■(TB) 'Strathmore'

1949, Morris

'Strathmore' (Sir Cedric Morris, R. 1948) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R4L. 'Edward Of Windsor' x Hall seedling# V21. Selected and named by Queen Elizabeth in show of The Iris Society (England). June 1948. R. Wallace & Co 1949.

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From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: STRATHMORE (Morris 1949) M. 39 in. (Edward of Windsor x Hall flamingo pink). A smooth, gleaming self of rich apricot pink with a rich red beard. The best English variety wa have seen. 2.50.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: STRATHMORE (Morris '49) EM-33". See color plate. A flower of remarkable purity & trueness of color. Exceptionally smooth, precise styling. A good seed setter & pollen parent. Very high among desirable parents in breeding flamingo pinks, to bring in fresh blood from overseas. Personally selected & named by H. M. Queen Mother Elizabeth. (Edward of Windsor X Hall Pink seedling). Reg. $2.75: on $10 order $2.05; on $25 order $1.75; 3 for $5.00.
From the British Iris Society Checklist: TB, 39.5" (100 cm). Peach pink self. 'Edward of Windsor' x Hall pink seedling. In 1948 it was shown at the Chelsea flower show, and the then Queen Elizabeth 'gaciously consented to have it named "Strathmore" after her own home. A beautiful flower of clear apricot pink, a good shape and unusual colour.

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