■(TB) 'Dear Dorothy'

1989, Roderick

'Dear Dorothy' (Elvan Roderick, R. 1988). Seedling 85-01. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason bloom Standards yellow orange (RHS 20B); falls light powder purple (76B), yellow orange highlights on edge and hafts; yellow orange beard. 'Sheer Poetry' X 'Copyright'. Roderick Iris 1989. Honorable Mention 1991.

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From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing DEAR DOROTHY (E. Roderick) TB, 36", M. Yellow-orange stands (RHS 20B), light powder purple (76B) falls, highlighted on edge and hafts with color of stands. Colors are smooth and complimentary with gold dusting. Round flowers, lovingly ruffled climax the uniqueness of this beauty. Good branching and increase with 6-8 flowers. Named in honor of Dorothy Palmer as she loved unusual color combinations, and this is from her Sheer Poetry X Copyright. $35.00. Roderick Iris Gardens.

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