1987, Mahoney
'Mary Agnes Mahoney' (James A. Mahoney, R. 1983). Seedling# 77/190B. TB, 31" (79 cm), Late midseason to late bloom. Standards marbled white and violet (RHS 86B); falls violet on white ground, heavy line down center, thin straight lines from beard area into 1/4" plicata edge, hafts veined violet; white beard tipped yellow (164) inside bloom and violet outside, 1.5" spoon with plicata markings at edge. 'Miz Lib' X 'Petite Posy'. Shamrock Iris 1987.
From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing MARY AGNES MAHONEY (J. Mahoney) Sdlg. 77/190B. TB, 31", ML-L. Named for my mother. S. marbled white and violet; F. violet (RHS 86B) on white ground with heavy line down center. Distinctive lines from beards (similar to a wagon wheel) to 1/4" plicata edge. White beards tipped yellow inside bloom and violet outside; 1-1/2" spoons with plicata edging. Miz Lib X Petite Posy. $30.00. Shamrock Iris Gardens. |
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