MISS CALIFORNIA 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 $3.00 
MAYTIME (Whiting 1950): M.L. 40 in. A handsomely formed 
full flower of bright orchid-pink. It is a near amonea as there 
is a definite contrast in the color of the standards and the falls. 
Beyond a doubt it is one of the best introductions of Mrs. 
Whiting’s. H.M., 1950; A.M., 1953. Each $9.00 
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 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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; 
A.M. in 1942. Illustrated page 28. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
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 $4.00 
MELODY LANE (Hall 1949) : E. 36 in. A most attractive and new 
glistening golden apricot as a result of crossing two flamingo- 
pinks. It is slightiy ruffled with very large flowers set off by a 
heavy brilliant tangerine beard. It blooms early and will be ad- 
mired in your garden. H.M., 1950; A.M., 1952. Each $3.50 
MEXICO (Kleinsorge 1943) : V.L. 38 in. A blended bicolor of buff- 
golden standards and broad plush-like 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. 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 28. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MISTY GOLD 
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