■(TB) 'Seminole'

1920, Farr

'Seminole' (Bertrand Farr, R. 1920) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R9D. Honorable Mention 1920. Farr 1920.

See below:

• References
• Progeny

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References:

From Indian Spring Farms, 1927: SEMINOLE (Farr 1920) 8.3. S. dark violet-rose; F. rich, velvety crimson; brilliant orange beard. A richly-colored and free-flowering variety that is beautiful either as an isolated plant or in mass effect. One of the outstanding varieties from the Farr collection. 24 inches.60 cts. each; $1.50 for 3; $5.00 per doz.
SEMINOLE is almost a crimson color. It is in a class by itself in that respect and is of rich velvety texture. Robert Wayman, "Best Twenty-five Irises", The Flower Grower Oct 1925: 404. Print.
From Movilla Gardens catalog, 1921: SEMINOLE. (Farr 1920.) H. M., A.I.S. 1920; S. soft violet-rose; F. rich velvety crimson; brilliant orange beard.

Progeny:

IbArzilio, IbBelmar, IbDebutante, IbLaSalle, IbLenape, IbRedBeauty, IbRedskin, IbRedStar, IbWaikiki, TbActionFront, TbArietta, TbBeaStHelens, TbCandlewood, TbCherryIce, TbCoesse, TbEcho, TbEnamorada, TbKerula, TbMiamiChief , TbRadiantCrown, TbRedward, TbRosySunset, TbSable, TbSyrinxByGersdorff, TbTagami, TbTinkerbell, TbWeeAntinaug, TbWyandotteChief,

TbRawnie*, TbPeruvianPrincess*, TbHearthstoneCopper*, TbLadyRose*, TbFlamely*, IbAliciaByWettstein*, TbCaptainWells *,

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