(LA) 'Magnolia Petal'
1942, DeBaillon
'Magnolia Petal' (
Mary DeBaillon, R. 1942) LA. Color Class-Y4L. Collected vicinity of New Orleans, LA about 1935 by DeBaillon. Recorded as Vinie in 49 Checklist; Class renamed Louisiana Iris.
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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1948: MAGNOLIA PETAL A large (6 inch), firm cream flower with a bright yellow crest. An excellent flower for cutting, and very useful in effective garden grouping. 2-1/2 feet. $3.50. |
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1955: MAGNOLIA PETAL. Each 1.50. Huge 6 inch flowers of smoothest cream with bright yellow signals. Very good form and exceptional substance. 2-1/2 feet. |
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