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(JI) 'Orchid Fawn'

1954, Marx

'Orchid Fawn' ( Walter Marx, R. 1954) JI (double), 42" (107 cm), Midseason bloom. Orchid self, fawn-tinted. 'Shin Ran' X unknown. Marx 1954.

From Marx Gardens catalog, 1955: ORCHID FAWN (Marx 1954) Each 6.00 Beautiful orchid shaded fawn brown. In the garden this variety always attracts attention. And under artificial light it is a subject of incomparable beauty. The flowers are of medium size. Height 3 to 4 feet.

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