■(TB) 'Wayward Wind'

1958, Baker

'Wayward Wind' (O. T. Baker, R. 1956). Seedling# 51-17-1. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class-O1, Antique bronze self, slight infusion of chartreuse; beard same. Seedling# 49-2: ('Sylvia Murray' x 'Rocket') x 'Cordovan'. Baker's Acre 1958. Honorable Mention 1958; Judges' Choice 1959; Award of Merit 1961.

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From AIS Bulletin #149, April 1958. Introducing WAYWARD WIND (H.C. 1957) (Sylvia. Murray X Rocket) X Cordovan. All who have seen and admired this iris agree that there is none other of this coloring. Best described as having the warm coloring of burnished antique bronze with a very slight infusion of chartreuse. A true self even to the beard. Excellent tailored form, heavy substance, tightly domed standards and flaring falls, prolific bloomer. Truly a distinguished flower. $20.00. Bakers Acre.
WAYWARD WIND, O. T. Baker, a splendid iris of unusual coloring, antique bronze with a slight infusion of chartreuse-green, has tailored, heavily substance flowers with domed standards and flaring falls. Bloom is prolific. Melba Hamblen, "Honors, Review and Preview", A.I.S. Bulletin 164 (Jan. 1962): 14.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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