MALCOMIA-STOCKS -MACLEAYA 
PLEASE NOTE: The symbols used for ordering each kind of seed will make it not 
only easier for you to order, but also more definite as to the exact strain or variety,es- 
pecially in many kinds where the listing is complex; in ordering make our symbois 
very plain, for instance here in Linum, the symbol is LINM and there is also a LINN 
symbol used for Linnaea; it is easy to make the M and N to look alike. ; 
MACHAERANTHERA. Compositae. 
A genus of American daisy-like annuals, biennials and perennials, similiar to hardy 
Asters. Tahoka Daisy is the commonly grown species. 
—tanacetifolia. Blue fis; June-Nov; sow late fall, ey spring; HA................ MACA-1. 20¢ 
MACLEAYA. (mah-KLAY-rah) PLUME POPPY, BOCCONIA. Papaveraceae. 
Perennials used for their bold and attractive habit and appearance. The flowers are 
small and in terminal panicles. 
——COrdala we livsuce ACs SPECIMEN! Plantsse Gu tbseekt een srccentersserte scorivabsatcaserncsteateees MACL-1. 15¢ 
—microcarpa. Differs from M. cordata in flowers; 6 ft; HP... eee eeeeeeeee MACL-3. 20¢ 
MAHONIA. (ma-HOH-ne-ah) Berberidaceae. . 
Perennial evergreen shrubs, similiar to Barberry. The flowers are yellow and in rac- 
emes followed by blue berriees. Some are hardy in the North and should be planted 
in a sheltered place from the wind and hot sun, 
—repens. Low growing; bluish green lvs; hardy in N; 1 ft; HP.............. MAHO-16. 20¢ 
MARYGOLDS. (Tagetes) Compositae. 
For Marigold List see in following Issues, please, or write for old list. 
MALCOMIA. (mal-KOH-me-ah) MALCOME STOCKS. Cruciferae. 
Annuals and perennials from Med. regions, mostly grayish leaves. Plant seeds early 
indoors or direct to garden. In M. maritima sow seeds every 2 weeks for a succession 
bloom. 
—maritima. Va. Stocks. Mixed colors; fine for border; 12”; HA............ MALC-3X. 154 
—— = GLlIOW ICH: Clear. “y ClO Wirircc. strate scene seacnee tee teeeeeaentt teacenatnae ne cates tec sadeeeneace .. MALC-3Y. 15¢ 
——RFose. Deep rose Ccolor:.....:....... . MALC-3Z. 15¢ 
——Crimson Gem. The best red... .. MALC-3C. 154 
=a WRITE PUTO SW TCCs tosccacitancsevncceseuctanecncsnisecncossestsveroterttonca tUnteoertenedstaetssanecvuntoyeeer MALC-3W. 15¢ 
MALVASTRUM. (mal-VAS-trum) FALSE-MALLOW. Malvaceae. 
Mallow-like plants and subshrubs with purple, yellow or red flowers, usually in ter- 
minal spikes, Makes nice plants in the border and sometimes grown in the greenhouse. 
—coccineum. Prairie-M. Brick-red fis, 1” ac; 8 ft; hardy, HP... MALV-3. 20¢ 
MATHIOLA. (mat-THY-oh-lah) STOCKS. Cruciferae. 
Annuals and perennials, some subshrubs native mostly of the Med. regions and com- 
monly known as Stocks. The flowers are in lilac, purple and white in terminal racemes. 
M. bicornis is the Evening Stock or Perfume Plant, very fragrant in the evening but the 
flower is closed during the day. M. incana, the common Stocks or Brampton Stock or 
Gilliflower and a type of this is the Ten-Weeks-Stock, 
=“bicornis. ‘Lilac fs; July-Sept? ‘Sow rearly;) L5v3p TIA i cececscscecstcrsccocrccreaesecavacss MATH-1. 20¢ 
M. INCANA: This biennial or perennial with one annual type , sturdy, erect plants in 
many colors. Stocks are not only grown outdoors but make good greenhouse plants 
and for this purpose the seed should be planted in late autumn or early winter. For 
outdoor planting, seed can be started indoors in February. Seed sown in summer will 
make good house plants for winter. They are usually handled as half hardy subjects 
and in the far North would not winter over. 
—DOUBLE GIANT COLUMN STOCKS: Immense fully double close spaced flowers, one 
2-2 1/2 ft. spike per plant, This is strictly a non-branching strain especially used by 
florists. Those listed are all popular colors and the best yet developed. 
— “Rose -pinkt.) Deep» LOSE-DIN ks UNE SD OS tiv. csecssecs-cerectsissazesacsnsetacssvssscascers MACH-2Z. 35¢ 
Stpatia 16, While Tinproved. Best greenhouse white to date... see MACH-2W. 35¢ 
= Ball’s122, Supremes (Silvery Tose; the Dest (pine vier cccsctectcccssssacntcecccnssensenerse MACH-2S. 35¢ 
—Ball’s 24, Apricot, Long stemmed, deep apricot colov......... .. MACH-2A. 35¢ 
—Illusion. Beautiful scarlet-red; color chart 27 shading tO 24.0.0... ccc MACH-2N. 35¢ 
—Royal Purple. True deep purple, deeper than Ball’s Purple Heart.... MACH-2P. 35¢ 
—Silvery Lilac. Best lavender; GB er eerectnecstecarcernesseesetocsfeskesuaistrseadasecsrencnsetes: MACH-2L. 35¢ 
.. MACH-2H. 35¢ 
. MACH-2Y, 35¢ 
.. MACH-2X. 30¢ 
—White Pillar. New white for outdoor growing............. Speeches 
Yellow Wonder. Best deep creamy yellow, yellow singles, 
—Giant Column Blend. A hand made blend of colors............. 5 
Above kinds, per Oz. $8.00; per 1/4 lb. $20.00. 
IANT IMPERIAL: Of branching habit, the large flowers and long stems of 
LS prceehie cree it especially seeree for cutting. Very early blooming and produces a 
i ercentage of doubles; 26 inches. 
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—Chamois. Ivory, color 606/3 tinged old rose 3/ af Lapel eet = 
—-Golden Rose, Light golden rose, 630 and 630/2..... - rei ry 
—Lavender. Silvery lilac; 634/2........ce susbsesenstecsstccerseree ec a a6 
—Rose. Deep rose-pink, 630 and 630/1 white centers... ft apne oie 
—Santa Maria. Giant Pure WHitC.. cesses a Mint as: aa 
—Shasta. Glistening white, tall, robust............ ; oat RCS ae 
—Giant Imperial Blend. A carefully hand made blend of colors................ : 
All Giant Imperial varieties: Oz, $2.50; 1/4 lb. $7.75. 
= - : Dwarf, compact, branching and fine for bedding; sweet scent- 
Pte cncree Pec grown as an annual and very popular for outdoors on ee 
count of its earliness. Listed as Dresden Stocks and Cut-andCome-Again. Start seeds 
early in the spring, either indoors or outside where they are to grow. 
—Brilliant Rose, A carmine-pink, soft POSE=PINlcaesee covstselsctscketctestsrereecsvenveess6 MACH-4Z. a3¢ 
—Crimson. Color 27 Shading tO 24... ccs A TCH AG: oe 
—Light Blue. An azure-blue, 32/1... nS pet ar) as 
—Purple. A dark blue, 132/2.....00000 Sper eee abe 
—White. The best white variety... : - ib he Ass 
—Finest Mixed. All colors and shades in beSt DIN... cesses MACH-4X, 15¢ 
best blend.... 
ALL TEN-WEEK-STOCKS: Ounce, $1.75; 1/4 lb. $15.00. 
DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY 
47 
IRIS GREAT LAKES 
By Walter Welch, Indiana. 
Now that Great Lakes has been installed in 
the Hall of Fame with the proper ceremonies 
what blue variety have we to take its piace? 
The answer is none! 
The leading contenders for its position are 
Blue Rhythm, Helen McGregor, Chivalry 
and Blue Valley. Following closely behind 
these are Azure Skies, Distance, Bandmaster, 
Sylvia Murray and Cahokia. There is no 
scarcity of good blues, in fact, this color 
classification represents about the finest ex- 
amples in all Iris. 
Great Lakes Irreplacable 
One has only to look at the record of 
Great Lakes to realize that it is irreplacable. 
Each of the above varieties possibly have 
some particular characteristic that compares 
favorably or perhaps superior, but the en- 
semble of qualities makes Great Lakes the 
champion blue of all time. It has received 
every possible award and honor eligible to 
Iris, including the Dykes Medal Award; it 
has ranked first in the A. I. S. Symposium 
for several years; it stands number one in the 
Record of Performance of all varieties; and 
it has been the greatest parent for blues in 
Iris history, and still is. Among its famous 
children are such varieties as Bandmaster, 
Blue Valley, Chivalry, Distance, Lake Shan- 
non, Sylvia Murray and Blue Blazes; not to 
mention other fine varieties in which the fact- 
ors from Great Lakes contributed. 
The one most frequent criticism of Great 
Lakes is that it has some lines on its falls. 
Whether this criticism is justified is quest- 
ionable. Blue Valley, which is undoubtly 
our “bluest” Iris has these same lines, as 
does Lake Shannon. 
True blue in Tall Bearded Iris 
There is no true blue color in Tall Beard- 
ed Iris, we get an approximate blue by dil- 
uting purple with white. The presence of 
some yellow pigment in the coloring matter 
tends to give an apparent purple effect. 
White also dilutes this yellow, showing an 
appearance of a closer approach to true 
blue. Whether it will be possible to entirely 
eliminate the red and yellow, leaving pure 
blue color is a matter of contention. 
If we concede that the ultimate in blue col- 
or has been achieved, there are still other 
contributing factors for improving the ap- 
parent blue color. Texture, substance, op- 
aquenness and distribution of color affect 
the quality of the color greatly. A hard heavy 
texture will appear more blue than a velvety 
soft finish. The juxtaposition of alternate 
white and purple lines, allowing the eye to 
blend them, appears more blue than a smooth 
all over and even distributation of color. 
Blue is one of our most difficult colors ta 
appraise properly. Moisture and temperat- 
ure affect it greatly; sunshine and shadow 
give entirely different impressions. In early 
morn and in the evening it will appear much 
more blue than at noon, though color photo- 
graphy of blue should be made at high noon. 
PLATYCODON. 
I have a few plants of each of the white, 
pink, blue, side by side, along with my lav- 
ender colored Chinese Bellflower (Platycod- 
on). Balloon Flower shows a distinctly dif- 
ferent color than the blue. 
I have enclosed some seeds of the Pilosum 
Poppy for your trial beds. 
Andrew Duchay, Chicago, IIl. 
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