■(TB) 'Bill Bledsoe'

1980, Bledsoe

'Bill Bledsoe' (William Bledsoe by J. Burch, R. 1979). Seedling# 74-22. TB, 34" (86 cm), Late bloom. Standards pale blue-violet (RHS 91C), deepening to 91A near edge; falls pale blue-violet; blue-violet (93C) beard. 'Night Heron' X seedling# 72-17: ('Golden Opportunity' x 'Reta Fry'). Burch Iris 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing BILL BLEDSOE (Bledsoe). TB, 34", L (74-22). Mary Lou selected this iris to be named after the AIS great and his true-blue character. This tailored iris has a self beard and very clean hafts. The standards are pale blue-violet (RHS 91C), deepening to 91A near the border. Falls are blue-violet (91C) also. There are three branches and seven buds. Those who visited the Bledsoe garden during the Memphis convention will remember the huge, gorgeous clump that Bill was so proud to show. Night Heron X (Golden Opportunity x Reta Fry). $25.00. Burch Iris Garden.

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