(TB) 'El Camino Real'

1960, Knopf

'El Camino Real' (Mary Ellen Knopf, R. 1959). Seedling 15-E-31. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-W1V, Lavender-to-white self. 'Jade Queen' X 'Mission Trails'. Knopf 1960.

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From AIS Bulletin #157, April 1960. Introducing EL CAMINO REAL (Sdlg No. 15.E.31) Jade Queen x Mission Trails. We are unable to describe EI Camino Real and do it justice. Very wide and ruffled. Extremely heavy substance, yet fine in texture. A self in very light lavender. Pods readily and very fertile pollen. $25.00. Being guested in the H. Castle Fletcher garden in London, England. Knops Iris Garden.

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