■(TB) 'Mighty Pretty'

1979, Christensen

'Mighty Pretty' (Edward Christensen, R. 1973). Seedling# 8K4-10. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards bright pink; falls white with pink border; red beard tipped white. ('Blushing Beauty' x (('Mary Randall' x 'Dancing Light') x 'Glittering Amber')) X 'Silver Canyon'. Baldwin Iris 1979.

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References:

Baldwin Iris Garden. (1979). Introducing MIGHTY PRETTY (Christensen-Stump). Sdlg. 8K4-10. TB, 34", M. (Blushing Beauty x ((Mary Randall x Dancing Light)) x Glittering Amber)) X Silver Canyon. The standards of this superb bloom are bright pink. Broad-petaled falls are white with a crisp, clean edging of bright pink. A white beard tipped red completes this flower. The form and substance are excellent. Mighty Pretty is just that - a truly beautiful iris to enjoy owning and sure to please. $25.00. [Advertisement] Bulletin of the American Iris Society, 233(Spring 1979), 86.
 
 

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