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(D. Meek, R. 1977). Sdlg. 51-3-9. TB 34" (86 cm) M-L. "S. deep red-black; F. same, heavily ruffled; bronze beard tipped violet. Montego Bay X Dark Valley., D & J Gardens 1978. " I have used the AIS Database Checklist for this iris, and as you can see it was registered in 1977 and introduced in 1978.
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Jan 19, 2006
This picture is close-up 'straight-on', and shows Cherry Smoke's colors and form in good detail. I am impressed with this iris.
Jan 19, 2006
I hesitated to use this picture because it shows a stem of another iris blown down in upper left background. I like to use this angle because it gives a little different 'take' on its appearance, especially the beards.