(IB) 'Ragusa'
1929, Sass
'Ragusa' (
Hans Peter Sass, 1929) IB. Early bloom. Color Class-B9D.
See below:
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References:
From Sass catalog, 1937: RAGUSA (H. P. Sass, 1929)- The finest rich dark red purple blend among the intermediates, rivaling the red purple Dominion seedlings in richness and texture. S. pansy purple; F. blackish red purple. Five to seven flowers; 22 inches. 25c |
RAGUSA (H. P. Sass, 1929). S. pansy purple, erect. F. rich blackish red purple-5 to 7 flowers on 26-inch stem. One of our best dark red purple blends....$5.00 [Hill Iris and Peony Farm catalog, 1932] |
From J. C. Nicholls catalog, 1931: p. 10. Intermediate Bearded Iris. RAGUSA (H. P. Sass 1929) 26 inches. $5.00. Deep blackish red purple. Good. |
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