HIST: HYB: REB: Taj Mahal (Sturtevant, 1921)

In a message dated 11/2/2006 10:07:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
pharcher@mindspring.com writes:

<<I couldn't find it there anywhere on that link you  provided.


Well, it is there. 
 
_http://www.worldiris.com/public_html/level1/TOC.html#anchor741010_ 
(http://www.worldiris.com/public_html/level1/TOC.html#anchor741010) 
 
Go to Quick Fix --top right--and scroll down the list and the name will  
appear, with a photo, and a period description. This was the page Mike Lowe  
maintained for HIPS in its glory days, now kindly retained behind the scenes  at 
World Iris, and accessible until Mike gets around to doing something  else. 
Anyone who is interested can enjoy the pictures and educate  themselves here, 
which, in my opinion, is as it should  be. 
 
 <<I think that I originally mispelled it 'Majal'  and should be 'Mahal'.
 
'Mahal' is indeed correct.
 
As I said, the 1939 AIS Check List gives TAJ MAHAL, TB-M-W4 [which  indicates 
it is a midseason blooming white self] (Sturt. 1921). Parentage  is 'Anne 
Leslie' [which you will also find in all her colorific glory  on Lowe's page] by 
'Archeveque' [Which is a Vilmorin IB from 1911,  color coded B9D, signifying 
adark reddish purple bitone]. There is a code  indicating a sweet fragrance. 
'Taj Mahal' got a good deal of exposure,  including trials in the UK. Was still 
in trade there, and the USA, in  1938. 
 
In my opinion, one interesting rebloomer of the period, at least  from the 
standpoint of the social history of the plants, was MRS. ALAN GRAY  (Foster, 
1909) purportedly cengialti x 'Queen of May'. The latter is also  featured on 
Lowe's page. While frequently cited in the literature of  the twenties for her 
delicate charm, her quiet pinkness, and her rebloom,  Mrs. Gray has nearly faded 
from the scene.
 
Cordially,
 
Anner Whitehead
Richmond VA USA

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