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Iris Class:

Bearded

Bearded Class:

Standard Dwarf Bearded

Age:

1970-1979

Fall Color:

Lavender

Standard Color:

Lavender

Pattern:

Self

Beard Color:

White

Hybridizer:

Schmelzer

Rarity:

Available - not endangered

Full Description

SDB 14″ E

Sapphire self, white beard.

From inv. sdlgs.; HM 1977, AM 1981, Cook-Douglas Medal 1983.

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