■(TB) 'Betty Dunn'

1995, Niswonger

'Betty Dunn' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1995). Seedling# 36-89. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards near-white, slight pink basal flush; style arms white, pink center streak; falls salmon pink, white rim; beards tangerine. Seedling# 7-81: ('Coral Strand' x 'Lisa Ann') X 'Champagne Elegance'. Cape Iris 1995. Honorable Mention 1998.

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From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing BETTY DUNN (Niswonger '95) Sdlg. 36-89: 7-81: (Coral Strand x Lisa Ann) X Champagne Elegance. TB, 33" (84 cm), M. This salmon pink amoena has a white rim around the falls. There is a slight flush of pink at the base of the white standards. A bright tangerine beard adds to the distinction of this iris. It is named in honor of Betty J. Dunn who used the iris as a symbol of hope in the Mental Health movement in Connecticut and later by The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She was known as the Iris Lady. She was the wife of Joseph M. Dunn of Bethel CT. She promoted the use of potted irises to raise funds for Mental Health research. Specifically, genetic research in Schizophrenia. $35.00. Cape Iris.

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