■(TB) 'Dixie Melody'
1975, Garter
'Dixie Melody' (
W. C. Carter, R. 1974). Seedling 72-40. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Venetian pink self; darker pink beard.
'Pink Horizon' X
'Pink Taffeta'. Carter 1975.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing DIXIE MELODY. Sdlg. 72-40. TB, 36", EM. Venetian Pink self; darker pink beard. (Pink Horizon X Pink Taffeta). EC & HC '73. We consider this not only the finest iris we have produced, but the finest we have ever grown. It has the branching and bud count of DEAR DOLLIE, the substance of BLAST OFF, and the flower perfection of ARCTIC VIKING. Net $25.00. Carter. |
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