■(AB) 'Flecks And Specks'

2011, Black

'Flecks And Specks' (Paul Black, R. 2011). Seedling M122A, AB (OGB-} , 30" (76 cm) , Midseason late bloom. Standards medium dark blue-violet, medium brown midrib and base blending into blue violet; style arms medium red-brown; Falls medium brown-garnet, diffuse dark charcoal-garnet spot, wide blended greyed brown-garnet margin, random white flecks and streaks more uniformly marked around beard; beards white base, hairs tipped rust. 'Sheba's Jewel' X ('Contemporary Art' x 'I've Got Rhythm'). Mid-America 2011. Honorable Mention 2013; Award of Merit 2016. Novelty Iris.

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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2011: FLECKS AND SPECKS (Black ‘11) AB Midseason-Late 30” (76cm) Healthy, vigorous growth and strong stalks with one and sometimes two branches make Flecks and Specks a very desirable arilbred. Mid purple standards are infused waxy red brown up midribs. Styles are glossy red brown. Mid red brown falls have muted dark brown spots and margins. Intermittent white dashes and ellipses add a whimsical element. Sdlg. M122A: Sheba’s Jewel X (Contemporary Art x I’ve Got Rhythm). $25.00.

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07