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LORI MAY (DeFores? 1941) ML Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A harmonious daphne-pink shaded rose. Close to true pink. The 
handsome flaring flowers have excellent substance. 
LOTHARIO (Schreiner 1942) ML * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
One of the richest velvety dark blue bi-colors of great size. Light blue 
standards and rich plush like blue-purple falls. The color pattern of 
the lightly frilled, fragrant flowers is similar to Amigo but Lothario is 
about twice as large and carried on tall well-branched stalks. H. M.’45 
LYNN LANGFORD (Hall 1946) M * 
Attractive, lustrous lavender-pink self suffused golden yellow in the 
center. The large flaring flowers have excellent texture and substance 
and are carried on strong 3 foot stalks. H.M.’46 A. M.’50 
MAGIC CARPET (Schreiner 1942) ML Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A bright and pleasing rose and white plicata with the rose dotting and 
lining confined mostly to the margin of the ruffled falls. The arched 
rosy standards are attractively waved. 
MARQUITA (Cayeaux 1931) ML Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
This crisp, fresh amoena type iris is well named. The large standards 
are pure ivory-yellow, the falls the same color but veined or candy 
striped deep rose red. The general effect is an exquisitely alluring 
ivory-yellow and rose. One of the most popular and attractive iris in 
our garden. A. M. 36 
MARY RANDALL (Fay 1951) M * Each $15.00 
Outstanding new rose pink or (Bengal rose) iris that won the Dykes 
Medal iff 1954. Smooth richly colored self with brilliant tangerine 
red beard. H.M.’51 A. M.’53 
MARY VERNON (McKee 1942) M Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A blended variegata of golden bronze flushed standards and widely 
flaring falls of bright ruby-red with neat old gold margins. H. M.’42 
A. M.’45 
MASKED BALL (2uss 1949) E Each $1.75 
An unusual novelty that attracted all visitors last season. One of the 
few iris whose standards are deeper colored than the falls. The stand- 
ards are deep blue-purple, the falls white with a narrow border of the. 
color of the standards. Well formed heavy textured flowers on a vig- 
orous plant. H. M.’52 
MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) M * Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
A charming, graceful iris of warm and glowing mulberry-purple. The 
falls are gleaming blackish purple blended brown at the haft; stand- 
ards are true purple with brown at the base. The brown tipped mul- 
berry beard completes the harmony of this brilliant and distinctive iris. 
H.M.’44 A.M.’46 . 
MATTIE GATES (Soss 1946) ML Each $3.00 
A beautiful and symmetrical iris done in cool, soft yellow with a splash 
of bright gold surrounded by white at the center of the wax-like falls. 
Good growing habits. H.M.’46 A.M.’50 
MAY DAY (Hall) M Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
A fine glowing apricot-salmon self. Large flowers of good substance 
on well branched stems. 
PMAYTIME (Whiting 1950) M Each $9.00 
A sensational and distinctive new creation. The finest rose-pink amoena 
and a real breeding triumph in a class that has been difficult to im- 
prove. The deep rose falls are brodd and round contrasting sharply 
with the rounded and cupped orchid-pink standards. The coloring is 
crisp, fresh and clear. A. M.’53 
MELODY LANE (D. Hall 1949) EM* Each $3.50 
Bright golden apricot with heavy tangerine beard. Large lightly ruf- 
fled flowers. Good form, firm substance. H. M.’50 A. M.’52 
RASPBERRY RIBBON 
Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
CASCADE SPLENDOR 
MIDWEST GEM (H. Sass 1937) M Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
A difficult iris to describe. The large ruffled blooms are a blend of 
luminous peach, buff and mother of pearl flushed pink. The heavily 
substanced flowers are bright and attractive. H. M.’37 
MING YELLOW (Glutzbeck 1938) M * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
An exceptionally fine large yellow. The color is clear, rich and smooth 
without venation. The wide petaled, heavy substanced flowers with 
bright yellow beard are near perfect. H.M.’38 A.M.’41 
MINNIE COLQUITT (H. Sass 1942) EM * Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
A lightly ruffled, handsome and massive plicata, distinctive and differ- 
ent from others in this class. Both standards and falls are clear white 
with a broad stitched border of wine purple. A strong growing husky 
iris and thoroughly fine in every way. H. M.’43 A. M.’45 
MINUET (Kleinsorge 1949) M Each $3.50 
A charming blend of lavender blue and old gold. The ruffled and 
fluted flowers are predominantly old gold in color with falls of deli- 
cate lavender-blue bordered with old gold. The netted soft brown 
haft and rich orange beard add a touch of sprightly individuality. 
MIOBELLE (McKee 1945) L Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
A lustrous rose self that produces many handsome flowers on each ex- 
tremely well branched stalk. H. M.’45 
MIOGEM (McKee 1947) M Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Fuchsia-red, wine and blue intermingled with brownish tones to give 
an iridescent effect that is charming and fascinating. An unusual blend 
with a deft interplay of colors. The large full flowers stand up well 
in the hottest sun. H. M. ’47 
MIRROR LAKE (Muhlstein 1947) ML Each .75 
Large medium blue of lovely opulent form. Offspring of Great Lakes 
which it resembles in growth and habit. H. M. ’48 
MORNING BLUE (Jory 1948) M Each $2.00 
Large, imposing clear lavender-blue self with beautiful domed flowers 
that mark it as a descendant of the famous Wm. Mohr strain. 
MORNING MELODY (Becherer 1948) M Each $2.00 
A soft orchid-lavender of grace, purity and refinement. A white beard 
completes the harmony of the elegantly styled flower. If you like the 
soft tones be sure to include this one. The pleasantly fragrant blooms 
are crisp and clear-colored. 
MULBERRY ROSE (Schreiner 1941) M * Each .75; 3 for $2.00 
This marvelous iris adds a new color to the iris spectrum. A self of 
radiant mulberry-rose; an unusual shade in the deep pink class. The 
color is enhanced by the brown hafts and heavy bronze beard. Many 
large radiant blooms on tall well branched stems. One of the best. 
H.M.’43 A.M.’44 
MYSTIC MELODY (Stevens 1951) ML Each $5.00 
Sister seedling of Summit created by Mrs. Stevens in New Zealand. 
Silken creamy standards and butter-yellow falls blend to create a 
flower that is altogether charming and distinctive. H. M. 52 
NEW SNOW (Fay 1946) ML * Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
As the name implies a beautiful, pure white without venation or haft 
marking. The full bright yellow beard adds life to the entire flower. 
The stalks are sturdy and well branched and the large flowers ruffled 
and flaring. H.M.'46 A.M. ’48, runner-up Dykes Medal '52 
NIGHTINGALE (Hall 1942) M Each .60; 3 for $1.50 
Gleaming golden russet with a copper tan shading. Standards, falls 
and beard are all the same pleasantly harmonious color. The large full 
flowers glisten like the heart of a golden sunset. H. M.’44 
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