MATTERHORN (Sass 1938) : E.M. 38 in. Pure white with no other 
markings, well rounded flowers with sparkling sheen and firm 
substance together with broad flaring falls and excellent branch- 
ing makes this variety one of the finest whites. White beard. 
H.M. in 1938, A.M. in 1940. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MATTIE GATES (Sass 1946) : M.L. 38 in. Standards are of bright, 
cool yellow, lemon tinted, with falls bright gold banded on the 
crisp white heart of the falls. The flowers seem wax-like with 
a prominent sheen and finish. For beauty and symmetry of color 
this Iris can scarcely be excelled. H.M., 1946. Each $5.00 
MATULA (Sass 1939): L. 38 in. A blend of brilliant rose, rich 
orange, crimson and buff. The large flowers are of excellent 
substance, slightly waved and crimped. H.M., 1939. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950): M. 36 in. A pink toned amoena, 
clean and fresh in coloring. The standards are clear orchid-pink, 
wide and firmly held; the broad falls of deep rose-pink. The 
light yellow beard and faint markings at the haft do not detract 
from the smooth even coloring in this flower. Each $15.00 
MELANIE (Hill 1941): M. 44 in. A splendid light new orchid- 
pink, is very close to a true pink, has nicely ruffled flowers and 
fine tall stalks with good branching. This is a fine Iris to plant 
in clumps as it has excellent garden value. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MELITZA (Nesmith 1940): M. 38 in. The color is a salmon- 
flesh-pink with ivory-pink standards that are domed. The falls 
have a deep flush around the pinkish tangerine beard. This 
Iris is one of the fastest increasers that we have in our gardens. 
The flowers are bright and the stalks are strong. H.M. in 1940; 
and A.M. in 1942. Il!ustrated on page 21. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MELLOWGLOW (Whiting 1942) : E.M. 38 in. A. mellow, glowing 
blend of peach and apricot with a flush of pink. The blooms are 
large and nicely ruffled, of heavy substance and glistening tex- 
ture. The strong stalks are not widely branched, but hold 7 to 9 
buds without crowding. The beard is extra heavy and extends 
far down the falls. H.M., 1942. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) : V.L. 38 in. A blended bicolor of buff- 
golden standards and broad plushlike falls of glowing red-brown, 
bordered ana blended golden buff. Falls sightly crinkled and 
waved at the edges. This is a very gay and colorful Iris and will 
give life to your garden. H.M., 1944. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
MICHAEL (Norton 1946): M. 36 in. A very lovely Iris of bridal 
rose-pink with gold reticulations, canary colored beard, and 
crinkled edges on both standards and falls. This Iris has a 
great deal of garden value as it blends with other flowers and 
makes a complete bouquet. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MICHELANGELO (Weed 1936): M. 40 in. Standards are a uni- 
form dove-grey and the falls are slightly darker, set off by in- 
tricate brown veining. It is unusual in coloring but a good addi- 
tion to your garden. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MIDWEST GEM (Sass 1937): M. 38 in. Large, luminous apricot- 
yellow, slightly flushed pink. Both standards and falls are slight- 
ly crinkled at the edges. It is immense in size and the blooms 
are well spaced on the strong stalks. H. M., 1937. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
MING YELLOW (Glutz 1938) : M.L. 36 in. One of our largest and 
stateliest yellows. The color is clear and smooth and without 
veining. The petals are large and broad and the beard yellow. 
The edges of the standards and falls slightly waved. H.M., 1938. 
Illustrated on page 21. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MINNIE COLQUITT (Sass 1942): M. 40 in. A great white pli- 
cata with a broad border of white-purple stitching on the stand- 
ards and falls. The entire flower is slightly ruffled and a thor- 
oughly fine Iris in every way. It is very gay and colorful and we 
are happy to recommend it. H.M., 1943; A.M., 1945. Iliustrat- 
ed. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MIRABELLE (Whiting 1941): M. 38 in. An alluring cream-apri- 
cot and pink with a lovely touch of pink on the falls. The color- 
ing is smooth and warm with heavy substance and good growing 
habits. H.M., 1941. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MISS ARAVILLA (Sass 1938): M. 34 in. A variegata blend with 
standards that are deep gold and falls of flaring orange-red. 
We like this Iris in a group or a clump as they have more gar- 
den effect than when planted alone or with other flowers in 
single lots Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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MINNIE COLQUITT 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1936): M.L. 48 in. Exceedingly 
fine large lilac-pink with a lemon-yellow beard. This gigantic 
pink is a@ very strong grower, free bloomer and a remarkable 
Iris in every way. The foliage of this Iris makes an excellent 
background for the flower and it is a ‘’must’’ for every Iris 
garden. Illustrated. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25 
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