(TB) 'Showmaster'

1965, Selle

'Showmaster' (Herman Selle, R. 1962). Seedling# 57-67. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-YO5, Brown self, plum undertones, golden overlay. 'Inca Chief' X 'Bold Copper'. Young 1965. Honorable Mention 1967.

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From AIS Bulletin #177, April 1965. Introducing SHOWMASTER - H. Selle. (Inca Chief x Bold Copper). 32". EM. A rich, warm, glistening brown; semiflared, ruffled falls. Self-brown beard. The exquisite form and styling of this iris makes it outstanding in any garden. Branching and spacing of flowers are exceptionally good. Hardy grower and increases well. SHOWMASTER received the largest number of judges' votes (over all other entries under number) in the Region 18 Test Garden, at Kansas City, Mo. Small stock will be sold out early to those who have learned that it will be introduced this year. Seedling 56-67. HC 1963 $25.00. Robert Young.

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