Re: STUDY IN BLACK- Happy Birthday

Walter writes:

> 	STUDY IN BLACK, Gordon Plough, '68, turned thirty this year, too.
> A tailored deep red black, this iris converted a lot of people who had
> only a casual interest in irises in to full blown, card-carrying AISers.
> Often with three flowers open, she was a contender for the best black in
> local shows.  Never upstaged by her lack of ruffles, she has a color
> impact that has continued to charm iris fanciers over the years and will 
> for years to come.  SIB was awarded the AIS Award of Merit, and she and I
> brought home the best black trophy several times from Ft. Worth shows.
> Many happy returns.
> 
Of all the new irises planted last year, this one has done the best in
performance-by far.  Today, after two days of scorching dry heat there were
still three blooms on one stalk, still looking good and more healthy
looking
buds still to come.  I hope this is an indication of future performance.

Donald Eaves
donald@eastland.net
Zone 7 and now I'm wanting to wander in the alleys of Richmond and see for
myself!
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