■(TB) 'Karen Christine'

1985, Ensminger

'Karen Christine' (Allan Ensminger, R. 1984). Seedling# 78-77. TB, 35" (89 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards white with magenta (HCC 27/3) infusion that is darker at base and extends up midrib; falls white with magenta infusion that is darker in center and extends in a slightly darker line from tip of beard down center; beard fire red (15/2) deep in heart with 1/4" bishops violet tip; slight sweet fragrance. 'Pink Sleigh' X seedling# 75-18: (seedling# 71-23: (seedling# 64-12 x 'Stepping Out') x seedling# 71-31: (('Faydy Girl' x 'Rippling Waters') x sibling)). Varigay Gardens 1985. Exhibition Certificate 1983; Honorable Mention 1987.

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From AIS Bulletin #256 January 1985 Introducing KAREN CHRISTINE. Sdlg. 78-77 would have been overlooked were it not for our granddaughter, Karen Christine. This seedling was supposed to be a pink iris variegata with splashes and stripes of violet. Even though it was judged best seedling in the 1983 Lincoln Iris Show, it was not variegated so we failed to see its beauty. However, our granddaughter has impeccable taste and she avows that 78-77 is the most beautiful iris in our garden. So we named it after her. The two very beautiful KAREN CHRISTINES are pictured above. You may purchase the one on the left for $25.00. Varigay Gardens.

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