■(TB) 'Courtship'

1964, Benson

'Courtship' (Cliff Benson, R. 1963). Seedling# 61-12. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-O1P, Ruffled pink self. ('Miss St. Louis' x Hall seedling# 55-09) X 'Lynn Hall'. C. Benson 1964. High Commendation 1962; Honorable Mention 1965.

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From AIS Bulletin #173, April 1964: Introducing For 1964 by Cliff Benson: COURTSHIP-(Miss St. Louis x Dave Hall's 55-09) X Lynn Hall. A new look in pink iris. A bitone with pink standards with a slight blue cast which makes it pinker. The suede-like falls are a blend of buff pink Hushed ivory. The huge blossoms are ruffled and laced and are carried on well-branched, sturdy stalks. M. 38"; HC '63. Net $25.00.

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