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■(TB) 'Metaphor'

1977, Williamson

'Metaphor' (Bryce Williamson, R. 1977). Seedling# 472. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Light apricot-blond blended with peach, apricot-orange and nectarine, shoulders unripe canteloupe; soft coral-red beard. 'Avanti' X 'Launching Pad'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers 1977.

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Photo scanned from the 1987 Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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Topic revision: r6 - 21 Apr 2020, TerryLaurin
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