1959, Conrad
'Wind Shadows' OGB- (Ralph Conrad, R. 1959). Seedling 051. AB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards lavender gray; Falls lavender gray, bronze hafts; bronze beard. 'White Ruffles' X C. G. White Onco "B" seedling. Melrose Gardens, 1959. Honorable Mention 1959; White Award 1964.
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From Knopf Iris Garden, 1965: WIND SHADOWS 32" M Conrad '59. Broad Melrose Gardens catalog, 1964: WINDSHADOWS (Conrad) A fascinating hybrid in soft pearl grey, slightly flushed lavender on opening. The broad hafts are golden brown hafts. Beard bronze, but the big punch is in the dark brown. A beauty. 5.00 bronzy beard. Tall stems and a sturdy grower. Hardy. HM '59. Tied for C. G. White Award in '64. 5.00. |
From Knopf Iris Garden, 1965: WIND SHADOWS 32" M Conrad '59. Broad pearl grey, golden brown hafts. Beard dark brown. A beauty. 5.00 |
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