ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1966

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 37"

BLOOM SEASON: Early to Mid

DESCRIPTION: Rich glossy ruby-red self; F. with heavier nap; dull brown beard.

PARENTAGE: R 348.-A (((L 572-i (1(1 338-1 (Casa Morena x Burmese Ruby)) x ((I 244-1 (Orelio x Pacemaker))) x Trim) X Tomeco

AWARDS: HM'67, JC'68, Cook-Lapham Bowl '68

INTERESTING INFO: From its Introductory 1966 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: Differs from any previous introduction. It is not a fiery coppery red, not a maroon or a mahogany, and not a purple red, but really a deep, glossy ruby red that shines like a rich translucent polished carnelian. It truly gleams like a jewel. Not only is its color rich and vibrant, but it has classical precision of form. Every floret seems to be equally perfect. Texture is enamelled and somewhat velvety. To list its breeding for six generations is to recite a litany of fine breeders: Inca Chief, Orelio, Trim (twice), Cordovan, Pacemaker, and finally the ultra smooth Tomeco. $25.00