■ (Spec) 'Contraband Girl'
1953, Duplechain
'Contraband Girl' (
Mrs. W. E. Duplechain, R. 1953). LA 36", Midseason bloom. Color Class-Rv1L. Lavender-pink self (Fischer RV5), orange-yellow signal. Collected. Presumed
Iris virginica L. because of entry below.
See below:
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References:
'Contraband Girl' Offered by We-Du Nurseries Rte 5, Box 724 Marion, N. C. 28752; 1992 Catalogue states Iris virginica " An extremely vigorous form. Larger in all parts than the species; foliage lush and bold." may be 'Contraband Girl'. Also seems to be identical with Iris virginica L. "Orchid" as offered by Lorena Reid. Iris virginica L.. Rene Duval, 1992. |
'Contraband Girl' listed in Ensata catalog as Iris virginica. Listed on Niche Gardens, Chapel Hill, North Carolina website as I. virginica. |
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