1929, Mohr-Mitchell
'San Diego' (William Mohr and Sydney B Mitchell, R. 1929). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. 'Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau' x 'El Capitan'.
San Diego. 'San Diego' This ( derivative of Gaudichau and El Capitan is identical in color with the former but by actual comparison is a great improvement in size, height, form and finish. By actual measurement made by Mr. Bonnewitz and Mr. Mitchell the flowers were 6 inches high and 7 inches wide, the broad falls being 3 inches wide compared with the 2 1/4 inches of those of Gaudichau. Stems 46 inches. Sold only in sets this year. If stock permits it will be offered in 1930 at $10.00William Mohr and Sydney B Mitchell, R. 1929). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. 'Souv. De Mme Gaudichau' X 'El Capitan'. (Carl Salbach iris catalog 1929)
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San Diego. This derivative of Gaudichau and El Capitan is identical in color with the former but by actual comparison is a great improvement in size, height, form and finish. By actual measurement made by Mr. Bonnewitz and Mr. Mitchell the flowers were 6 inches high and 7 inches wide, the broad falls being 3 inches wide compared with the 2 1/4 inches of those of Gaudichau. Stems 46 inches. Sold only in sets this year. If stock permits it will be offered in 1930 at $10.00. (Carl Salbach iris catalog 1929) |
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