■(BB) 'Junior Prom'

1966, Ghio

'Junior Prom' ( Joseph Ghio, R. 1966). Seedling #62-146U. BB, 26" (66 cm). Late midseason bloom. Blue-white self including beard. 'Nina's Delight' X 'Frosted Starlight'. Bay View-Old Brook 1968. Exhibition Certificate 1967; High Commendation 1967; Honorable Mention 1969; Judges Choice 1969, 1970; Award of Merit 1971; Knowlton Medal 1974.

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From Bay View Gardens catalog,1969: JUNIOR PROM 27 inches, M. A border bearded iris in an unusual milky lavender blue-white color. The petal edges are precisely serrated and heavily bubble-ruffled. The proportion is fine, and the branching is show-type. (Nina's Delight X Frosted Starlight). $10.00
 

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