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■(SDB) 'Royal Contrast'

1962, Brown

'Royal Contrast' (Alta Brown, R. 1961) Seedling# M-140-15. SDB, 14" (36 cm), Early bloom. Deep royal purple self, deeper around white beard. 'Green Spot' X 'Florinda'. Brown's Iris 1962. Honorable Mention 1963.

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From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing ROYAL CONTRAST (Brown '62) 14" (Green Spot x Florinda). A standard dwarf of smooth, deep, velvety purple with a contrasting white beard that is wide and heavy. Good shape with wide, horizontal flaring falls and cupped standards. Very bright and striking. $5.00. Brown's Iris Garden.
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royalcontrast040.JPGJPG royalcontrast040.JPG manage 163 K 20 Dec 2024 - 16:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
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royalcontrast9.JPGJPG royalcontrast9.JPG manage 62 K 30 Oct 2020 - 03:02 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1987 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
royalcontrast_jb.jpgjpg royalcontrast_jb.jpg manage 22 K 03 May 2013 - 20:01 Main.Harloiris photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden
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