■(LA) 'Bayou Vermilion'

1943, MacMillan

'Bayou Vermilion' (W. B. MacMillan, R. 1943). LA. Color Class-R7D. Collected wild. Recorded as Vinie in 49 Checklist; class renamed Louisiana Iris.

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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1948: BAYOU VERMILION This is the most brilliant red iris which we have seen, a velvety rich crimson with a "crest" composed of three lines of gold. The flowers spread about 6 inches. Height about l-1/2 feet. Stock limited. $15.00.

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