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(TB) 'Egypt'
1929, Wallace 'Egypt' (R. Wallace & Co., 1929) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class S9D. See below:
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| EGYPT. A grand iris of immense size and great substance, enduring wind and rain, as well as a strong sun. The flowers are of MME. GAUDICHAU shape, but measure over five inches from top to bottom. Broad standards, stiff and erect, of a livid bronzy-violet. Falls very large, long and drooping, of deep velvety maroon-purple, with black sheen. Bright gold beard. Very little reticulation. A robust, free blooming, very tall and well branched new English variety from the firm of R. Wallace & Co. Each $5.00; three for $12.00 [Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932] |
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