■(LA) 'Finders Keepers'
1966, Chowning
'Finders Keepers' (
Frank Chowning, R. 1961). Seedling 1958-4. LA-foliosa, 12" (30 cm), Late bloom. Color Class-W2B, Standards ivory flecked cerulean blue on margins; Falls ivory flecked and bordered blue, styles blue, gold line signal. From two foliosa seedlings (see
I. brevicaulis . University Hills 1966. Considered a
broken color Novelty Iris
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From University Hills Nursery catalog, 1966: FINDERS KEEPERS (Chowning 1961)- An unusual placata of white and blue with a golden yellow crest extending over half of the length of the falls. Numerous flowers with blue styles on zig-zag scapes. Late season, Iris foliosa hybrid. 12" to 24". $5.00. |
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