■(TB) 'Dress Blues'
1986, Lankow
'Dress Blues' (
Carol Lankow, R. 1984). Seedling 80-20-1. TB, 30" (76 cm). Midsason to late bloom. Standards medium blue (RHS 93C); falls darker blue (93B); light blue violet beard, orange in throat; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Ruffled Cherub' X
'Babbling Brook. Kirkland Iris, Riverdale Iris 1986.
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From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing DRESS BLUES-TB 30" M-L Sdlg. 80-20-1. Ruffled Cherub X Babbling Brook. We had hoped for a BB from this cross but we are happy with this long blooming, rich medium blue. Nice full ruffled form, heavy substance, 2 and 3 branches plus spur, multiple buds, all nicely proportioned. $20.00. Kirkland Iris Garden. |
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