 Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris  Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris  Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris
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ORIGINATOR: Schreiner
INTRODUCED: 1941
CLASS: Intermediate Bearded
HEIGHT: 28"
BLOOM SEASON: Very Early
DESCRIPTION: S. dark purple self; F. rich velvety blackish purple; old gold beard.
PARENTAGE: Lutin x Black Wings
AWARDS: Honorable Mention 1942, Award of Merit 1943
PBF: None
INTERSTING INFO: From the 1941 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: This is the darkest black iris we have grown to date. In color it is the richest velvety blackish purple. It is an Intermediate but compared to tall bearded kinds it is richer and darker than Ethiop Queen or Sable. Practically a self, the extra rich plush-like falls give it a slight bicolor effect. A stunning combination planted with rich yellow iris or pastel tulips.
From the 1942 Longfield Iris Farm Catalog: A new dark blackish Iris. In color rich velvety blackish purple - nearly a self in color but the plush-like quality of the falls makes it appear as a bicolor.
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