■(TB) 'Smoked Salmon'

1955, Muhlestein

'Smoked Salmon' (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1954). Seedling# S1-53A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-YO5, Blend, apricot flushed smoky orchid. ('Salmon Shell' x 'Pink Formal') X 'Apricot Glory'. Tell 1955.

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From Tell’s Iris Garden catalog, 1955: SMOKED SALMON (Muhlestein). E.-M. (Sister to Orange Creamo.) A novelty by-product from pink breeding. Smooth apricot with a smoky orchid infusion throughout. The large, semi·flaring blooms have good substance and are nicely spaced on the 36-in. stalks. No. 51-53A. $10.00
From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: SMOKED SALMON (Muhl. 1955) E. M. 36 in. (Salmon Shell x Pink Formal) x Apricot Glory. Large, semi-flaring, heavily substanced flowers of smooth apricot with a full undertone of light orchid red. Far more lovely than the name implies. 10.00.

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