1958, Coppedge
'Magic Halo' (George Coppedge, R. 1956). Seedling# 126-54-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-V5L, Blended pearl gray, iridescent gold, mauve and purple, lemon-yellow beard. Seedling# A8-51 x 'Mary Randall'. Lyon 1958.
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From Lyon’s Irisland catalog, 1959: AIS Bulletin #149, April 1958. Introducing MAGIC HALO (G. W. Coppedge '58) $25.00. The subtle $30.00. Subtle fascinating fascination of this artistic blend blend. gives pleasure in all its blooming phases. Rosy orchid beard, heart, shading to pearl pearl-gray gray at the edges, edge of the petals, completely overlaid soft metallic gold gold, creating a halo illusion. Ideal proportions, substance, and texture. Well branched. 36". M. (AS-51-10 X Lyon Iris Garden. Mary Randall). HM'58. |
From Lyon’s Irisland catalog, 1959: MAGIC HALO (G. W. Coppedge '58) $25.00. The subtle fascination of this artistic blend gives pleasure in all its blooming phases. Rosy orchid beard, shading to pearl gray at the edge of the petals, completely overlaid soft metallic gold creating a halo illusion. Ideal proportions, substance, and texture. Well branched. 36". M. (AS-51-10 X Mary Randall). HM'58. |
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