■(TB) 'Al Borak'

1952, DeForest

'Al Borak' (Fred DeForest, R. 1951). Sdlg. 30-46-A, TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-O5, Brown blend. ('Her Grace' x 'Prairie Sunset') X 'Copper River'. Irisnoll 1952. High Commendation 1949(under sdlg. 30-46-A), Honorable Mention 1953, Judge's Choice 1954.

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From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1958: AL BORAK (DeForest '52) 36". This iris probably has the broadest falls and standards of any iris on the market. A bright russet brown with gold undertones. Ruffled flowers, well branched stems. 2.50.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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