(TB) 'Eleanor Z.'

1955, Muhlestein

'Eleanor Z.' (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1954). Seedling 50-13. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Color Class-OR1, Deep shell-pink self. ((Sister to 'Gold Ruffles' x 'Spindrift') x 'Pink Formal') x 'Party Dress'. Tell 1955.

See below:

• * References

----

References:

From Tell’s Iris Garden catalog, 1955: ELEANOR Z (Muhlestein). E.-M. ((Sister to Gold Ruffles x Spindrift) x (Pink Formal)) x (Party Dress.) Tall, somewhat ruffled true shell pink with quite a good depth of color. With such a pedigree it cannot miss as a breeder. Named for Miss Eleanor Zeiler of Larchmont, N.Y. Height 38 inches. No. 50-13. $10.00
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: ELEANOR Z. (Muhl. 1955) EM. ((Gold Ruffles Sib. x Spindrift) x (Pink Formal)) x Party Dress). A tall, large lightly ruffled flower of deep pink. This has been very well liked in our garden the past three years. 8.00.

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy.

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit: Tall-bearded Iris Society Website

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

---

---

-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-12-09