■(TB) 'Rosultra'

1929, Essig

'Rosultra' (Edward Essig, R. 1929) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R7. 'Mauvine' x 'Diablo'. Synonym Rousultra. Essig 1929.

Diploïd. Homozygous purple ( W1 W1). Homozygous dominant non plicata (Pl Pl)

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From Southern California Iris Garden catalog, 1929: ROSULTRA (Essig, 1929) (Mauvine x Diablo) The introduction of this bright, rich pink has been delayed to satisfy the originator that it would not duplicate anything already on the market. Since it first flowered, March 24, 1925, it has been seen by many competent iris breeders from Rhode Island to California, and all have agreed that it is distinct, beautiful, and should be introduced. The flower is not huge, but averages about 3-1/2 x 5 inches. The substance, shape and carriage are good, the stiff, straight stems raising the flowers 3 to 31/2 feet in the air. The falls are designated as true purple, daintily lined violet purple; the haft lined henna; the beard bright cadmium yellow; the standards uniform phlox purple. Under artificial light it produced the most outstanding color effect of all the irises exhibited at a recent flower show, and it is equally effective in the house and garden. In California it appears to be much better than either Roseway or Fragonard, which are in the same color range. $5.00.
From Milliken Iris Gardens catalog, 1933: ROSULTRA (Essig, 1929). This makes a splendid garden clump as it is floriferous, is very vigorous and has a rosy shade with exceptional carrying qualities. It is also particularly beautiful under artificial light. 3-½ ft, 75c, 3 for $2.00.

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