■(TB) 'African Queen'

1970, Nelson

'African Queen' ( Jeannette Nelson, R. 1968). Seedling 64-112-4. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason late bloom. Color Class-O1DD, Very dark brown self; darker at haft and edges; dark yellow beard. 'Western Welcome' X 'Torch Bearer'. Cooley's Gardens 1970.

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From Cooley's Iris, 1970: AFRICAN QUEEN (J. Nelson, 70) ML. 38" Each $20.00. A subtle shade of dark brown, darker at the haft and toward the edges; standards and falls of similar color. Beard is dark yellow. Big flowers on perfect stems, all petals nicely ruffled. Parentage is Torchbearer x Western Welcome. No. 64-112-4.

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