Bearded Iris (Continued) 
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”. $1.00: 
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. $7.50 
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”. $7.50 
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”. $1.50 
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”. $4.00 
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”. $1.00 
Moonlight Madonna (J. Sass 1943) This iris can be visualized as a greatly improved 
Elsa Sass, possessing the same fresh coloring with the added beauty of full 
rounded form, heavy substance and excellent branching habit. The flowers are 
ruffled and the crisp texture adds greatly to their beauty. $1.00 
Morning Melody (Becherer 1948) An alluring, soft orchid lavender of grace, purity 
and refinement. The blossom is elegantly styled with an accompanying white 
beard which blends in with the harmony of the flower. Good sized flowers, well- 
branched stalks. 38”. Midseason. $5.06 
Mt. McKinley (Schreiner 1947) An early blooming, tall, derivative of Amigo and 
Wabash. Color is most pleasing, standards soft and clear, opening with a hint 
of blue that quickly pales to cool white. The falls are rich, sinooth and glossy 
without margining or veining at the haft. The haft has a warm, chestnut-like 
flush (not veins). Better branching than either parent and slightly larger, 38”. 
$2.00 
Mulberry Rose (Schreiner 1941) A large flower of mulberry rose that blooms in 
midseason. It is quite distinct ‘from other iris in commerce. The novel color 
makes it stand out prominently in a garden planting and makes an imposing 
picture with its well branched stems. The general color effect is bright rose- 
purple. Very hardy and vigorous, 40”. $1.00 
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