1939, Whiting
'Iowa Maid' (Mrs. C. Whiting, R. 1939) TB, Midseason bloom, Color class class-Y9L. Y9L. Slight fragrance. 'Marisha' x 'Amitola'.
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Awaiting original catalog description. From Maple Valley Gardens catalog, 1949: IOWA MAID (W. 1943) No. 3952 (MARISHA X SUMMER TAN) Midseason, 36 inches. An iris of the amoena type. Standards creamy tan falls rose red. A smoothly finished flower that seems always clean and fresh. The flowers are of medium size but broad form. Well branched, strong and hardy. We know of no other iris quite this color. Very heavy substance. $1.00. |
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