MANYUSYA (J. Sass 1944) M. 33”. 
A derivative of Noweta and an exquisite orchid-pink. A pure 
colored, ruffled flower, charming and gay. 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
MARINE WAVE (Schreiner 1941) VE. 26”. 
Very early blooming medium deep blue of a solid, uniform 
color. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MAROON DAMASK (Kleinsorge 1942) L. 38” 
Handsome is this rich, broad, dark maroon self. Like a piece 
of gorgeous rich brocade. One of the last to bloom and fra- 
grant; an Iris you would be pleased to have. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MARQUITA (Cayeux 1931) ML. 34”. 
An amoena type with luminous cream standards, “silken, 
hushed and chaste”, the last word in serene exquisiteness. 
The watermelon rose falls are veined candy striped rather 
than solidly colored. AM’36. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MARY ELLEN (McKee 1947) L. 38”. 
A rich red bicolor, the falls are bright ox-blood-red with more 
rose cast standards. In some ways it recalls the brilliancy of 
Mary Vernon done in redder tones. HM’47. 
$2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M. 36”. 
Blended variegata of golden bronze flushed standards and 
widely flaring falls of bright ruby-red with neat old gold 
margins. HM’42. AM’45. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
MASKED BALL (Buss 1949) E. 38”. 
The unexpected—the only Iris we list whose standards are 
deeper colored than the falls. In effect suggests a reverse of 
Wabash, the heavily patterned standards a deep blue purple, 
the falls practically white with a small border of the coloring 
of the standards. A real novelty. $7.50 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M. 38”. * 
A smooth and refined glowing mulberry jaalet A mellow 
note of brown blending near the heart of the flower accen- 
tuated by the bluish undercast makes it one of the most bril- 
liant and distinctive Iris. HM’44. AM’46. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938) EM. 38”. 
Sparkling pure white. Of beautifully rounded form, generous 
size without a trace of foreign color. The haft is utterly 
devoid of markings producing a chaste immaculate serenity 
such as is reserved only for true self colors. HM’38. AM’40. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
MATTIE GATES (Sass 1946) ML. 36”. * 
For beauty and symmetry of color this Iris can scarcely be 
excelled. So celestial it could go in a bridal bouquet. A lim- 
pid cool yellow with bright gold on the crisp white heart of 
the falls. The flowers seem wax-like with a pronounced sheen 
and finish. HM’46. AM’50. $7.50 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950) ML. 40”. * 
We think so highly of this near amoena that we could not 
resist picturing it, page 34. The amoena class being the most 
difficult of all color classes to improve, Maytime represents a 
real breeding triumph. Its two-tone lilac-pink has a warmth 
and freshness—a limpid etherealness—that are most inspiring. 
An Iris to remember to add to your collection. $20.00 
MELANIE (Hill 1941) M. 40”. 
Melanie is a lovely, stately, shimmering light orchid-pink 
close to true pink, with tall stems ideally branched, good 
form, fine size and wonderful substance. A most commend- 
able Iris. HM’41. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940) M. 38”. 
Soft ivory flesh, the falls are slightly deeper. Bright tangerine 
beard. More effective in part shade where the delicate colors 
are enhanced. Inclined to tenderness in severe climates. 
HM’40. AM’42. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MELODIST (DeForest 1946) M. 36”. 
One of the finer blends. A blend of burnished henna-golden 
apricot the entire flower glows, tone on tone, in a gamut of 
glorious hues. The combination of salmon and gold-brown 
is done well. HM’47. $2.50 
MELODY LACE (Muhlestein 1946) EM. 34”. 
Cream ground plicata edged with lavender-pink markings. 
Slightly ruffled, demure and pretty. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MELODY LANE (Hall 1949) E. 36”. * 
A surprising result from flamingo pink crossing is this bright, 
glistening golden apricot—a color both attractive and new. 
A new shade has been added to the Iris Rainbow. HM’50. 
$7.50 
MEXIA (Whiting 1947) EM. 34”. 
A brilliant, boldly blended copper-rose. A sister of Tea Rose 
and Three Oaks, though less tall, its colors are probably 
deeper and more dramatically combined. 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) M. 36”. 
Like a sun ripened peach this luminous peach-buff and 
mother of pearl flushed pink attracts attention. Heavily sub- 
stanced. HM’37. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) ML. 36”. 
Ming Yellow is one of the largest, well substanced yellows. 
Branched blooms are carried with an easy grace. Large, clear, 
rich, smooth yellow evenly toned, thick substanced. HM’38. 
AM’41. 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) EM. 35”. 
A striking, massive plicata entirely different from other 
plicatas. The heart of each petal is pure white with the broad 
stitching of wine-purple on the border repeated in both the 
standards and falls. A handsome flower, lightly ruffled, thor- 
oughly fine in every way. Pictured page 25. HM’43. AM’45. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L. 38”. 
The extremely well branched stalks of this Iris represent a 
new achievement in the goal to produce more flowers per 
stem. In color the flower is a lustrous rose self. HM’45. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M. 36”. 
A most unusual blend of wine, fuchsia red and blue inter- 
mingled with brownish tones giving an iridescent effect that 
is quite fascinating. The subtle interplay of colors is most 
pleasing. HM’47. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937) M. 40”. 
Enormous amaranth-pink, a pleasing tone with yellow beard. 
A prolific growing variety and a most satisfactory garden 
subject. Strong foliage, tall, branched stems. HM’38. 
50c; 3 for $1.25 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) ML. 37”. 
One of the classics of Irisdom. Blooms of faultless form and 
heavy enameled texture are a clear rich shade of medium 
blue. AM’35. DM’37. 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner 1943) ML. 33”. 
Some Iris are loud and brilliant in the garden. Others are 
entrancing with their delicacy and winsomeness. Such an 
Iris is Misty Gold. A lilting, crinkled petaled lemon toned 
Iris with a gold braiding along the perimeter of the petals 
giving a most effective foil to the cool, soft lemon-cream shad- 
ings in the center of the flower. Broad petaled, fluted and 
revolute, it will delight the stylist with its sculptured-like 
blooms of cool yellow and white. Pictured on page 27. HM’45. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (J. Sass 1943) M. 36”. 
Clear lemon ice color; an improved Elsa Sass. A clear lemon- 
yellow with a hint of green, ruffled, delicately lovely yet the 
nicely rounded flowers are of firm substance. Combines lovely 
color with crisp texture. HM’43. AM’45. 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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