MELITZA 
LOS ANGELES (Mohr-Mitchell 1927) : M. 38 in. An older but very 
beautiful white and blue plicata that is almost white, the blue 
stitching appears near the haft. This Iris has won A.M. and 
is now in the Hall of Fame. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner 1942): M.L. 38 in. An Iris of great beauty, 
having light lavender-blue standards and rich velvety purple 
falls. The standards and falls are without veins or marks. The 
beard is orange and the flower is lightly frilled. The large flow- 
ers are of the type of Amigo and Louise Blake but much taller. 
H.M. in 1945. Illustrated on page 20. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
LOUISE BLAKE (Smith 1943): M. 30 in. Similar to Amigo but 
slightly smaller. The standards are pale sky-blue with the falls 
being a velvety blue-purple edged in sky-blue. This is an excel- 
lent Iris and is especially fine for foreground planting as it is 
lively in color and well branched. H.M., 1944; A.M., 1947. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
LOUVOIS (Cayeux 1936): M. 34 in. A very rich velvety brown 
Iris with standards of light chocolate and falls rich red-maroon 
edged like the standards. This French creation has large flowers, 
is of medium height and a very fine Iris. Illustrated on page 25. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
LUCERNE (Salbach 1940): M. 36 in. We believe that this is one 
of the finest and bluest in our collection. Large blooms of clear 
deep blue, almost a self, with standards slightly lighter in color 
than the flaring falls. The flowers are beautifully poised on 
strong stems. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
LULLABY (Hall 1943): M. 36 in. A handsome rich orchid-pink. 
The standards and falls are of the same color and the flowers 
are large, rounded, and have no haft markings. The branching is 
very good. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
LYNN LANGFORD (Hall 1946): M. 36 in. A deep toned orchid- 
pink flower with a yellow center and no veining. It has fine 
form and substance, and is a free bloomer. The beard is golden 
yellow and the large flowers are very flaring in form. H.M., 
1946; A.M. in 1950. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.75 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner 1942): M.L. 33 in. An outstanding 
plicata in shades of rose on cream. Standards are creamy amber 
flushed rose. Falls cream with heavy overlay and sanding of rose, 
especially in the outer edges. This is one of the largest of all 
the highly colored plicatas and has fine proportions. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MAGNIFICA (Vilm. 1929) : E. 36 in. One of the best of the crim- 
son toned bicolors in the moderate priced field. This very fra- 
grant Iris has broad petals and flaring falls that are sure to at- 
tract your eye. It grows to a good height and is a pretty Iris. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MAJENICA (Cook 1941): M. 36 in. A very lovely pink and sal- 
mon blend with wide petaled flowers. It is very clear and bright 
and pleasing in every way. This free flowering variety has long 
lasting qualities and very heavy substance. H.M. in 1943. IlIlus- 
trated on page 25. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MARCO POLO (Schreiner 1936): E. 37 in. A large clear toned 
bicolor with lustrous rose standards and brilliant, velvety crimson 
falls. The color is solid without detracting venation. A fine orange 
beard contributes a sprightly touch of contrast. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MARY CLOTHILDE (Kimish 1944): M. 40 in. A new large light 
powder-blue of pleasing semi-flaring form with a cool beard of 
white tipped with blue. This beautiful Iris has been outstanding 
in our gardens and is greatly admired by everyone that sees it. It 
is quite fragrant, perfectly shaped and an easy grower. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MARY E. NICHOLLS (Nicholls 1934): M.L. 34 in. Warm, creamy 
white flowers of smooth satin texture and heavy substance. 
There is a green-gold overlay at the haft. The form is good, it 
blooms freely and increases rapidly. One of the most popular in 
its class. A.M. in 1943. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
MARY SENNI (Millet 1930): M. 42 in. Very fragrant huge flow- 
ers with standards of soft lilac flushed with soft reddish brown. 
The falls are deep violet with marginal tips; the same color as 
the standards. The blossoms are well spaced on the stems and 
the growing habits are excellent. Each 65c; 3 for $1.50 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942): M. 37 in. A blended variegata 
with gold standards slightly flushed with red. The falls are rich 
Chianti-red with a narrow border of gold. Winner of H.C. in 
1941; H.M., 1942; A.M. in 1945. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943): M. 38 in. A rich glowing 
mulberry Iris with a definite charm and flare to the form. The 
standards are true purple with an overlaying black sheen blend- 
ing to madder-brown at the base. The falls are rich purple over- 
laid velvety black blending to madder-brown at the haft. The 
beard is mulberry-purple tipped brown. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MING YELLOW 
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