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Intermediate Bearded Iris

 

Amas Foster 1885 IB Historic 25" E Blue Violet self Collected in Turkey in the late 1800's, Amas was one of the first tetraploid Iris to be widely circulated. This dark blue-violet bitone was one of the most significant Iris of its time and was used extensively in early Iris breeding
 
Apache Warrior A. Brown, R. 1971. Historic Sdlg. M 1491-7. IB, 22" (56 cm), M. S. rich golden tan; F. same with overlay of rich, smooth red-brown on upper half around rich brown beard.
Parentage: (Power and Glory X Cherry Garden).
Apple Blossom Pink Boushay 1975 IB 18", E-M. S. Orient pink F. white in center, darker at edges and hafts; white beard. One Desire X Lenna M.
  Az Ap A. Ensminger 1980, IB 22" (56 cm), E-L.Cobalt blue self; gentian blue beard. Charmed Circle X 73-1: ((Spring Salute x ((Patience x Welch N503) x (Jungle Shadows x pumila))) x (((Jungle Shadows x pumila) x (Jungle Shadows x Cretica)) x ((Jungle Shadows x Cretica) x Kavan 11-66))).
  Bedtime Story J. Ritchie. 1982 IB, 22" (54 cm), M."S. light amethyst violet slightly darker midrib; F. violet around beard and upper third, blending to light amethyst violet; amethyst violet beard. Apropos X Blue Pools.
  Bit of Chocolate G. Plough, 1980 IB, 16" EML Rich golden brown self; orange beard tipped blue. 70-65-2: (Posy Parade x Gingerbread Man) X Gingerbread Man.
  Blackcurrant Marky Smith, 1998 IB, 25" (64 cm), EM. S. plum purple blending to primrose yellow wire edge; style arms clear yellow, midrib and style crests brushed violet; F. redder than S., primrose yellow wire rim and veins, blue violet toward center, pure yellow surrounding beard; beards cream at end, yellow in midsection, orange in throat; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. Fancy Woman X Gemstar.
  Cherry Supreme Zurbrigg, 1977 Lovely. IB, 24" (61 cm), E.Red violet self; near self beard. Cherry Garden X Violet Supreme
  Cinnamon Flash J. T. Aitken, 1999 IB, 24" (61 cm), ML & RE.S. pale blue fading white, midrib flushed cinnamon; style arms white; F. cinnamon orange blending lighter toward edge; beards yellow to orange. Champagne Elegance X Joe Cool.
  Concertina George Sutton, 1999 IB, 27" EM & RERuffled amaranth rose F. with golden tan on hafts; beards orange, dark violet blue at end, dark violet blue horn. Aaron's Dagger X Chanted.
  Confederate Soldier H. Nichols, 1978 IB, 16" (41 cm), M-L.S. lavender-grey-blue; F. white, banded lavender-grey-blue; orange and white beard. (Lucy Lee x Rococo) X Knotty Pine.
  Country Dance Evelyn Jones, 1997 IB, 24" M S. rose pink, flushed amber and lilac pink; F. rose pink, flushed lilac pink; beards tangerine, tipped lilac; ruffled; slight fragrance. Champagne Elegance X Chanted.
  Crimson King Barr 1893 IB. 22 " E&RE Historic Purple Self Reddish purple, velvety self; white B. Gold in throat. Striking.
  Dark Waters J. T. Aitken, 1992 IB, 26" ML Ruffled deep violet; beards light violet, tipped mustard. (Clay's Caper x Stockholm) X Gyro. HM 1994, AM 1997
 
Eleanor Roosevelt Sass-McDade 1933 IB 22" M & RE HISTORIC Tailored deep purple self has a distinctive white beard lightly tipped yellow
Parentage: Amas X (I. pumila x unknown)
 
Firebug Joseph Gatty by Keith Keppel, 1994 IB 26" VL S. deeper than chrome lemon; F. blended garnet brown to algerian red, narrow rim matching S.; beards chrome lemon based white at tip, bronze yellow in throat; slight fragrance. Jazzamatazz X Smart Aleck
  Furioso Barry Blyth, 1996 IB 24" EM S. medium pink; F. orange apricot; beards bright saturn red; sweet fragrance. Mango Kiss X Bogota.
  Goddess of Green O. D. Niswonger, 1996 IB, 26" M S. and F. chartreuse plicata markings on white ground; style arms chartreuse, beards pale blue, white base. Goddess X Chubby Cheeks
  Goddess of Luck O. D. Niswonger, 1996 IB 25" M S. blue and yellow blend; style arms buff; F. with blue plicata markings, yellow outer rim, white central area; beards blue, hairs tipped bronze. Chubby Cheeks X --- probably Goddess.
  Gypsy Queen Salter 1859 Historic Goldish tan S; F purple heavily veined white; yellow B
Notes from Bill Maryott's of Maryott's Gardens England: Gypsy Queen created by John Salter of Hammersmith England prior to 1859 was a prominent iris grower in England during late 19th century.
  Hot Spice J. T. Aitken, 1989 IB, 25" (51 cm), M.S. chocolate brown; F. bright yellow, stitched dark chocolate on edge, white flash at end of ocher gold beard. Pepper Mill X Flamenco
  Hubbub A. Ensminger, 1989 IB 20" M White, violet stripes and splashes; yellow beard tipped orange. Iris Bohnsack X Bobbin.
  John Ensminger '89 IB 26" E-L & RE S. Chocolate-Brown Yellow midrib and Brown style arms F. Straw-Yellow Yellow Beard Slight Fragrance
Prolific grower. People Pleaser X Hula Dancer
  Just Dance Barry Blyth, 1995 IB 20" VE-EM S. creamy buff tan, midrib flushed pink apricot; F. creamy buff tan; beards white, tipped tangerine in throat. Buzz Me X Electrique
  Lady Day C. Lankow, 1990 IB, 24" (61 cm), M."Warm white, slightly brushed light yellow on hafts; orange yellow beard. That's Right X Actress.
  Let's Elope Barry Blyth, 1993 IB 24" EM S. vibrant coral rose pink, slightly violet at midrib; F. similar with light tannish rose overlay, slight violet flush below saturn red beard; sweet fragrance. Shiralee X Chanted.
  Low Ho Silver M. Byers, 1989 IB 19" E-L & RE. Silvery white, touched tannish yellow at hafts; silvery white beard tipped yellow; slight sweet fragrance. Howdy Do X Baby Blessed.
  Mezza Cartuccia Augusto Bianco, 1998 IB, 24" EML S. blue grey, central area flushed wine; style arms grey; F. violet; beards lilac to sky blue, gold in throat; slight spicy fragrance. (Pacific Tide x Touch of Bronze) X Chubby Cheeks.
  Ming Marky Smith, 1998 IB, 25" (64 cm), M.S. clear dresden yellow, green midrib; style arms clear yellow, midrib cream; F. shoulders dresden yellow, slightly lighter rim, small cream white center and median stripe; beards cream white at end, strong yellow in throat; lightly ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. Violet Lulu X Keppel 84-15B, pollen parent of Spirit World
  Moonglade Keith Keppel, 1998 IB, 18" (46 cm), EM. S. slate purple, veined and blended paler greyed mauve, extreme base flushed pyrethrum yellow; style arms greyed lavender to light lemon; F. hortensia to prune purple paling to small lavender edge, white spot in heart; beards white, tipped chrome yellow in throat; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. Gemstar X 86-18A, Spirit World sib
  Navajo Pride A. Brown by J. Boushay, 1977 IB 20" MRich red-brown blend with yellow undertones; yellow beard. M 1400-3: (((Baria x Firecracker) x Bronze Babe) x Gingerbread Man) X Commentary.
  Orageux Cayeux 1995 IB 22" M S. ruffled Indian yellow with pink infusion near throat; Indian yellow at haft and prominent style arms; F red black lightly ruffled. B copper. Rabbit's Foot X Broadway
  Pawnee Princess Evelyn Jones, 1992 IB 21" M Majolica orange, deeper area around burnt orange beard; slight fragrance. 79-20: (Peach Float x (Orange Glory x Shoop sdlg.)) X B. Jones 385: (352: (Solar Flight x (pink IB x I. pumila "Blazek")) x Orange Tiger).
  Personal Pride H. Nichols, 1978 IB 18" M-L S. grey-violet with violet plicata markings, creamy yellow midrib; F. grey-violet with deeper violet plicata markings on hafts and banded color of S.; orange and grey beard. Vaudeville X Warburton 134N-3: ((Blue Denim x (blue pumila x Spanish Peaks)) x (Blue Denim x Knotty Pine))."
  Pink Kitten V. Wood 1977 IB, 20" (51 cm), E.Blue shade of pink, lined deeper on F.; tangerine beard tipped lighter. (New Frontier x Signature) X Dove Wings
  Pocahontas Farr 1915 IB M 20" HISTORIC - White with deep blue violet plicata trim
  Posh B. Blyth, 1988 IB, 20" (51 cm), M-ML.S. iridescent orange gold apricot; F. slightly deeper; white beard heavily tipped saturn red. Marmalade Skies X ((Catani x Tiger Rouge) x (Inscription x Centricity)).
  Pretty Princess Tasco 2000 IB Apricot pink w/ S flushed violet; pink beards
  Queen of May Salter 1859 IB Historic 25" M S color effect a reddish phlox purple veined self. S. light phlox purple to brighter chinese violet. F. reddish phlox purple, veined brownish red of the lighter outer haft. The beard is fine, rather sparse, yellow, and orange tipped at the base. The purplish styles bronze at the edge.
 
Red Zinger Paul Black 1985 IB, 26" (66 cm), M-L."S. medium burgundy wine; F. deeper, velvety burgundy wine, black cherry spot; old gold beard; slight sweet fragrance. B80-6: (Buckwheat Honey x Sundance Kid) X Pride of Oklahoma
  Sculptured Wild Barry Blyth, 1998 IB, 25" (64 cm), ML. S. lemon chartreuse outer 3/8", blending to violet toward midrib; style arms violet and chartreuse; F. plum burgundy, 1/8" lavender grey edge, heavy white venation on upper half; beards old gold, lavender blue at end; pronounced sweet fragrance. Wild Vision X A28-1: (Impish x Chanted)
  Tact Keith Keppel, 1996 IB 24" EM S. warm white (M&P 9-AB-1); style arms white; F. aureolin yellow (10-L-2); beards white at end, sunflower (9-L-4) and golden glow (9-L-6) in throat; slight fragrance. Over Easy X Amber Snow
  Wild Lad Barry Blyth, 1996 IB, 18-20" (46-51 cm), VE-EM. S. tan apricot buff, purple midrib infusion; F. deeper rosy tan brown, purple haft infusion; beards bright purple, tipped bronze black. X25-3, Impish sib, X Electrique

 

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