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There are many imposters of Jewel Tone out there. Jewel tone should be a red that is similar to wine than a rust color. Although there are some haft markings, they should not be heavily reticulated.
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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 the 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 enameled 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.
There are many imposters of Jewel Tone out there. Jewel tone should be a red that is similar to wine than a rust color. Although there are some haft markings, they should not be heavily reticulated. |