■(TB) 'Hope Divine'
1960, Schmelzer
'Hope Divine' (
Hazel Schmelzer, R. 1957). Seedling# 45-H-57. TB, 40" (102 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-V1L, Orchid-lavender self.
'Lynn Langford' X seedling# 3-55: (
'Mary Randall' x
'Arlene Wood'). Schmelzer 1960.
References:
From AIS Bulletin #157, April 1960. Introducing HOPE DIVINE-Huge, gorgeous pinkish lavender-orchid. This iris won the majority of the popularity votes at the Kansas City Iris Test Gardens in 1959. Schmelzer Iris Garden. |
From Fleur De Lis Garden catalog 1963: HOPE DIVINE (Schm. '60) M.L. 40 in. Lynn Langford x (M. Randall x A. Wood). Large lavender orchid with pink overtone. Broad and lacy flowers of heavy substance. H.M. 1961. 10.00. |
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