1946, Dormon
'Fairy Chalice' ( Caroline Dormon, R. 1946) LA. Color Class-R9M reverse. Parentage unknown. Recorded as Vinie in 49 Checklist; Class renamed Louisiana Iris.
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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1948: FAIRY CHALICE (Ruth Dorman) A large bicolor in which the sepals are amaranth and the petals are rich cream with an amaranth line down the middle. It has a lovely chalice form. 3 feet. $10.00.
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