 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: Sass Brothers - Helen Graham-Reynolds
INTRODUCED: 1960
CLASS: Border Bearded
HEIGHT: 26"
BLOOM SEASON: Mid
DESCRIPTION: S. greenish gray, flushed violet; F. grey-violet bordered greenish grey, deep brown hafts.
PARENTAGE: Black Delight x sdlg. 54-95
AWARDS: Honorable Mention 1961, Knowlton Award 1962 (equivalent to Award of Merit), Knowlton Medal 1967
PBF: Unknown
INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1964 Melrose Gardens Catalog: Strangest of iris colors play subtly in this unique little critter. Dusky grey with over-blending of lavender purple and brown lightening toward the edge. Dark brown purple beard.
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