Both these iris were sold to me by a not so reputable dealer. Many years ago I ordered Peach Picotee. I received the iris in the first picture. When I complained I received the second iris.
I believe it is correct I thought the first iris might be Celebration Song but after seeing it growing in my neighbor's yard, I don't believe it is. I like this iris much better. The hybridizer of Peach Picotee worked very hard to get it right as shown by the long list of flowers used in it's heritage.
Peach Picotee Parentage: M 858-3: (I 524-1: ((Rippling Waters x (Annabel Lee sib x Claudia Rene)) x ((Fairy Rose x Cashmere) x ((R 387 x T 79-F: (Amethyst Flame x Wonderment)) x T 79-2))) x J 288-A: (Miriam Steel sib x Starina)) X N 502-E: (((C 973-A, Lilac Champagne sdlg x ((Alpenrose x Whole Cloth) x Cashmere)) x (C 973-A x (((Broadway Star x Giant Rose) x ((Maytime x Opal Beauty) x Whole Cloth)) x Wine and Roses))) x ((Champagne Music x Christmas Time sdlg) x (Orchid Brocade x (Annabel Lee sib x Emma Cook)))).
