■(TB) 'Opal Brown'

1996, Meek

'Opal Brown' (Duane Meek, R. 1996). Seedling# 57-6-0. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards snow white, base flushed apricot; style arms white; falls deep apricot, lighter below beard, irregular white margin; beards deep melon; ruffled. 'Magharee' X 'Champagne Girl'. D. & J. Gardens 1996. Honorable Mention 1998; Winner of Moscow International TB Iris Competition 2000 (first place).

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From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing OPAL BROWN (D. Meek) TB, M, 35". Snowy white standards flushed apricot at midrib base; falls deep apricot with irregular white margins & lighter area below melon beard. Fringed white styles, exquisite form & ruffling, 3 branches, 7 buds. Magharee X Champagne Girl. Seedling #57-6-0. $35.00. D&J Gardens.

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

• My parents, Duane and Joyce Meek were dear friends to Opal Brown whom I only met once before she passed away. She was a mentor of sorts to my parents as she had been hybridizing iris for many years and she admired the work of my Dad and Mom. It is befitting that this flower, named after her, won the 2000 Moscow International medal for best flower that year. -- WikiGuest - 22 Dec 2019