■(TB) 'Responsive Chord'

1975, Palmer

'Responsive Chord' (Dorothy Palmer, R. 1973). Seedling# 4470A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason late bloom. Standards light red-violet, sometimes has blue rim around edge; falls light red-violet, tinge of light yellow at haft, blue rim around ruffled edge; white beard tipped light yellow. Seedling# 10167C: ('Charm School' x 'Lilting Melody') X seedling# 1266H ('Charm School' x Blocher seedling# R75). Echo Hill 1975.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing RESPONSIVE CHORD-Sdlg. #4470A: ((Charm School x Lilting Melody) X (Charm School x Blocher R75)). A graceful, full formed iris having dramatic appeal. The fluted standards are medium violet with a striking blue rim. The broad, picoted falls are the same color with a light yellow wash at the hafts. But then, above the violet rim appears a rich blue decorative band. It reminds one of a lady's fullpleated, violet skirt trimmed with a band of blue inches above the hem line. The light violet style crests are most fascinating for they are boldly striped with the same blue coloring. It is a husky grower with strong stalks and good foliage. Being a very late bloomer, it extends the iris season. Late, 36". $25.00. Echo Hill Garden.

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