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Louisiana Iris Introductions for 2008
Patrick O'Connor |
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CHIEF OF CHIEFS. Lemon Zest x Bellocq. R2008. Rosy-orange falls with a orange thumbprint signal marked by rose-orange veins and a gold line signal. Standards broadly edge rosy-orange with a broad center band of pale yellow and darker center veins. Styles cream washed rose at edges and on style tips. Sdlg. 02-22. Blooms midseason. 34” SOLD OUT
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DOG EAT DOG. Zydeco x (Hurricane Colin x Sharon Juliette). R2008. Falls deep, velvety red. Deep yellow orange arrowhead signal outlined deep red. Standards reddish but lighter. Style arms wine red. Sdlg. 03-56. Good branching. Relatively large flower on a well branched, 22 inch stalk. Midseason bloomer. Makes a showy clump.
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LOWER NINE. Southdowns x (Feliciana Hills x Natural Wonder). R2008. Light, creamy yellow self. Lightly ruffled. Styles creamy yellow. Loosely defined orange signal area with greenish veining and darker orange center line. 36-38 inches. Early to midseason. Sdlg. 02-24. Named for the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. S0LD OUT |
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MISTER JOE. President Hedley x Koorawatha. Joseph Mertzweiller, registered by the Baton Rouge Botanical Garden, R2005. Falls red with brownish undertones. Standards red-brown over a whitish suffusion, narrow yellow line on some petals. Style arms cream, light coral wash near tips. Yellow steeple signal. 30 inches. Midseason.
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LOTTIE BUTTERSCOTCH. R2007. Unusual butterscotch yellow fulva collected by Steve Shepard near Lottie, Louisiana.
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| All 2008 Introductions $35 each |
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