■(TB) 'Striped Butterfly'

1958, Noyd

'Striped Butterfly' (Luella Noyd, R. 1956). Seedling# N5-34. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class B1, Light blue self, falls veined darker violet-blue; yellow beard; small area of olive-ochre at haft. 'Butterfly Wings' x 'Cahokia'. Noyd 1958. High Commendation 1957; Honorable Mention 1958; White Award 1962.

Note: Although registered as a TB, 'Striped Butterfly' is considered an Arilbred. Also listed in AB web. 'Striped Butterfly'.

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From AIS Bulletin #150, July 1958. Introducing STRIPED BUTTERFLY-M. Medium height. (Butterfly Wings X Cahokia} This light blue self has dark violet-blue veins in the falls The beard is yellow and there is a small amount of olive-ocre at the haft. Ruffled and flaring. H.C.'57. Net $25.00. Noyd's Iris Garden.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: STRIPED BUTTERFLY (Noyd '58) M-35". Here we have the stunning veined pattern of Butterfly Wings in an entirely new color. Actually bluer than most blue Iris & has heavy Butterfly Wing veining & deeper blue on the falls. So striking every visitor falls for it & immediately wants to get a start. An Iris that will immediately add to your garden the exotic feeling of the Oncos from Israel. Already it is seed parent of Jazz Baby & pollen parent of marvelous Chartreuse Butterfly. Better start using it in YOUR crossing. HM'58, C. White Mem. '62. Butterfly Wings X Cahokia. Regularly $10: on $15 order $8.95; on $25 order $7.95.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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