(AB) 'N. J. Thomas'

1944, Thomas/Thorup

'N. J. Thomas' (N. J. Thomas/ Herman Thorup, R. 1944) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B3M. 'William Mohr' x 'El Capitan'. Herman F. Thorup, Tell Muhlestein 1944.

Also listed in TB web: 'N. J. Thomas'

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From Muhlestein catalog, 1945: N. J. Thomas (Thomas-Thorup '44) We introduced this last year. A cross of Wm. Mohr x El Capitan. A bi-blue purple of fine form. The first Wm. Mohr seedling with somewhat velvety falls. Sets seed easily. $10.00.
From The Court Of Iris catalog, 1955: N.J. THOMAS (Thomas-Thorup '44) M 26" (Wm. Mohr X El Capitan) another record gives Cardinal as pollen parent. This blue-purple bi-color has a velvety heavy substance with Onco appearance. $.50
From Supplement To The Comprehensive Checklist of Aril and Arilbred Iris by Sharon McAllister, April 2000: N.J. THOMAS AB (N. J. Thomas, R. 1944). Seedling # NIA. TMB, tall, M. William Mohr X El Capitan. AIS Color Class: B3M (medium blue bitone).'76 CL: Medium blue bitone.Vallette: "blue-purple bitone effect, not much onco." Thomas, 1944. Notes: An OB- in both systems. Ref: AIS '49, p. 176; ASI '76, p. 61; Vallette, p. 191.

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