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 tht falls. H.M., 1942. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) : V.L. 38 in. A blended bicolor of buff- 
golden standards and broad plushlike falls of glowing red-brown, 
bordered and blended golden buff. Falls slightly crinkled and 
waved at the edges. This is a very gay and colorful Iris and will 
give life to your garden. H.M. in 1944. Illustrated on page 16. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MIMOSA GOLD (Douglas 1947): M.L. 38 in. A sparkling bril- 
liant Pinard-yellow with flaring falls and a beautiful orange 
beard. The standards are erect and domed. When seen in the 
sun it appears to be bright gold. Each $3.00 
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 31. 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. Illustrat- 
ed. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MINNIE 
COLQUITT 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 on page 31. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MISSOURI (Grinter 1933): M. 36 in. A very famous clear medi- 
um blue with flowers that are broad and flaring. It has a texture 
of fine enamel. A splendid Iris in every way. A.M., 1935; D.M., 
1937. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MISTY GOLD (Schreiner 1943); M.L. 33 in. An enchanting and 
delicate Iris, lemon toned with a gold braiding along the per- 
imeter of the petals giving the entire flower a soft lemon colored 
effect. The petals are ruffled, fluted, lacy and brilliant. H.M., 
1945. Illustrated on page 31. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MISTY ROSE (Mitchell 1934): M. 46 in. The standards are 
pearly pink, falls deeper, suffused brownish rose below the 
beard. The large flower grows to great height and we feel that 
it is well named. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MME. LOUIS AUREAU (Cayeux 1934): M. 34 in. A French im- 
portation that is both unique and beautiful. Standards are 
silvery white, heavily overlaid with a rose-heliotrope; falls are 
slightly deeper and heavily sanded and stitched with deeper 
heliotrope. A.M. in 1939. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MOHRSON (White 1935): M.L. 34 in. This seedling of Wm. 
Mohr is deep violet with darker veins and a rich bronzy gold 
beard, very ruffled and crinkled and spectacular in every way. 
H.M. in 1935. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MOONLIGHT MADONNA (Sass 1934): M. 36 in. These ex- 
quisite large rounded flowers are clear lemon-yellow with a hint 
of green. They are ruffled, delicate and of very fine texture. 
Visitors to our garden always admire this Iris and many think 
it by far the best of its class. H.M., 1943 and A.M., 1945. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MOONLIT SEA (Sass 1943) : M.L. 36 in. This Iris is a real novelty. 
It is a rich indigo-blue with a solid golden heart. The falls are 
actually white, but are overlaid deep blue towards the center. 
The haft, however, is solid yellow, as is the beard. H.M., 1943. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MOROCCO ROSE (Loomis 1937): M.L. 36 in. A warm, soft rose- 
pink, with a soft yellow glow at the center and a pleasing yellow 
beard. It is truly a large flower and very much in demand. It is 
still a top seller in its color class. Illustrated on page 24. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MOUNTAIN SNOW (Kellogg 1937): E. 36 in. A cool white, as 
the name implies, with a very faint suggestion of blue shadow 
on the falls. This giant white was introduced in New England, 
is very hardy, perfect form with broad falls and heavy substance. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MRS. J. L. GIBSON (Gibson 1930): M. 35 in. A very rich inky 
blue-purple with lustrous silky standards on velvety falls. The 
falls are wide and the blooms are large and well spaced. This 
Iris has stood the test of time and is one of the better varieties. 
Each 60¢; 3 for $1.50 
MT. HERMON (Lowry 1945): M. 42 in. One of the very best of 
the whites, this cool, thick textured flower has ruffled closed 
cupped standards that are edged with silver. The falls are semi- 
flaring with no visible markings around the pale lemon-yellow 
beard. This fragrant Iris withstands wind and rain. H.C. in 
1944, H.M. in 1945, Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941): M. 40 in. An Iris so well 
named it hardly needs to be described. Flowers of deep pinkish 
mulberry, strongly shaded to brown growing on tall well 
branched stems that are a joy to behold. A bronze beard: sets 
this jewel off and in the garden it is outstanding..H.M., 1943; 
A.M. in 1944, Illustrated on page 32 and back cover. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
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