(TB) 'Osprey'

1927, Berry

'Osprey' (Samuel Berry, 1927) TB Midseason bloom. Color Class-B3L. ('Oriflamme' x I. mesopotamica ) x self.

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From Samuel Berry catalog, 1927: OSPREY (1927). H. M., A. I. S. This is the “Seedling 300” which found so many admirers at the recent Pasadena and Redlands flower shows, and which was subsequently illustrated in the Los Angeles Times. It is an immense spreading pale lavender flower with a touch of yellow at the throat, somewhat between Souvenir de Loetitia Michaud and Mother-of-Pearl in effect; shape and texture unusually fine, the one fault we have noted being a slight fading of the delicate coloring under hot sun. It is a magnificent exhibition Iris; height 3 ft. A splendid grower, but stock is still very limited and only 6 rhizomes are offered for fall delivery. $20.00.

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