1949, Dormon
'Candles' ( Caroline Dormon, R. 1949) LA. Color Class-R9D. Chance seedling. Recorded as Vinie in 49 Checklist; Class renamed Louisiana Iris.
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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1955: CANDLES (C. Dorman) Broad amaranth-red sepals and petals contrast sharply with picric yellow style arms and a vivid yellow signal patch to give an unusual and attractive flower. 24 in. $2.50.
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