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■(TB) 'Metallic Blue'

1980, Niswonger

'Metallic Blue' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1979). Seedling 18-73. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Mid-blue self; silvery blue beard. 'Claremont Classic' X 'Elusive Dream'. Cape Iris Gardens 1980. Honorable Mention 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing METALLIC BLUE (Niswonger '80). Sdlg. 18-73: Claremont Classic X Elusive Dream. TB, 34" (81 cm), Mid, fertile both ways, 8-9 buds, HC '79. A distinctive, silvery blue from blue-bearded breeding. The beard is also silvery. The branching is superb and should make a dandy show contender. Very vigorous and a dependable bloomer. Many comments received on it at Huntsville. This one is something different for your garden. $25.00. Cape Iris.
 


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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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IMG_6552.jpgjpg IMG_6552.jpg manage 69 K 17 Feb 2017 - 18:37 Main.davepote Taken in Doris Rebert's garden 2015, Westminster, MD
metallicblue_jb.jpgjpg metallicblue_jb.jpg manage 16 K 17 Apr 2013 - 00:24 Main.Harloiris photo Wlson Banner Ranch Iris Garden
Topic revision: r10 - 29 Jan 2023, dougchyz
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