MAYTIME (Whiting, ‘50) M.L. 40” 
A two tone lilac-pink of recent introduction 
which is really a beauty. Nearly an Amoena. 
An Iris which will make a fine addition to 
any collection. Much in demand. A.M. 1953. 
$9.00 each 
MELODIST (DeForest, 46) M. 36” 
A beautiful blend of salmon and burnished 
henna-golden apricot. Large and flaring 
flower. H.M. 1947. $1.25 each 
MELODY LANE (Hall, ‘49) E. 36” 
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 parents. An early bloomer. 
A.M. 1952. $3.50 each 
MIDCONTINENT (Whiting, ‘52) 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. H.M.’53. $4.00 each 
*MIDNIGHT BLUE (Schreiner, ‘54) E.M. 34” 
A pert, trimly tailored blue-black flower 
with deep violet overtones. Bred from Black 
Forest and Chivalry and half way between 
in color. Has a silky sheen and highly flori- 
ferous. NET $8.00 each 
MINNIE COLQUIT (H. Sass, ‘42) M. 35” 
A. striking, massive white plicata, quite 
different from others. It has a broad band 
of wine-purple stitching on large white, flar- 
ing falls, same color on standards. Always 
attracts attention. A.M. 1945. 
$1.00 each, 3 for $2.50 
MINUET (Kleinsorge, ’49) M. 40” 
A heavily ruffled blend, predominantly old 
gold in color but with falls of delicate laven- 
der blue bordered with old gold. Orange 
beard, flaring falls. $3.50 each 
MIOGEM (McKee, 47) M. 36” 
An unusual blend of wine, fushia red and 
blue intermingled with brownish tones. Has 
an iridescent effect which is most fascinat- 
ing. H.M. 1947. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50 
MOONLIGHT SONATA (Stevens, ’46) L. 35” 
A new shade of soft, cool yellow which is 
different. The originator describes it as a 
clear lime yellow without any green, even to 
the beard. A late bloomer with great carry- 
ing power. $1.50 each 
MOONTIDE (McKee, ‘46) M. 38” 
A broad-petalled smooth, rich cadmium yel- 
low. Good substance and flaring form. Fra- 
grant. H.C. 1945. $1.50 each 
MOUNT McKINLEY (Schreiner, ’47) 
E.M. 38” 
Quite similar to Wabash, but larger and 
earlier bloomer. Standards are blue-white 
when first opened. $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Ae O’CONNOR (Mikle, ’46) 
A rich, deep yellow self. Excellent substance, 
stands wind, sun and rain well. Good 
bloomer on strong, well branched stalks. 
Most satisfactory and dependable yellow. 
Fragrant. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50 
MYSTIC MELODY (Stevens, ’51) M.L. 39” 
A sister seedling of Summit. Deep butter- 
yellow falls and standards of shimmering 
cream. Very low branching. A very lovely 
and distinct new Iris from Mrs. Stevens of 
New Zealand. Pictured on our cover. 
$5.00 each 
EXTRAVAGANZA 
*NEW HOPE (DeForest, ‘50) E.M. 40” 
A large, tall plicata with white ground color, 
falls and standards heavily bordered violet 
blue. Heavily substanced flowers. H.M. ‘47. 
$3.00 each 
