(BB) 'Little O Chris'
1986, Shepard
'Little O Chris' (
Don Shepard, R. 1986). Seedling #82M-85003. BB, 24-27" (61-69 cm). Early bloom. Standards honey brown, sprinkled with shimmering gold; falls golden brown, yellow splash radiating from gold-orange beard; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
'Bengal Tiger' X
'Burgundy Brown'. Shepard Iris 1987. Honorable Mention 1990.
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From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing LITTLE 0 CHRIS (Shepard '87) BB, 24-27", EM. $20.00. This honey brown self is named for our red-headed grandson, Christopher. It is an early, heavy bloomer that is sprinkled with shimmering gold and has a yellow splash radiating from the gold-orange beards. Ruffled and slight sweet fragrance. Produces a nice show stalk and holds it color well. Bengal Tiger X Burgundy Brown. Shepard Iris Garden. |
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