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■(BB) 'Colonial Dame'

1949, Douglas

'Colonial Dame' ( Geddes Douglas, R. 1949) BB. Late midseason bloom. Color Class-B1L. 'Billet-Doux' x 'Great Lakes'.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
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From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: COLONIAL DAME (G. Douglas 1950) M. Cool and refreshing, this charming light blue has an airy grace that will appeal to all Iris lovers. The full, ruffled standards are firmly held, the flaring falls are crisp and firm with delightful ruffling at the edges. Floriferous with well branched stalks and vigorous growth. H. C., A. I. S., 1949. 36 in. $2.SO.
 
 

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