■(TB) 'Rose Mitchell'

1929, Essig

'Rose Mitchell' (Edward Essig, 1929) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R7. 'Sindjkha' x 'Conquistador'. Essig 1929.

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From Southern California Iris Garden catalog, 1929: ROSE MITCHELL (Essig, 1929) (Sindjkha x Conquistador). A clear, pure, rose colored self of exceptional color tone, smoothness of texture and substance. According to the color standards the flowers are of various shades of amparo purple, with silky iridescent highlights. The beard is bright cadmium yellow. The size, texture, substance and carriage of the flowers as well as the height of the stems and vigor of the plants are all much like those of Sindjkha, the seed parent. It first flowered in April, 1925, and during the three seasons it has been under observation it has been accorded universal praise. Prof. Essig’s idea of the worth of the flower is shown by the fact that he named it for Mrs. Sydney B. Mitchell, a name which suggests the rose color and is synonymous with splendid and outstanding irises. $10.00.
From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1933: ROSE MITCHELL (Essig, 1929). Professor Essig's idea of the worth of the flower is shown by his naming it for Mrs. Sydney Mitchell, a name which suggests the rose color and also fine iris originations. The plant has exceptional vigor. The flowers are rose colored selfs. 4 ft. $1.50.

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