Howard R. Watkins
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Howard R. Watkins
Originator
Bockstoce, W.S.
Group
Herbaceous Hybrid
Date
1947
Country
USA, PA
D. VE. R. Medium height, large bright red. Strong stems, no stamens, carpels tipped pink. Double. Note: This was named for a Department of Agriculture chemist who was also a former secretary of the American Iris Society. Hybrids of Officinalis Rubra and some lactiflora variety.