■(TB) 'Band Leader'

1959, Lyon

'Band Leader' (David Lyon, R. 1958). Seedling# 54-42-6. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y4, Standards aureolin yellow; falls antique ruby; full yellow beard. 'Ali Baba' x 'Copper Medallion'. Lyon 1959.

NOTE: Hybridizer name misspelled in 1958 Checklist. Lyon, not Lyons.

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From Lyon's Irisland catalog, 1959: BAND LEADER (Lyon '59) # 54-42-6 $25.00 This brilliant interesting variegata of deep lemon yellow and antique ruby leads the parade with five points of merit; the very broad petals, excellent branching (4-way) and placement, vigorous growth, above average height (3 6") and a wonderful bloomer. M. (Ali Baba X Copper Medallion). H.C. '58.

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