(AB) 'White Leather'

1947, Appel

'White Leather' (E. Appel, R. 1947) TMB. Midseason bloom. Color Class WW. 'Ormohr' x 'Pink Marvel'.

Note: Also listed in TB web: 'White Leather'.

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:

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References:

From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: WHITE LEATHER (Appel 1947) M. 38 in. ((Ormohr x Pink Marvel). A large, gracefully formed flower of bone white with broad, leathery and ruffled petals. 1.00.
From Supplement To The Comprehensive Checklist of Aril and Arilbred Iris by Sharon McAllister, April 2000: WHITE LEATHER Disenrolled. (E. Appel, R. 1947). Seedling #NIA. TB, M. Ormohr X Pink Marvel. AIS Color Class: WW (white white) Vallette: "medium sized leathery white, TB type." No information on introduction found in AIS Checklists. Notes: 1/8 onco; registered as MTB but disenrolled when the quantum requirement was adopted. Ref: '49, p.255; Vallette, p. 193.

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