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■(TB) 'Shelford Chieftain'

1909, Foster

'Shelford Chieftain' (Sir Michael Foster, 1909) TB, Midseason bloom, Color Class-B3M. I. cypriana x I. pallida

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References:

From Wing Seed catalog, 1919: SHELFORD CHIEFTAIN — (Foster.) (Pall.) A giant among Iris growing four to five feet high. S. light blue; F. bright violet, a shade deeper than the standards. Not for sale.
 

Progeny:

'Bash Bazouk', 'Reverie',

'Rose Madder'*,

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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shelfordchieftain9.JPGJPG shelfordchieftain9.JPG manage 258 K 06 Oct 2025 - 01:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
shelfordchieftain90.JPGJPG shelfordchieftain90.JPG manage 139 K 06 Oct 2025 - 01:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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