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■(TB) 'Aline'

1933, Stern

'Aline' ( Maj. Fred Stern, R. 1932). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S1L. Award of Merit 1931, Royal Horticultural Society. Fragrant.

Nursery listings: Orpington 1933, 1934, 1938; Cooley 1939; Nes. 1939.

See below:

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References

From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1938/39: ALINE (Stern 1934) A deep azure blue self of perfect form and finish. Rare and extremely beautiful. 34 in. $5.00.
American Iris Society. (n.d.). Alphabetical iris check list 1949: compiled from the records of the Registrar, Charles E.F. Gersdorff and Assistant Registrar, Mrs. Walter Colquitt, (p. 32). The American Iris Society.
Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939, (p. 89). The American Iris Society.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- Main.RPries - 2010-11-10
  • Bulletin of The American Iris Society, Issue #83, Comments on Varieties, page 8, October 1941
"A medium-toned blue with the color running smoothly up into the haft; fine form, good substance and stalk".---Lena M. Lothrop, Alhambra, Calif. -- DavidPotembski - 19 Mar 2013
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Aline.jpgjpg Aline.jpg manage 31 K 10 Nov 2010 - 18:34 UnknownUser Curtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
aline01.JPGJPG aline01.JPG manage 591 K 25 Apr 2018 - 19:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
aline02.JPGJPG aline02.JPG manage 432 K 25 Apr 2018 - 19:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
aline03.JPGJPG aline03.JPG manage 572 K 25 Apr 2018 - 19:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
aline04.JPGJPG aline04.JPG manage 464 K 25 Apr 2018 - 19:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
Topic revision: r16 - 05 Jan 2022, BrewItt
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