(TB) 'Abenda'

1923, Perry

'Abenda' (Amos Perry, R. 1923). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S9L. Perry 1923. (Peckham, 1940, p. 78).

Nursery listings: Perry 1923, 1938; Wallace 1924; Foxhill (Reuthe) 1938; Wassenberg 1938. (Peckham, 1940, p. 78).

Additional nurseries not listed: Bonnewitz. 1927; Carparne 1927; Treholme (Sheets) 1928.

See below:

• * References

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References:

Lee R. Bonnewitz (firm), Van Wert, Ohio. (1927). Irises: 1927 descriptive list of irises. [Catalog]. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/233812#page/10/mode/1up
From Sam Carpenter catalog, 1927: ABENDA: (Perry 1924) TB. This beautiful iris produces its medium-sized flowers in great profusion on stiff branching stems, quite early, and grows nearly four feet high. S. large and inlaid. A delightful shade of old rose and bronze; falls rich madder-crimson, suffused soft bronze.
Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, Vol 53: Pt. 1, p. 145(Jan. 1928). Trials.
Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939. The American Iris Society.
ABENDA (Perry). S. light lilac-pink tinted buff; F. approach cherry red in color. This combination produces a very bright effect, making Abenda an excellent landscape variety. The quality of the bloom is as good as the celebrated O. Perthuis. Midseason. Height 36 inches. $2.00. (Bonnewitz, 1927).

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