■(TB) 'Président Pilkington'

1931, Cayeux

'Président Pilkington' (Ferdinand Cayeux, 1931) TB. 40" Midseason bloom. Color Class S6L. 'Iceberg' x 'Évolution'.

See below:

• References
• Synonyms

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References

Bulletin de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1929, 5e série, Tome II, p. 413. Revue Horticole, 1937, Nouvelle série, Tome XXV, photo p. 529.
From National Iris Gardens catalog for 1938: "Very huge flower, being a lovely pastel blend of lavender, blue, buff, yellow and rose, with striking gold beard. Outstanding French award winner."
From Carl Salbach catalog 1935: President Pilkington (Cayeux). This fine new blend, although generally compared to Dolly Madison, is totally distinct. Large, of bold form, well-branched, many buds to stalk, and medium tall. Standards vinaceous buff underlaid old gold, with falls of soft violet faintly edged silvery brown. The elegant dignity of this iris gives it a charm that is difficult to describe. $3.00.

Synonyms

Président G. L. Pilkington, as listed in Bulletin de la SNHF.

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