Wellington
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What's This?
J. Stevens (nee Burgess), I. 1933 / R. 1938
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1930-1939
Fall Color:
Magenta/Plum
Standard Color:
Magenta/Plum
Pattern:
Bitone
Beard Color:
Lemon/Light Yellow
Hybridizer:
Stevens J
Rarity:
GG eligible - endangered
Full Description
TB 48″ L R3D
From Waikanae Irises [A H Burgess & Son. Iris Specialists] catalog for 1932-33: “Another variety of our own raising and a flower that has been much admired in our gardens. S. rose purple; F. Deep plum red. Nicely formed flower of a good substance”.
From Salina Flower Farms catalog for 1951: “Giant red purple.”.
( . . . X Mrs. Valerie West).