■(TB) 'Rusty Magnificence'

1995, Niswonger

'Rusty Magnificence' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1995). Seedling# 55-89. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Deep brown self; style arms brown; beards yellow; ruffled. Parentage unknown -- probably 'Minted Halo' X 'Kabaka'. Cape Iris 1995.

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From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing RUSTY MAGNIFICENCE (Niswonger '95) Sdlg. 55-89: Parentage was lost but it is probably from Minted Halo X Kabaka, a sib to Halo In Rosewood. TB, 34" (86 cm), M. Often I hear the complaint that modem day irises are not as hardy as the old time flags. This one came through many freezes and thaws and unusually harsh weather when many seedlings were lost. So, this one is introduced in response to that complaint. But, it's more than just a vigorous iris with deep green foliage, it's beautiful too in a most unusual color of deep brown. It also has the rest of semi-flared falls, well ruffled, good branching, etc. It will set seeds and although I have not bloomed seedlings from it yet, I have the suspicion that it might add vigor to the reds and produce some unusual blends. $35.00. Cape Iris.

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