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■(TB) 'Honeybird'

1959, Schreiner

'Honeybird' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1959). Seedling# M-838-B. TB, 42" (107 cm), Late bloom. Honey-tan self, gold-dusted. 'Halolight' X 'Inca Chief'. Schreiner 1960. Honorable Mention 1963.

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Photo by HIPS ArchivesPhoto by HIPS ArchivesPhoto scanned from the 1962 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto scanned from the Dorothy Willott slide collection

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: HONEYBIRD (Schr. '60). L. 40 in. (Halolight x Inca Chief), A massive new iris of rich honey colored copper. Heavily substanced, nicely ruffled, broad petaled flowers on tall, very well branched stalks. 10.00.
 

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honeybird01.JPGJPG honeybird01.JPG manage 324 K 23 Jun 2016 - 19:41 TerryLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
honeybird02.JPGJPG honeybird02.JPG manage 312 K 23 Jun 2016 - 19:43 TerryLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
honeybird1.JPGJPG honeybird1.JPG manage 370 K 13 Sep 2020 - 02:57 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1962 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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