(TB) 'Dark Knight'

1934, Salbach

'Dark Knight' (Carl Salbach, R. 1934). TB. Midseason late bloom. Color Class-S9D; 'Glowing Embers' × red brown Seedling. Honorabale Mention 1936. Fragrant. Synonym: Dark Night.

Citations: A.I.S. Bulletin 63:62(Oct. 1936).

1949 Checklist, p. 84 - Adds parentage

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From Carl Salbach catalog, 1934: DARK KNIGHT (Salbach 1931,). This magnificent mahogany red iris is the richest we have seen in its color class, and is a fine bold grower with large, well formed blooms. The color impression created by this ma- jestic iris varies with the light-for at times it appears as inky black as Dr. Kirkland's Black Wings, yet from other angles it offers a rich ruby glow, the like of which we have found in no other iris. A tall, noble flower that is a "standout" in any company. Perfectly formed blooms and the deep rich color carries clear across the garden. Unusually fine substance and finish. Retains its outstanding color qualities under light. Technical description: Height 45". Blooms 5-1/2" from top to bottom, and falls 2-1/2" across. Color defies Ridgway description, but the closest match is: Falls-violet car- mine overlaid velvety-black. Standards, transluscent blackish red-purple. (Note: Despite the Ridgway color-term, the flower carries no suggestion of the color commonly called "purple".) $15.00.
DARK KNIGHT (Salbach 1934) M. 40". A large flower of rich coloring. S. blackish red-purple; F. dark carmine overlaid velvety black. As dark as 'Black Wings' but of an entirely different color effect. $4.00. 1937 Quality Gardens catalog.

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