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■(TB) 'Exotic Melody'

1985, Weiler

'Exotic Melody' (John Weiler, R. 1984). Seedling 77-57-6. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Orchid; light yellow beard. 'Sweetheart Waltz' X seedling 73-10-4: (('Flaming Heart' x 'New Moon') x 'San Leandro'). Rialto Gardens 1985.

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Photo by Paul Black, Mid-America GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry LaurinPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Argyle Acres

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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing EXOTIC MELODY (Weiler 85) TB 34" (86 cm) M-L. This very broad, blocky flower has exceptional substance giving long lasting qualities to each flower. The color, a first for us, is a rosy orchid throughout. Well branched stalks are sturdy giving good support to the large flowers. Fertile. Sdlg. 77-57-6. (Sweetheart Waltz X 73-10-4: ((Flaming Heart x New Moon) x San Leandro). $25.00. Rialto Gardens.
 

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ExoticMelody01.JPGJPG ExoticMelody01.JPG manage 73 K 11 Dec 2014 - 22:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ExoticMelody12BHI.jpgjpg ExoticMelody12BHI.jpg manage 97 K 18 Apr 2012 - 18:35 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ExoticMelodyAA.jpgjpg ExoticMelodyAA.jpg manage 48 K 15 Feb 2011 - 21:01 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
exoticmel01.jpgjpg exoticmel01.jpg manage 75 K 21 Jan 2015 - 23:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black, Mid-America Garden
exoticmelody1.JPGJPG exoticmelody1.JPG manage 102 K 20 Apr 2020 - 15:54 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
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