(TB) 'Desert Son'

1959, DeForest

'Desert Son' (Fred DeForest, R. 1958). Seedling 56-57. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y5D, Deep, rich chestnut-brown self. 'Argus Pheasant' x 'Sergeant Buck'. Irisnoll 1959.

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: DESERT SON (DeForest '59) M. 39 in. (A. Pheasant x Sgt. Buck). A very deep, rich chestnut brown with overtone of bright copper brown . A real showpiece. 4.00.

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