(TB) 'Encounter'

1956, Benson

'Encounter' (Cliff Benson, R. 1954). Seedling 52-17. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y4, Reverse bicolor. Golden yellow with white falls bordered golden yellow. 'Bellerive' x (('Valor' x 'Dauntless') x 'Inspiration'). C. Benson 1956. High Commendation 1952. Honorable Mention 1959.

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From AIS Bulletin #141, April 1956. Introducing ENCOUNTER (Sdlg # 52-17) Bellerive x (Valor x Dauntless) x Inspiration). This iris received a goodly share of attention during the 1952 A.I.S. convention in St. Louis. A very large flower with golden yellow standards and snow-white falls, evenly edged and trimmed same color of the standards. The flowers are much larger than similarly colored iris and in addition, are attractively waved. A strong grower and fast increaser. Mid-season, 38"-H.C. '52. $15.00. Cliff Benson.

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