Difference: TbMexicanMagic (r9 vs. r8)
(TB) 'Mexican Magic'
1946, Whiting
'Mexican Magic' (Mrs. C. Whiting, R. 1946). Seedling# 4353. TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R4M; ('Crimson Tide' x 'E. B. Williamson') x 'Veishea'. Honorable Mention 1947.
Citations: A.I.S. Bulletin 106:127(July 1947).
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| From Maple Valley Iris Gardens catalog, 1947: MEXICAN MAGIC (Whiting 1947) No. 4353 ((CRIMSON TIDE X E. B. WILLIAMSON) X VEISHEA) M. L. 30 inches. This was said to be the most brilliant patch of color in our garden by many visitors. Everyone wanted it, but we thought it should not be named because of its close branching. It is a rich medley of Spanish red, brilliant blue and molten copper. We sent a plant of it to our artist friend, Tom Craig of Los Angeles, as he was interested in strong, vibrant colors in iris. When it bloomed for him he wrote urging us to name it, in spite of the poor spacing of the flowers. He said it had the most startling and incredible color of any iris he had seen and quoted from someone who said, “Any great art leaves something to be forgiven.” So please forgive its stem and enjoy its color. It may be seen this year at Tom Craig's, Mrs. Blake’s, Dr. Cook‘s and Mrs. Winegar’s. $5.00. |
| From Cooley's Gardens catalog, 1950: MEXICAN MAGIC (Whiting 1947) - A brilliant medley of Spanish red and copper with a strong blaze of blue in the falls. Beautifully full and rounded. Medium height and not very well branched but a rich jewel in color and well worth the price. |
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