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Iris Class:

Japanese

Age:

1920-1929

Fall Color:

White

Standard Color:

Magenta/Plum

Pattern:

Streaked/Striped

Hybridizer:

Childs, John

Rarity:

Believed Extinct

Full Description

From Childs catalog, 1931: Pearl white deeply veined rosy plum. Center petals deep plum edged white. $3.50.

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