MELODY LANE (Hall, 1949) E. 36” 
A new Iris and a new color which will be very popular. It is 
a bright glistening golden apricot. The flowers are very large, 
of good form with some ruffling and with a large brilliant deep 
tangerine beard—the latter comes from its flamingo pink par- 
ents. An early bloomer. A.M. 1952. $5.00 each 
“MELLOWGLOW (Whiting, 1942) M. 38” 
A mellow, glowing blend of peach and apricot with a flush of 
pink. Blooms are large and nicely ruffled, of heavy substance 
and glistening texture. On six Best 100 Lists in past ten years. 
$1.50 each 
“MEXIA (Whiting, 1947) E.M. 34” 
Brilliant copper-rose blend. Plenty of eye appeal. Hardy. 
50¢ each 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge, 1943) L. 36” 
A blended bi-color of gay and brilliant coloring. Buff golden 
standards with velvety, red-brown falls, having a plush like 
finish. Large flowers with flaring falls on strong stalks. 
Flowers late. H.M. 1944. $1.50 each 
“MIDCONTINENT (Whiting, 1952) M.L. 40” 
A rich, golden brown, of warm and glowing color. Flowers are 
large, widely rounded and well placed on tall, strong stems. 
This Iris has a very long blooming season, even up to four 
weeks in all kinds of weather. Plants are vigorous and hardy. 
$10.00 each 
MINNIE COLQUIT (H. Sass, 1942) E.M. 35” 
A striking, massive white plicata, quite different from others. 
It has a broad band of wine-purple stitching on large white, 
flaring falls, same color on standards. An extra fine plicata 
which is bound to please. Always attracts attention. A.M. 1945. 
$1.00 each, 3 for $2.50 
MINUET (Kleinsorge, 1949) M. 40” 
A heavily ruffied blend, predominantly old gold in color but with 
falls of delicate lavender biue bordered with old gold. Orange 
beard, flaring falls. $3.50 each 
“MIOGEM (McKee, 1947) M. 36” 
An unusua! blend of wine, fushia red and blue intermingled 
with brownish tones. Has an iridescent effect which is most 
fascinating. H.M. 1947. $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach, 1937) M. 42” 
Enormous lilac-pink with lemon yellow beard. A free bloomer 
on strong tall stalks which last over a long period. Fragrant. 
50¢, 3 for $1.25 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner, 1943) M.L. 33” 
A delicate and appealing lemon toned Iris with gold braiding 
on its broad, crinkled petals. $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
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