■(JI) 'Ganymède' by Vilmorin

1901, Vilmorin

'Ganymède' (Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie, 1901) JI. Double. Color Class-5.

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References

Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1906, 4e série, Tome VII, p. 458.
From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1942: GANYMEDE (Vilm. 1923) Dbl. A beautiful pink iris; very rare. $2.50
From Flowerfield Bulb Farm catalog 1946: GANYMEDE. A gorgeous pink whose double flower measures eight inches and more across. Ruffled at the edges, the throat is surrounded by a delicate blue halo giving to the whole an effect of indescribable beauty. The profuse blooms are perfectly placed on strong stems. Each $1.OO, Doz. $10.00.

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