1964, Knocke .............................................related links ... Novelty Irises
'Blue Tulip' ( Frederick Knocke, R. 1962). Seedling K-S. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1G, Fancy, blue self with green mid-ribs; tulip-shaped, no beard or anthers. 'Cliffs Of Dover' X 'Harbor Blue'. Tell 1964. a Novelty Iris
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From Tell’s Gardens catalog, 1964: BLUE TULIP (Dr. F. J. Knocke '64) M 38 in. (Cliffs of Dover x Harbor Blue) Here is an unusual novelty which many saw in Dr. Loomis' garden during the 1963 convention. A blue self with greenish midribs-tulip-shaped has no beard or anthers. An arrangers' delight. Plentiful stock. #K 5. $5.00 |
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jpg | BlueTulip01.jpg | manage | 62 K | 20 Nov 2014 - 21:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | BlueTulip1BJ.JPG | manage | 75 K | 29 Jan 2012 - 19:44 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Blue J Iris |
JPG | BlueTulip2BJ.JPG | manage | 72 K | 29 Jan 2012 - 19:45 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Blue J Iris |
JPG | BlueTulip4.JPG | manage | 18 K | 27 Sep 2013 - 13:37 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Trinity Garden & Design |
jpg | BlueTulipAA.jpg | manage | 23 K | 14 Feb 2011 - 01:03 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Argyle Acres |