(TB) 'Bonnie Dundee'
1954, Maxwell
'Bonnie Dundee' (
Alexander Maxwell, introducer, R. 1953) TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Lavender-orchid self, light yellow beard and at haft.
'Cliffdel' x
'Alexia' seedling. Iris Test Gardens 1954.
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From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: BONNIE DUNDEE. (Luke Norton, 1954). A cross of Alexia Seedling and Cliffdell. The standards and falls are Lavender Orchid in color; heavily crimped edges, and section of light yellow at haft and light yellow beard. Stands hot sun very well, and large massive flower on fairly well branched stalks; about 38 inches tall. This flower will attract you from a distance. Very late. $10.00 |
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From M. Oliver catalog, 1958: BONNIE DUNDEE (Norton '54) L. 38" Heavy substanced lavender-orchid self with heavily crimped edges; Haft and beard are light yellow, $3.50 |
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