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Iris Class:

Bearded

Bearded Class:

Tall Bearded

Age:

1900-1919

Fall Color:

Mauve/Rose

Standard Color:

Mauve/Rose

Pattern:

Blend

Beard Color:

Orange/Deep Yellow

Hybridizer:

Sturtevant

Rarity:

Available - not endangered

PBF:

Yes

Full Description

TB, Early bloom. Color Class-S7M. (‘Caterina’ X ‘Mrs. George Darwin’) Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society 56: Pt 1, 143. January 1930, Trials; First Class Certificate., M.H.S. 1916. Strong pleasant fragrance.

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