■(JI) 'Mauve Opera'

1954, Marx

'Mauve Opera' (Walter Marx, R. 1954) JI (single), 50" (127 cm), Late bloom. Pale orchid veined purple. Unknown. Marx 1954.

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From Marx Gardens catalog, 1955: MAUVE OPERA (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 Massive orchid with scattered purple penciling. Soft lilac styles and prominent yellow signals. Most beautiful exhibition variety and much larger than others in this color class. Flaring double 10 inch flowers are copiously produced on strong 4 foot stems.

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