(AB) 'Gypsy King'

1943, Lothrop

'Gypsy King' (Lena Lothrop, R. 1943). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class S7D. Seedling x 'Farcross'.

Note, Also listed in TB web: 'Gypsy King'.

NOTE: This iris has not been accepted as an arilbred by the Aril Society International because it does not exhibit the aril characteristics necessary for ASI acceptance.

See below:

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References:

From Supplement To The Comprehensive Checklist of Aril and Arilbred Iris by Sharon McAllister, April 2000: GYPSY KING Disenrolled (Lena Lothrop, R. 1943). Sdlg # NIA. TMB, M. Seedling X Far Cross. AIS Color Class:!S7D (Dark red-toned squalens.) Court of Iris: "Claret red with broad velvety falls". Rainbow: "Claret red, with broad velvey falls set off by a lilac and yellow beard. Standards partially open, exposing brilliant amethyst style arms." Vallette: "fairly large iridescent brown-purple self." No information on introduction found in AIS Checklists. Notes: presumably 1/8 onc, disenrolled when the quantum requirement was adopted. Ref:AIS '49, p.121; Vallette, p. 176.

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