(AB) 'Caribbean Sky'
1953, Tompkins
'Caribbean Sky' (
Chet Tompkins, R. 1953). Eupogocyclus hybrid, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1M, Medium-blue self, blue beard.
'Congrès' x (
'Annabel' x
'Narain'). Fleur de Lis 1953.
Also listed in TB web:
'Caribbean Sky'.
NOTE: This iris has not been accepted as an arilbred by the Aril Society International because it does not exhibit the aril characteristics necessary for ASI acceptance.
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From Fleur De Lis Gardens 1956. CARIBBEAN SKY (Tompkins 1953) Congres x (Annabel x Narain). One of the most brilliant of all blue iris, this has large well formed flowers with heavy substance and glistening finish. A blue beard further accents its coloring. $l.00. |
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BobPries - 2011-03-07