MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M Each $1.00 
A blended variegata of golden bronze flushed standards and widely 
flaring falls of bright ruby-red with neat old gold margins. H. M. ’42 
A. M.’45 
MASKED BALL (Buss 1949) E Each $4.50 
An unusual but attractive novelty. One of the few iris whose standards 
are deeper colored than the falls. The standards are a deep blue pur- 
ple, the falls practically white with a narrow border of the color of the 
standards. H. M.’52 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M * Each .75 
A charming, graceful iris of warm and glowing mulberry-purple. The 
falls are gleaming blackish purple blended brown at the haft; stand- 
ards are true purple with brown at the base. The brown tipped mul- 
berry beard completes the harmony of this brilliant and distinctive iris. 
H.M.’44 A.M.’46 
MATTERHORN (J. Sass 1938) EM * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Sparkling pure white self. Large beautiful flowers of rounded form 
without a trace of foreign color. There is no veining at the haft and 
even the beard is white. For purity of color and classic beauty it has 
no peer. Plants, stems and branching excellent. H.M.’38 A. M.’40 
MATTIE GATES (Sass 1946) ML Each $5.00 
A beautiful and symmetrical iris done in cool, soft yellow with a splash 
of bright gold surrounded by white at the center of the wax-like falls. 
Good growing habits. H.M.’46 A. M.’50 
MATULA (H. Sass 1939) M Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
One of the most unusual blends. A warm medley of rose, rich orange 
apricot-red and buff. The large flowers are airily waved and crimped. 
Superb substance. H. M. 39 
MAY DAY (Hall) M Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A fine glowing apricot salmon self. Large flowers of good substance 
on well branched stems. 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950) ML Each $15.00 
A sensational and distinctive new creation. The finest rose-pink amoena 
and a real breeding triumph in a class that has been difficult to im- 
prove. The deep rose falls are broad and round contrasting sharply 
with the rounded and cupped orchid-pink standards. The coloring is 
crisp, fresh and clear. Runner-up for A. I. S. Award of Merit in 1952. 
MELANIE (Hill 1941) M Each .50 
Light orchid-pink, close to true pink. This splendid iris of fine form 
and substance is carried on tall well-branched stems. Tall and stately, 
it shows to good advantage in the garden. H. M. 41 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) M Each .50 
A difficult iris to describe. The large ruffled blooms are a blend of 
luminous peach, buff and mother of pearl flushed pink. The heavily 
substanced flowers are bright and attractive. H. M.’37 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) M * Each .75 
An exceptionally fine large yellow. The color is clear, rich and smooth 
without venation. The wide petaled, heavy substanced flowers with 
bright yellow beard are near perfect. H.M.’38 A.M.’41 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) EM * Each $1.00 
A lightly ruffled, handsome and massive plicata, distinctive and differ- 
ent from others in this class. Both standards and falls are clear white 
with a broad stitched border of wine purple. A strong growing husky 
iris and thoroughly fine in every way. H. M.’43 A. M.’45 
MINUET (Kleinsorge 1949) M Each $3.50 
A charming blend of lavender blue and old gold. The ruffled and 
fluted flowers are predominantly old gold in color with falls of deli- 
cate lavender-blue bordered with old gold. The netted soft brown 
haft and rich orange beard add a touch of sprightly individuality. 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L Each .75 
A lustrous rose self that produces many handsome flowers on each ex- 
tremely well branched stalk. H. M. 45 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M Each $1.50 
Fuschia-red, wine and blue intermingled with brownish tones to give 
an iridescent effect that is charming and fascinating. An unusual 
blend with a deft interplay of colors. H. M.’47 
MISS CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1937) M * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Tall rampant growing amaranth-pink enriched by a yellow beard. One 
of the most satisfactory varieties wherever grown. It produces great 
fans of purple tinted foliage and a wealth of tall strong stalks carrying 
many large pink-toned blooms that last over a long period of time. 
H. M. ’38 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933) ML * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
The giant blooms of heavy enameled texture are a clear rich shade of 
medium blue. A splendid iris in every way and one of the classics of 
irisdom. Dykes Medal winner in 1938. 
MME. LOUISE AUREAU (Cayeaux 1934) E * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Deepest colored rose heliotrope delicately dotted and plicated on a 
silvery white background. Striking over all network and sanding of 
color. Large, early and free blooming. A. M.’39 
MORNING BLUE (Jory 1948) M ; Each $4.00 
Large, imposing clear lavender-blue self with beautiful domed flowers 
that mark it as a descendant of the famous Wm. Mohr strain. 
MORNING MELODY (Becherer 1948) M Each $3.50 
A soft orchid-lavender of grace, purity and refinement. A white beard 
completes the harmony of the elegantly styled flower. If you like the 
soft tones be sure to include this one. The pleasantly fragrant blooms 
are crisp and clear-colored. 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937) ML Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A large rose-pink iris with a yellow glow in the center, pleasantly 
harmonizing yellow beard. Ranks among the best pinks and is always 
popular. 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
This marvelous iris adds a new color to the iris spectrum. A self of 
radiant mulberry-rose; an unusual shade in the deep pink class. The 
color is enhanced by the brown hafts and heavy bronze beard. 
NARANJA (Mitchell 1935) M Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
A richly colored flower of orange-yellow. Large and heavily sub- 
stanced with a pronounced orange tone. The tall stalks with their 
many bright flowers make an attractive garden picture. H. M. '36 
AS Me Sin 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) ML * Each $2.50 
As the name implies a beautiful, pure white without venation or haft 
marking. The full bright yellow beard adds life to the entire flower. 
The stalks are sturdy and well branched and the large flowers ruffled 
and flaring. H.M.’46 A.M. ’48, runner-up Dykes Medal ’52 
NIGHTFALL (Hal! 1942) M Each .50 
Rich, velvety pansy-purple with practically no veining. The standards 
are blue-purple and the falls pansy-purple. The substance is heavy and 
plush-like with a glistening sheen. Very floriferous and a fine grower. 
H.M.’43 A. M.’45 
NIGHTINGALE (Hall 1942) M Each .75 
Gleaming golden russet with a copper tan shading. Standards, falls 
and beard are all the same pleasantly harmonious color. The large full 
flowers glisten like the heart of a golden sunset. H. M. 44 
OLA KALA (J. Sass 1943) M * Each $1.00 
One of the best deep yellow iris. Rich and brilliant in color it is so 
intensely yellow that in certain light it seems almost orange. The flar- 
ing lightly ruffled flowers are borne on tall nicely branched stalks. It 
must be good indeed to remain so near the top of the annual iris sym- 
posium. Heads the popularity list again in 1952. H. M.’43 A. M. 
"45 Dykes Medal 1948 
ORANGE FLAME (Salbach 1940) ML Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Similar to Radiant but of greater height, brighter color and more of 
an orange tone. The large flowers have golden bronze standards and 
glowing copper-red falls. 
ORANGE GLOW (Cassebeer 1943) M Each .50 
Briliant copper tinted gold standards and burnished copper falls. A 
bi-color with a bright terra-cotta overlay. The entire flower glows 
with a velvety sheen. H. M. 44 
ORLOFF (H. Sass 1937) Each .50 
Creamy-yellow plicata dotted and stitched with cinnamon brown. The 
medium sized flowers have good form and substance; a reliable and 
prolific bloomer. 
ORMOHR (Kleinsorge 1940) ML * Each .50; 3 for $1.25 
Pale lilac in color with a silvery cast, veined violet. One of the largest 
iris in existence. This spectacular giant is a Wm. Mohr seedling and 
has the outstanding form and substance of this breeding line. Vigorous 
in growth and a garden favorite. H.M.’39 A.M.’40 
PACEMAKER (Lapham 1950) EM Each $7.50 
A smooth and velvety new red self. The nicely formed flowers are 
very uniform in color, with no haft venation and the silky finish gives 
a glowing sheen. A warm red tone with an orange rather than purple 
influence. Rich bronzy gold beard, one of the best reds. H. M. 50 
PATRICE (Deforest 1945) M Each $1.00 
A stately white plicata of beautiful form. The light cream standards 
are flushed pale rosy lavender, the gleaming white falls are brushed 
pale gold at the haft and trimmed with rosy brown. Tall and large, 
the clean brilliant flowers are excellent in all respects. H. M. 46 
PEACHBLOW ([H. Sass 1943) M Each .75 
A warm pinkish plicata generously suffused with a peaches and cream 
coloring throughout the entire flower. The color has good eye-appeal 
and carries very well. 
