■(TB) 'Rationale'

1983, Saxton

'Rationale' (Donald Saxton, R. 1983). Seedling# 79-1. TB, 33" (84 cm), Early midseason bloom Standards starchy white ground with 3/4" splashed band of full blue; falls starchy white ground with 1/8" band and stippling along interface of full blue; light yellow beard; ruffled. 'Jolie' X 'Smoke Rings'. Saxton Iris 1983. Favorite Guest 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing RATIONALE (Saxton '83). Sdlg. 79-1, TB, 33", EM. Starchy white ground plicata with full blue markings widely splashed on the standards and precisely marked in a 1/8" band on the falls. Light yellow beards. Wide, semi-flaring form with ruffling. (Jolie X Smoke Rings). $25.00. Saxton Iris Garden.

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