■(TB) 'Beowulf'

1936, Schreiner

'Beowulf' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1935) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S7L. Schreiner 1936

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From Schreiners Iris catalog, 1936: BEOWULF (Schreiner 1936). The first maroon iris. Heretofore so-called "reds" have either carried a touch of purple in their make-up or have leaned strongly toward a light coppery tone. Beowulf, unlike either group, is a true maroon, producing in the garden picture an entirely new effect, being not only rich and deep like any of the purple-reds, but at the same time warm and softly glowing like the coppery type. Beowulf is exceptionally easy on the eyes - so much so that discriminating garden visitors have pronounced it among their ten favorite iris. This imposing introduction, which is pictured on page 7, has falls of fullest Dominion velvetiness: solid, smooth maroon blending to a generous margining of soft, rich brown. Standards are of this same deep brown tone. A golden beard gives a glowing center to the flower. Beowulf is far more beautiful than Grace Sturtevant - one of its parents. It is a bit similar to JEB Stuart but is less brown and more maroon. It is a large iris, early-blooming, well branched, and 32 inches tall. Price, each $15.00.

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Culture

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