■(BB) 'Calico Cat'

1989, Lankow

'Calico Cat' ( Carol Lankow, R. 1988). Seedling #7845-3. BB, height 20" (51 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards soft light yellow; falls light sea lavender violet, red wine hafts; yellow beard; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling #7579-2: ( 'Andi' x seedling #7138-1: (seedling #65J2, pink TB x 'Yellow Dresden')) X 'Miss Nellie'. Kirkland Iris 1989.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 1991; Award of Merit 1993; Favorite Guest 1994; Knowlton Medal 1995.

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From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing CALICO CAT (Lankow) BB, 20", M-L. Sdlg. 7B45-3: 7579-2: (Andi x (6512: pink TB x Yellow Dresden)) X Miss Nellie. We have waited a long time for our second border bearded introduction, but we think Calico Cat is a good BB. The standards are soft light yellow. The semi-flaring falls are pale to light sea lavender violet with wine red splashed across the halts. All petals are lightly ruffled. Yellow beards. The stalk is slender, and the overall proportion is pleasing. Five and 6 buds. Light sweet scent. $20.00. Kirkland Iris Garden.

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