■(TB) 'Big Duke'

1987, Shepard

'Big Duke' (Don Shepard, R. 1986). Seedling# 82Q-84083. TB, 42" (107 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards lightly ruffled rich lavender; falls ruffled lavender, light yellow shoulders blending to cream, then lavender; deep yellow beard. 'Indian Territory' X 'Pacific Grove'. Shepard Iris 1987.

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From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing BIG DUKE (Shepard '87) TB, 42", M. $25.00. This cross produced so many good possibilities that it took two years to choose THE one! BIG DUKE is a large ruffled rich lavender-mauve blend. The falls have rich yellow shoulders, blending to cream around the deep yellow beards. The substance is fantastic and holds even in our heat! Sdlg. 82Q-84083: Indian Territory X Pacific Grove. Shepard Iris Garden.

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