1923, Mohr
'Carmelo' RB (William Mohr, 1923). AB, TMB. Midseason bloom. Light blue self. I. korolkowii X I. germanica Major. Mohr, 1921.
Also listed in TB web: 'Carmelo'.
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From Indian Spring Farm catalog, 1927: "An unusual and interesting Seedling of Korolkowi X Germanica Major parentage that has proved as hardy as it is graceful and lovely. The long, narrow flowers are a distinct shade of blue-violet with deeper blue veinings, identical in shape with the Korolkowi species. Award of Merit, 1924, by the Royal Horticultural Socicty, London. $1.50 each." |
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