $5.50 
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. $2.00 
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. 
The stalks have excellent branching. It is hardy and a good 
grower. 386 in. $5.50 
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., 
AG Se 1 O4G goo In $3.00 
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. H.C., A.I.S. 1945. H.M., A.I.S. 1946. 
A.M., A. I. 8.1950. 36 in. $3.00 
MAGIC SAILS (Nesmith 1951) E. M. Many will remember 
this light flax blue iris (642/3 Wilson Horticultural Chart) 
as it bloomed in 1949 in our garden. A huge rounded flower 
of very pale blue with especially strong firm substance. A 
cross of Helen McGregor and St. Regis, it has inherited many 
fine qualities from both parents, and has been greatly admired 
by many A.I.S. judges. A self with the exception of the 
beard which is very pale yellow heavily tipped with white. 
The whole slightly ruffled flower has a silvery lustre not 
found in many pale blue iris. This seedling was very ac- 
curately described by Mr. Dolman in the Oct. 1949 A.I.S. 
Bulletin and has lived up to the praise given it on page 46. 
The flowering stalk is sturdy with good branching, the foliage 
clean and the growth vigorous. H. M., A. I. S. 1951. eh 
MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. The Ox-blood red flowers 
(Maerz anid Paul) are very large and have great depth of 
-color. The closely domed standards are firmly held. The falls 
are wide, velvety, flaring, and finished with a ruffled marginal 
edging of Rosy red. H. C., A. I. 8. 1946. H. M., A. I. S. 1947. 
40 in. $2.00 
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. 
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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. $7.50 
MATTIE GATES (Sass Bros. 1946) M. L. Similar in color 
pattern to the iris Golden Fleece, but much brighter and deep- 
er in tone. The standards are lemon chrome; the falls have 
a white center broadly bordered with the same clear yellow. 
A delightful iris with firm wax-like substance. H.M., A.IL.S8. 
1946. “Av M., A. I. S. 1950. 38 in: $7.50 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950) M. L. A lilac pink amoena of 
clean fresh coloring. The wide standards are clear orchid 
pink, the broad flaring falls are deeper in tone. A new color 
combination that has won high praise. Good branching and 
growth. H. M., A. I. S. 1950. 36 in. $20.00 
MELODY LANE (D. Hall 1949) E. Soft golden apricot 
flowers of large size and long form. The heavy and brilliant 
tangerine beard is in sharp contrast to the mellow peach tones 
of the bloom. A new color break in the Hall iris. H.M.., 
A. I. 8. 1950. 36 in. $7.50 
MIMOSA GOLD (Douglas 1947) M. L. Anyone that has 
seen mimosa or acacia in ful] bloom can visualize the bright 
sparkling effect of this brilliant yellow. The flowers are clean 
cut and smoothly finished, with firm domed standards and 
flaring falls. 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. $4.0 
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. H. C., 
Amel non 4 opme tice ViegeArely Spl OA euro Gini. $2.00 
MORNING BLUE (Jory 1948) E. Massive blue Onco-hybrid 
that will afford competition for Blue Valley. It is tall and 
well branched carrying the form of Lady Mohr, but larger. 
The color is a clear lavender blue with the typical Onco 
veining in a slightly deeper shade of blue. Good substance, 
sturdy in growth. 40 in. $5.00 
