■(TB) 'Northern Spy'

1961, Zurbrigg

'Northern Spy' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1960) Seedling# 53-16-3. TB, height 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards light apple red, tan at midrib; falls light apple red; white haft. 'Western Hills' X 'Gibson Girl'. Avonbank 1961.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: IN, MO, NC, TX, VA. USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 7a, 7b

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Description from the 1961 Avonbank Iris Gardens catalogue: Scheduled for introduction this year on the basis of its novel red color with white "plicata" haft, and all-around excellence, this remarkable iris has now proven to be a reliable fall bloomer in Indiana. It stands frost well, and the blooms open well on cut stems, even after frost. Perfectly hardy. Horizontally flaring, it is a bright, light apple red, with a slight copper influence. The white haft extends in a novel way in stripes into the red falls, unlike any other iris. One does NOT get the effect of haft markings, but rather of the striping of apples hence the name. From two remontant parents, it bears wonderful promise for the future of reblooming iris but will be coveted by both fanciers and breeders of red iris, because of its novel red hue. This remarkable plant is fertile either way, though thus far its pollen gives less than the usual number of seed per pod. Seedling number 53-16 36" in height. $20.00
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1965: NORTHERN SPY (Zurbrigg '61) + M-36". A bright light apple red with a slight copper influence. White haft extends in stripes into the red falls rather like the striping in apples. A reliable fall bloomer in Indiana-it stands frost well. Fertile. Western Hills X Gibson Girl. Regularly $10.00; on $15.00 order $6.95; on $25 order $5.5O.

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