1917, Bliss
'Benbow' (Arthur J. Bliss, 1917) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1M. 'Mme Chéreau' X 'Princess Beatrice'.
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Benbow (Bliss, 1917). Self-colored flowers of deep violet blue on stems three feet high - $0.50. [Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930] |
From unknown source: S. slightly ruffled; F. drooping, incurved, and slightly waved; beard white, orange tipt. A.M. R.H.S., 1916. A shade deeper than 'Rodney'. |
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