■(TB) 'Flounced Spoon'

1962, Austin

'Flounced Spoon' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1961). Seedling# 8198. TB, 40" (102 cm). Midseason late bloom. Color Class Y3O. Standards light yellow; falls pinkish buff with flounce. 'Mulberry Snow' X 'Happy Birthday'. Rainbow 1962.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: FLOUNCED SPOON (Austin '62) ML-40". A novel and bewitching Spooned Iris that frequently sports nicely ruffled & folded flounces up to 2" long. Surprises & delights garden visitors. Standards light yellow, ruffled; falls & flounces done in a blend of coppery gold, pink & buff. Falls often nearly horizontal & sometimes cupped upwards in a unique manner. Pollen profuse. (Mulberry Snow X Happy Birthday). Regularly $10; on $15 order $5.95; on $25 order $3.95; 3 for $11.25.

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