■(TB) 'Céleste'

1855, Lémon

'Céleste' (Jean-Nicolas Lémon, 1855). TB, Midseason bloom, Color code B1L. Sweet fragrance. High Commendation (R.H.S.) 1903, shown by Barr; High Commendation (R.H.S.) 1916.

See below:

• References
• Synonyms
• Nursery Listings

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References

From Cornell Bulletin 112: "Color effect a delicate azure-blue self. Standards pallid blue-violet. falls pallid bluish violet, lighter along the whitish, yellow-tipped beard. The surface texture of the standards is crumpled, while that of the falls is slightly cockled. This plant is especially useful for its cool blue color and mass produced by the numerous smallish flowers. Its vigorous growth, well-borne flowers, and soft color continue to make it a favorite. Rating 71"
From Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930: "CELESTE (Lemon, 1855). Flowers of clear azure blue with suggestions of clean white throughout. Open flowers carried gracefully on thirty-inch stems - $0.25."
From Lovett's Nursery, Spring wholesale trade list: 1944: "H. Cramer*, Celestial blue. $0.70 per 10, $5.00 per 100." *Syn. for 'CELESTE'; Spring wholesale trade list 1944
Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939. The American Iris Society.

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Synonyms

Caelestina, Coeleste, Coelstin (Floy 1852), Coelestina, Coelestis (Lémon 1855; Verd. 1858), Edna (B & A), Halleneriana* (Buster, n.d.; Wing, n.d.; Gillot 1928; Tur 1921), H. Cramer (J.T. Lovett 1944), Lady Frances, Pallida Celeste, Pulcherrima.

Nursery Listings

Van H. 1864; F. & P. 1884; Macoun (n.d.); Far 1912; Wing 1920; Tur. 1921; Gillot 1928; Long. 1930; Berry 1938; Kat. 1939; * J. T. Lovett 1944; Buster

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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