■(TB) 'Goodness'

1962, Babson

'Goodness' (Sanford Babson, R. 1960). Seedling# J36-8. TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-W1B. White with pale blue center. 'Rehobeth' X 'Mary McClellan' Melrose 1962. High Commendation 1961; Honorable Mention 1963; Award of Merit 1967.

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From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing GOODNESS, HC '61 (Sanford Babson) Rehobeth X Mary McClellan. Not only magnificent but GREAT, this new white has widely branched and sturdy stems that carry huge flowers of fluted elegance with unusual powder-blue beards The petals are almost overly wide. Stock very limited.Net $35.00. Melrose.
From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1964: GOODNESS (Babson '62) As you can see by the photo on the front cover, this is an iris of sumptuous proportions. It is an iris of perfect substance, superb branching and vigorous growth. Also it is an iris of appealing color: cool white with a flush of blue through the heart and a baby blue beard. Sheer elegance in an iris. HM'63. NET-25.00.

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