■(TB) 'New Face'

2008, Black

'New Face' (Paul Black, R. 2008). Seedling L95A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards medium blue-orchid centers blending to paler slate-violet on outer third; style arms pale mauve-pink crest to light violet ridge to cream edge; falls light rose wash, darker rose hafts, lighter rim, sanded warm white veins beside beards; beards white to lavender base, light orange in throat, white at end; ruffled; pronounced grape fragrance. Seedling 638B, sibling to 'Mountain View' X 'Champagne Frost'. Mid-America 2008. Honorable Mention 2010.

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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2008: NEW FACE (Black 08) TB Early-Midseason 36” (91 cm). Yes, it's a New Face in town. So far, an iris with blue standards and pink falls has been very illusive. New Face comes close enough to that goal to finally celebrate. Centers of standards are blue-orchid blending to light slate-violet in upper 1/3. Unique contrasting styles are mauve pink. Ruffled falls are pale rose-pink blending darker toward margins and over hafts. Paler edges help add a finishing touch. Pale blue-violet beards echo the standards. Three well spaced branches plus terminal create 7-9 buds. Growth is strong and foliage clean. Come close to this 'New Face' & you'll smell the strong grape fragrance. A must have for anyone breeding blue and pink or blue and yellow reverse bicolors. Here's a face worth giving a second look. Sdlg L95A: Mountain View sib X Champagne Frost. $50.00.

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