■(TB) 'Raven Wing'
1955, Oliver for Milliken
'Raven Wing' (Oliver, for
Carl S. Milliken, R. 1955). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1D, Deepest violet ("black purple") self, dark beard.
'Sable' X
'Royal Crest'.
See below:
References:
From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1952: RAVEN WING (Milliken) Dark as a Raven wing with much the same sheen, this lovely deep iris with beautifully domed standards and rippling loosely ruffled falls upon which rest the heavy dark beard, is indeed a most beautiful iris. 3 ft. $10.00. |
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BetsyHiggins - 2011-03-06