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(TB) 'Caroline Burr'

1940, Smith

'Caroline Burr' (Kenneth D. Smith, R.1939). Seedling B-100. TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-W4. High Commendation 1939, Honorable Mention 1940, Award of Merit 1942. Introduced 1940.

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CAROLINE BURR (K. Smith 1940) M. L. An aristocrat among Iris. Distinguished for its fascinating new color and perfection of form. A light ivory self overlaid with palest chartreuse and a frosty iridescent sheen. Flowers of large size and exceptional substance are evenly placed on tall sturdy four branched stalks. The standards are beautifully domed and have a pronounced midrib which adds greatly to the strength of the bloom. The well rounded falls are semi-flaring and in excellent proportion to the standards. Awarded a Gold Medal at the New York World's Fair Iris Show in May 1939 for being the outstanding novelty in the whole show. H. C., A. I. S. 1939. H. M., A. I. S. 1940. Per. R. 89 1941. 45 in. $15.00. Mrs. Thomas Nesmith, Fairmount Gardens Catalog, Lowell, Massachusetts, A Selected List of Tall Bearded Iris. Summer 1942-Spring 1943.
"Definitely disappointing. It showed purple flecks in the flowers as many of the Dykes iris do (Ohio)." Unknown author, Varietal Comment. AIS Bulletin #101 (April 1946): 72
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019


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