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(TB) 'Dapper Dan'

1959, Porreca

'Dapper Dan' (Bert Porreca, R. 1957). TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-R1D, Burgundy-red self; yellow beard, elongated 1 1/4" beyond normal, curled upward at end: small ivory patch on each side of beard; some gold at haft. ('Weirdie' x 'Easter Bonnet') x 'Joseph's Mantle'. Porreca 1959.

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From AIS Bulletin #153, April 1959. Introducing DAPPER DAN (Sdlg. #218) (Wierdie x Eas. Bonnet) X Joseph's Mantle. This is a novelty horned-type iris in burgundy red. The prominent yellow beard is elongated about 1-1/4" to form a mustache. A good grower and a conversation piece for the garden. $15.00. The Iris Farm.
 
 


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