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(TB) 'China Lantern'

1933, Essig

'China Lantern' ( Edward Essig, R. 1933). TB. Early bloom. Color Class-S6. ( 'Conquistador' x 'Lent A. Williamson') x 'Cardinal'.

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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1940: CHINA LANTERN (Essig) This iris adds a new color note to the garden and is different from anything we have yet seen. The flowers are large with standards of old gold, strongly displayed in contrast to falls of red-violet. Of Cardinal parentage and perfectly hardy. 3-1/2 feet. 5Oc; 3 for $1.00.
 
 


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