(TB) 'Sonrisa'

1942, DeForest

'Sonrisa' (Fred DeForest, R. 1941) TB. (38"). Midseason bloom. Color Class-R4L. 'Her Grace' x 'Prairie Sunset'. Irisnoll 1942. Honorable Mention 1945.

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From Irisnoll Catalog, 1942: Sonrisa—Mid-season to late. Height 38 inches, with good branching. A self-blend of glowing “coppery pink” with yellow undertone. Most difficult to describe. Falls 3x3. inches, rounded, wide at the haft. Standards three by 3½ inches, closed. Styles yellow, flushed “pink.” Beard orange yellow. A large flower, with substance, and form to display its color. Each $35.00 Net
From Carl Salbach catalog 1945: SONRISA (DeForrest 1942). Well formed, large blooms of a coppery pink color, with yellow undertones, giving the flowers a metallic finish. Excellent form, good :substance and a vigorous grower. 36". Mid- season. $15.00.
From 1946 Fairmount Gardens catalog: SONRISA (DeForest 1942) M. L. A blend of coppery pink with a strong undertone of yellow, and a smooth shining finish enveloping the whole flower. The large flaring flow ers have very firm substance with excellent placement on well branched sturdy stalks. H. M., A. I. S. 1945. R. 88 1945. 38 in.
From Western Iris Gardens catalog, 1948: SONRISA (DeForest, 1942). M. 36". Coppery pink, blended with cream undertone and golden metallic finish. Flowers are slightly ruffled and have flaring falls and firm substance. HM 1945. $4.00.

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