1958, Hamblen
'Enchanted Violet' ( Melba Hamblen, R. 1957). Seedling 53-27-1. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Color Class BV5L, Grayed blue and orchid blend. ( 'Helen McGregor' x 'Radiation') X 'Palomino'. Mission Bell 1958. High Commendation 1957; Honorable Mention 1958; Judges' Choice 1959; Award of Merit 1960.
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From Tell's catalog, 1958: AIS Bulletin #150, July 1958 Introducing ENCHANTED VIOLET (Melba Hamblen, Roy, Utah). Midseason-Late. 36 inches. (Helen McGregor x Radiation) x (Palomino). This X (Palomino) Light gorgeous light violet with a flash of pink and orchid in the center of the falls might easily be called a BREAK in breeding. A bright reddish tangerine beard lights up the flower. Wide, ruffled and heavily substanced. Surely a wonderful iris that bright reddish-tangerine beard. holds great breeding possibilities for many colors, including blues with tangerine beards. Co-introduced with Mrs. Hamblen. H.C. 1957. $20.00 $20.00. Mission Bell. |
From Tell's catalog, 1958: ENCHANTED VIOLET (Melba Hamblen, Roy, Utah). Midseason-Late. 36 inches. (Helen McGregor x Radiation) x (Palomino). This gorgeous light violet with a flash of pink and orchid in the center of the falls might easily be called a BREAK in breeding. A bright reddish tangerine beard lights up the flower. Wide, ruffled and heavily substanced. Surely a wonderful iris that holds great breeding possibilities for many colors, including blues with tangerine beards. Co-introduced with Mrs. Hamblen. H.C. 1957. $20.00 |
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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JPG | Enchanted_Violet.JPG | manage | 61 K | 01 Feb 2011 - 22:27 | IrisP | |
jpg | IMG_5286.jpg | manage | 57 K | 17 Feb 2017 - 19:46 | Main.davepote | Taken in my garden 2014, Reston, VA Zone 6B |
jpg | enchanted01.jpg | manage | 77 K | 04 May 2015 - 02:01 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Breezeway Iris Garden |