■(AB) 'Mary McClellan '

1952, Craig

'Mary McClellan' (Tom Craig, R. 1952). EC, TB-onco. 50" (127 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-VB1D. Self, deep violet-blue. 'Blue Ox' X 'Chivalry'. Craig 1952. Honorable Mention 1954 as a TB; White Award 1959.

Also listed in TB web. 'Mary McClellan'.

NOTE: This iris has not been accepted as an arilbred by the Aril Society International because it does not exhibit the aril characteristics necessary for ASI acceptance.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: MARY McCLELLAN (Craig '52) M-48". Except for Giant Mohr, largest Oncobred in existence. Mammoth vibrant deep violet-blue; stalks up to 45 to 50 inches. Four-way branching. C. White Mem. Award '59. Blue Ox X Chivalry. Reg. $2.00; on $10 order $1.30; on $25 order 95c; 3 for $2.40; 10 for $7.20.
From 1958 Melrose Gardens catalog: MARY McCLELLAN (Craig '52) the towering, beautifully branched stems carry flowers of dramatic proportions; classic nobility; a judge's dream of form; and deep violet blue that is clear and vibrant, lacking the dullness so often seen in this color class. A thrill and a spectacle seldom achieved in a flower. 10.00

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07