Mary Frances

(Gaulter '73)38" Mid-Season Bloom. This tall bearded iris is a lovely light blue-orchid self with white-centered falls. It has a white beard lightly touched with yellow. The throat is orange and the falls are wide and nicely flaring with standards closing gently in a round, wavy top. It is medium tall with good branching and a long season of bloom. Fragrant . This iris has won multiple awards including the coveted Dykes Medal. Awards: Honorable Mention 1974; Award of Merit 1976; American Dykes Medal 1979. Nelson Award 1980, Nelson Award 1982, Nelson Award 1988.