Commercially available

• Alba Grandiflora
• La Fiancée (syn. 'Whitleyi Major')
• P. candida grandiflora
• P. lactiflora 'Whitleyi Major'
• P. albiflora candida
• The Bride (syn. 'Whitleyi Major')
• Whitleyi Major

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Bred by Unknown breeder (before 1817).

Hybrid lactiflora.  

White, yellow undertones, light pink shading..  Sepals edged red, 3-4 reddish stigmas.  Mild fragrance.  up to 8 petals.  Average diameter 6".  Large, single bloom form.  Early.  

Tall.  

Height: up to 33" (up to 85cm).  

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The single form of 'Whitleyii' was commercialized by Lemon as P. candida grandiflora and by Dessert as 'La Fiancée' (The Bride).
According to the References, it was the double form of 'Whitleyii' which was introduced from China.