■(TB) 'Betty Knight'

1992, Stevens

'Betty Knight' (Stephen Stevens, R. 1992). Seedling# 82-15-1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards violet blue (RHS 93C) with lighter (93D) area at midrib; falls violet blue (93C), lighter area (93D) and veining around violet (93D) beard; ruffled; slight fragrance. Seedling# 79-1-1: (seedling# 77-5-13: ('Lilac Dimples' x ('After All' x sdlg.)) x 'Ruffled Ballet) X 'Star Wars'. Hahn's Rainbow 1993.) High Commendation 1989.

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From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing BETTY KNIGHT (S. Stevens '93) TB, 34". The beautiful ruffled form is the keynote of this violet beauty. Two branches and spur. Named for a dear friend who is a charter member and mainstay of the Mineral Area Iris Society in Farmington, MO. ((Lilac Dimples x (After All x sdlg.)) x Ruffled Ballet) X Star Wars. See color ad in this Bulletin. $35.00. Hahn's Rainbow Iris Garden.

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