(JI) 'Iro-Jiman'

1774-1857, Kotaka-En

'Iro-Jiman' ( Kotaka-En, 1774-1857) JI. Single. Color Class-3BM. Translation: Proud Color.

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From Marx Gardens catalog, 1955: IROJIMAN Each $2.50. The BLUE Japanese Iris and about the loveliest blue shade we have ever seen in any iris. Every visitor stopped to admire this beauty last year. Very near ultramarine blue self with characteristic yellow spears. Single and not large. Very few plants.
From Flowerfield Bulb Catalog 1956: IRO JIMAN (Proud Color). Classic Horikiri variety. A light ultramarine-hlue single flower of circular form: the broad falls overlap and are deeply Waved. The small ultramarine standards are over-shadowed by the large white styles and fluted style crests. Tall, early blooming, it persists until late in the season because of its numerous buds.. Each $3.00, Three $6.00. Doz. $18.00.

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Interested in Japanese Irises? Please visit the: Society for Japanese Irises website.

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