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■(PCN) 'Orchid Sprite'

1943, Nies

'Orchid Sprite' (Eric Nies, R. 1943). PCN. Midseason bloom. Color Code-R7L. Clear orchid purple. Parentage unknown. Encino Iris Gardens 1943. Honorable Mention 1946, Award of Merit 1948.

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PCI Orchid Sprite from SPCNI Photo CDPhoto scanned from the John Weiler slide collection

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From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1952: ORCHID SPRITE (Nies) This lovely orchid, with a flush of pink, is a garden sensation every spring. 18 inches. $1.50.
 
 

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Orchid_Sprite1.jpgjpg Orchid_Sprite1.jpg manage 56 K 12 Jul 2011 - 04:44 Main.ksayce PCI Orchid Sprite from SPCNI Photo CD
orchifsprite02.JPGJPG orchifsprite02.JPG manage 55 K 13 Jul 2014 - 02:12 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
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