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■(SIB) 'Illini Glory'

1989, Varner

'Illini Glory' (Steve Varner, R. 1987). Seedling 5062. SIB, 28" (71 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Very dark maroon red, small white signal. Seedling V9240: (seedling V698, red seedling, x 'Ann Dasch') X 'Illini Ruby'. Illini Iris 1989. Honorable Mention 1991.

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From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing ILLINI GLORY----SIB #5062. (V9240: red sdlg. V698 x Ann Dasch) X Illini Ruby, 28", EM, 2-1/2" flowers, 2 branches, 3 buds. Very wide, very dark maroon red. Small white signal. Lustrous, ruffled falls with deeper red veins. This is the deepest red Siberian that I have seen. Limited stock. Reservations being taken on this unique red. $65.00. Illini Iris.
 

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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-15
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