Hybridizer Leon Wolford (1917-1993)

Whitewright, Texas, USA

Past President of the American Iris Society.

Leon Wolford, a life member of AIS, has a great experience in iris affairs in the vast state of Texas. He served a three-year term as RVP, as chairman of Judges Training for Region 17, and has served as an instructor in Judges Training schools. In addition, he has served as president of the Iris Society of Dallas and as show chairman, as well as other committee assignments; and as an area chairman in Region 17. [“The Presidential Team.” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society #208(January 1973): 37.]

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61145914/leon-clifton-wolford: accessed 23 September 2022), memorial page for Leon Clifton Wolford (24 Nov 1917–13 Aug 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61145914, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, Fannin County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Mike Tankersley (contributor 46862408) .

Registrations/Introductions:

Louisiana: 'Almeria'.

Tall Bearded: 'Copper Lace', 'Cowboy Mystique', 'Juan N Only'.

-- BobPries - 2012-05-18