OK -- so our new friend Marvin Davis is THE Marvin Davis.
Upon learning this, I immediately went to my own database to see how many Davis Irises I have. I'm sorry to report that I have only one: American Maid. But -- what an Iris!! It bloomed in my garden last Spring for the first time and instantly became one of my very favorites.
So -- on behalf of Iris lovers everywhere -- thank you Mr. Davis for this fine Iris!!