■(SDB) 'Gentle Smile'

1973, Brown

'Gentle Smile' (Alta Brown, R. 1972). Seedling M 1380-8. SDB, 11" (28 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards pure white; Falls white with turquoise-blue spot pattern; white beard; ruffled. TB sibling of 'Enchanted Cloud' X 'Baby Jewel'. J. & J. Iris 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing GENTLE SMILE (Alta Brown 73). SDB. 11". Sdlg. M 1380-8 (sib. to Enchanted Cloud X Baby Jewel). The ruffled cupped standards are pure white and wide, horizontally flared falls are white with a turquoise-blue spot pattern around white beard. Good form and heavy substance. Name suggested by Ron Mullin of Okla. for Alta and her gentle smile. NET $7.50. J&J Iris Garden.

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