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■(TB) 'Wise Ruler'

2000, Nichols

'Wise Ruler' (Hooker Nichols, R. 1988) Seedling #8852F. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards laced butterscotch with lavender infusion; falls more golden than standards, edged brown; toasted orange beard. 'Academy Award' X 'Flaming Victory'. Hillcrest 2000.

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From AIS Bulletin #317 April 2000 Introducing WISE RULER (H. Nichols) TB 36" M-L The stock of this beautiful iris was nearly destroyed during a moving accident nearly nine years ago. A sibling to Acapulco Sunset and just as distinctive. The ruffled standards are butterscotch, slightly laced with a minor lavender infusion. The ruffled falls are more golden than the standards and edged brown. Beards are toasted orange. Well branched with multiple buds. Fertile both ways. (Academy Awards X Flaming Victory). $45.00. Hooker Nichols.
 

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