■(TB) 'Heather Rose'

1950, Hall

'Heather Rose' (David Hall, R. 1940) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R7L. (main lines 'Rameses', 'Dauntless' and 'Jean Cayeux'). Honorable Mention 1951.

* Above entry from the 1949 Checklist was superceeded by newer Hall seedling No. 46-11. Details of this newer seedling were not updated in the 1949 or 1959 Checklists, but we have the Cooley's 1950 catalog reference below. It is this later 'Heather Rose', introduced in 1950, which was awarded an Honorary Mention in 1951, and not his 1940 introduction.

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ORIGINAL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: HEATHER ROSE. (Hall, 1950). This is a large, rosy, orchid-pink, but of a different shade from any iris we have seen. The color is new, pleasing and very close to that of Scotch heather. Form, stem and branching are all good. It is a vigorous grower. $2.50.
From Wallace Iris Garden catalog 1955: HEATHER ROSE - This is a large rosy orchid-pink, but of a different shade. Form, stem and branching are all good. It is a vigorous grower, hardy, and blooms freely. $2.50.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: HEATHER ROSE (D. Hall 1950) M. 34 in. (Gay Troubador x Mandalay) x Overture)) x Courtier. A rich heather rose self with fiery tangerine beard. Flowers are large, well formed and heavy of substance. An arresting color in the garden. H. M. 1951. 1.50.

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