■(AB) 'Phoebus Apollo'

1954, Eckels

'Phoebus Apollo' (Richard Eckels, Selector, for Clarence G. White, deceased) R. 1953.. AB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1, Wax-yellow (Ridgway) self, deep chrome beard. Unknown. Lawson 1954. Honorable Mention as a TB 1955; Judges' Choice 1956; 2nd Runner Up for the Clarence G. White Memorial Award as an AB in 1959.

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From 1954 Lawson Iris Gardens catalog [see image for complete listing]: PHOEBUS APOLLO (Clarence G. White) M 32". In our garden we admired the superbly refined finish of its ruffled intense Wax Yellow ("gold") blossoms, its three-way-and-terminal branching, heavy substance, abundant pollen, also sets seed, and rich fragrance. Limited stock and high demand will keep the price high for some years. $25.00
From Jack Linse's 1964 Easy Breeze Iris Garden catalog: PHOEBUS APOLLO (C. G. White '54) 36". HM '55. Intense wax yellow of beautiful flaring form. Assumed to be an Oncobred, it is nicely ruffled, grows well, and is fertile. $1.00

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