■(AB) 'Sojourn'

1971, Tate

'Sojourn' OGB ( Harry Tate, R. 1970). Seedling 654-K. AB, height 24-28" (61-71 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards warm buffy lavender, veined violet; falls chamois, dotted and veined cinnamon violet; signal stippled burgundy; dark amber style arms. Craig AB seedling 42-55 X Tate seedling 59-10K: ( 'Beisan Aga' x 'Capitola'). Sierra Vista Iris Gardens, 1971. Honorable Mention 1972; Mohr Award 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing SOJURN (Harry Tate '71). Sdlg. 64-4 K (Tate 59-10-K: Beisen Aga x Capitola) X (Tom Craig 42-55: onco x variegata x plic). Very aril appearing, medium sized, globular flowers. Tightly domed standards with strong midribs; nicely recurved falls. Standards are warm buffy lavender, veined violet; falls are chamois, dotted and veined cinnamon violet. There is a prominent, round, stippled burgundy signal. Stylearms are amber. Two buds in terminal; one in side branch. Has had up to three well-spaced branches. Height 28-30". Extremely vigorous grower. Marvelous performance at the Milwaukee convention. Destined to become famous as a breeder. HC in '69 with 16 votes. EC in '70 as best arilbred seedling of the Riverside, Calif. show. $20.00 each, net. Sierra Vista Iris Garden.

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