‘Arabi Treasure’ ( Margaret Burnett, R. 1962). Seedling #M-60-1. IB, height 18″ (46 cm), Early bloom. Deep violet self. ‘Arabi Pasha’ X ‘Garnet Treasure’. Melrose 1963. High Commendation 1962, Honorable Mention 1964, Award of Merit 1968.

ARABI TREASURE (Burnett ’63) 20″ Deep cobalt violet blue with bright, wide and fuzzy blue beards. The flowers have broad petals and good substance. Vigorous, clean foliage. AM ’68. VALUE 1.25 ……. DISC. PRICE .85 [Melrose Gardens Catalog 1972]

Provenance: Image 1 from Presby Iris Gardens 2004.