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(TB) 'Athene'

1920, Sturtevant

'Athene' ( Grace Sturtevant, 1920) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-W4. Dalmatica' x 'Prestige'.

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From Glen Road iris Gardens catalog, 1920: ATHENE — A warm white, 33 in. tall; the haft and claw finely reticulated maroon on cream, the beard Lemon Yellow and the style branches Light Buff Yellow on the sides. Good substance, fine form, and sturdy growth. 1920. 3.00.
From Sam Carpenter Garden catalog, 1925: ATHENE, TB (1920)- Warm white haft and claw, reticulated maroon on cream; beard lemon yellow; style branches light buff yellow on the sides. Strong grower, handsome, 33-inches. $2.00.
 

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