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■(MDB) 'Bantam'

1985, Varner

'Bantam' (Steve Varner, R. 1984). Seedling #3052. MDB, height 6" (15 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards purplish red; cream-green styles, midribs same as standards; falls red-purple, deeper near brown beards; ruffled. Greenlee seedling #648 (red SDB) X self. Illini Iris 1985. Honorable Mention 1987; Award of Merit 1992.

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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing BANTAM-MDB #3052 (Greenlee G48 X self) 6", M. Dark red with purple tint. Falls flared and wave ruffled, deeper color near brown beard. Very ruffled standards twist wide open at 60 degree angle. Cream-green styles show red midribs and crests. $15.00. Illini Iris.
 


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Topic revision: r15 - 29 May 2021, TLaurin
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