New Zealand Iris breeder Jean Stevens was ranked amongst the top six breeders in the world in1949 when 'Pinnacle' - which was the first y...Read Moreellow amoena - was introduced. Regarded by many as the most original color development of the 1940's, it quickly became popular and was the top AM winner in the US in 1951. Due to the BIS ruling that New Zealand and Australian raised varieties were not eligible for the American Dykes Medal, this colour break iris was barred from competition. Had Pinnacle been in the running for the Dykes, what an outcome?
New Zealand Iris breeder Jean Stevens was ranked amongst the top six breeders in the world in1949 when 'Pinnacle' - which was the first y...Read More