■(JI) 'Hoyden'

1953, Marx

'Hoyden' ( Walter Marx, R. 1953) JI, 48" (122 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards red-violet, Falls white. 'Jeanette Parry' x 'Karahashi'. Marx 1953.

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From Marx Gardens catalog, 1955 HOYDEN (Marx 1953) Each $2.50 Always flashing and eye catching this true bicolor is like a beacon in the garden. Our first introduction of this type prescnts an iris with clear white falls and erect incurving red purple standards. Truly a most striking garden subject that will bring a bit of gusto to your collection. Single 6 to 7 inch flowers on 4 foot stems. Midseason.

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-04-24