■ (SPU) 'Blue Lassie'

1978, Niswonger

'Blue Lassie' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1978). Seedling #Sp9-72. SPU, height 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Blue with white infusion on Falls; yellow signal. 'Moon By Day' X unknown. Niswonger, 1978. Honorable Mention 1980.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #229 Spring 1978 Introducing BLUE LASSIE (Niswonger '78). Sp 9-72: Moon By Day X unknown but probably a self. Spuria, M, 40" (102 em), B/5PB8Y, fertile. This nice blue has an infusion of white with a yellow signal. It has produced some nice seedlings of differing colors, one of which is Looking Glass Eyes, which will be introduced next year. This one is good for hybridizing as well as being beautiful. $20.00. Cape Iris.
From Cape Iris catalog,1980: BLUE LASSIE (Niswonger'78) Sp 9-72: Moon By Day X Unknown (Probably self) Spuria, Mid. , 40" (102 cm), B/5PB8Y, Fertile, HM' 80. This blue has an infusion of white with a yellow signal. It has produced some very fine seedlings including some from a cross with I. klattii. $9.00.

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