■(TB) 'Roman Lover'

1982, Burch

'Roman Lover' (James Burch, R. 1981). Seedling# 74-20-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards purple (RHS 77B); falls red purple (71A), white area surrounding orange beard and hafts; lightly pleated. 'Latin Lover' X 'Lightning Ridge'. Burch Iris Garden 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing ROMAN LOVER (Burch) TB, 34", E-M, Sdlg. 74-20-3. A bitone (3FV/DRV) with purple (77B) standards and redpurple (71A) falls, this iris features slight pleating on the flaring falls and closed standards. The orange (163B) beards are surrounded by white, changing to orange hafts. The four branches have seven buds that are well spaced on the 34" stalk. (Latin Lover X Lightning Ridge). $25.00. Burch Iris Gardens.

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