■(TB) 'El Cid'

1973, Jack

'El Cid' (Charles Jack, R. 1970). Seedling 67-40R. TB, 32" (81 cm), Late bloom. Bright red-violet self; electric violet spot at tip of beard; yellow beard tipped brown. 'Oaken Bucket' X 'Gracie Pfost'. Jack 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing (Charles C. Jack, '73). Sdlg. 67-40 R. TB. 36". L. V1. (Oaken Bucket X Gracie Pfost. 1973 introduction. A Spanish warrior cloaked in a red-violet tunic. An illusive violet spot below the yellow-bronze beard equips the warrior with a magnetic shield. Now you see now you don't! A flamboyant dazzling iris that invites another gaze again and again. The stalks are strong, better than average branching with eight or nine buds. $30.00. Charles Jack.

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