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■(TB) 'Ponder'
1950, McKee
'Ponder' (William McKee, R. 1950). TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-B1L, Light-blue self. ('Helen McGregor' x 'Blue Angelwings') X 'Helen McGregor'. McKee 1950. Honorable Mention 1950.
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| From AIS Bulletin #133, April 1954: PONDER (1950) Helen McGregor x Blue Angel Wings) x Hele!McGregor. A light blue iris self which does not fade, heavy substance and smooth texture. The nearest approach to spectrum blue I have seen. 38" Stalk. $7.00. McKee. |
| From Wallace Iris Gardens catalog 1955: PONDER - (McKee '50) 38 in. (Helen McGregor x Blue Angel Wings) x Helen McGregor. A superb light blue as fine as its great parent. H. M. '50. $5.00. |
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