Louise Blake (Smith 1943) Pale sky-blue standards and velvety blue falls, edged 
sky blue. Amigo type, but lighter in color. $1.00 
Lynn Langford (D. Hall 1946) A deep toned, orchid-pink with a golden yellow 
center which is smoothly blended into the orchid pink without veining. The 
flower is large, of good form, heavy substance and is carried on a strong 
36”’ stem. A very free bloomer. $1.50 
Marquita (Cayeux 1931) An amoena type in cream and watermelon rose. Its lumi- 
nous cream standards are the last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The 
watermelon-rose falls are veined rather than solidly colored. A lovely iris. 60c 
Mary Vernon (McKee 1942) A fine full-petaled variegata blend. Standards antique 
gold, falls blended ruby red and gold. Very showy in the garden. Mid-season. 37”. 
75¢ 
Masked Ball (Suss 1949) The standards of this iris are deeper in color than the falls. 
The standards are deep blue-purple and the falls are practically white with a 
border of the coloring of the standards. 38’. $1.75 
Master Charles (Williamson 1943) A rich, glowing mulberry iris, with a definite 
charm and flare to the form. The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it a 
glowing, rich effect. Color is excellent and it does not fade. Vigorous, free 
flowering and excellently branched. 38”. 15¢ 
Mattie Gates (Sass Brothers 1946) Standards of cool canary yellow and white falls 
with edgings of yellow. A very distinctive iris. Mid-season. 36’. Received Hon- 
orable Mention, American Iris Society, in 1946. $3.00 
Melody Lane (D. Hall 1949) Here is very attractive new color in iris that should 
prove popular. A commercial artist described it as a bright glistening apricot. 
Flowers very large, good form and some ruffling with a large, brilliant tangerine 
beard. Early bloomer. 36”. $3.50 
Mexico (Kleinsorge 1943) A blended bi-color of gay and brilliant coloring. The 
golden buff standards are closely domed, the falls flaring and slightly ruffled, are 
glowing red-brown, with a heavy plush-like finish. Flowers are extremely large 
and sturdy. Late mid-season bloomer. 40”. $1.00 
Mimosa Gold (Douglas 1947) A fine brilliant yellow. Flowers clean cut and smoothly 
finished with firm standards of Pinard yellow (Ridgeway) and flaring falls of 
the same color with a bright gold overlay at ruffled edges. Bright orange beard. 
Late mid-season bloomer. Splendidly branched. Free bloomer. 38”. $1.50 
Minnie Colquitt (H. Sass 1942) A plicata that is different and has met with favorable 
acclaim. The ground color is pure white with a massive, wide, heavy stitching 
of wine purple around both the standards and the falls, which are slightly ruf- 
fled, giving the effect of a purple band around the edges. 40”. $1.00 
Moonlight Madonna (J. Sass 1943) This iris can be visualized as a greatly improved 
Elsa Sass, possessing the same fresh coloring with the added beauty of full 
rounded form, heavy substance and excellent branching habit. The flowers are 
ruffled and the crisp texture adds greatly to their beauty. 75¢ 
Morning Melody (Becherer 1948) An alluring, soft orchid lavender of. grace, purity 
and refinement. The blossom is elegantly styled with an accompanying white 
beard which blends in with the harmony of the flower. Good sized flowers, well- 
branched stalks. 38”. Mid-season. $2.00 
Mt. McKinley (Schreiner 1947) Color is most pleasing, standards soft and clear, 
opening with a hint of blue that quickly pales to cool white. The falls are rich, 
smooth and glossy without margining or veining at the haft. The haft has a 
warm, chestnut-like flush. Good branching. Early. 38”. $1.00 
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