■(AB) 'Mary McClellan '
1952, Craig
'Mary McClellan' (
Tom Craig, R. 1952). EC, TB-onco. 50" (127 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-VB1D. Self, deep violet-blue.
'Blue Ox' X
'Chivalry'. Craig 1952. Honorable Mention 1954;
White Award 1959.
Also listed in TB web.
'Mary McClellan'.
NOTE: This iris has not been accepted as an arilbred by the Aril Society International because it does not exhibit the aril characteristics necessary for ASI acceptance.
See below:
References:
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: MARY McCLELLAN (Craig '52) M-48". Except for Giant Mohr, largest Oncobred in existence. Mammoth vibrant deep violet-blue; stalks up to 45 to 50 inches. Four-way branching. C. White Mem. Award '59. Blue Ox X Chivalry. Reg. $2.00; on $10 order $1.30; on $25 order 95c; 3 for $2.40; 10 for $7.20. |
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