(TB) 'Chloris'

1937, Knorr

'Chloris' (Mrs. A. C. Knorr, R. 1937) TB. 42". Midseason bloom. Color Class-S7L. High Commendation 1935; Bull. A.I.S. 60: 49. Feb. 1936; 67: 44. Oct. 1937; Synonym: Anna Knorr (Bull. A.I.S. 60: 49. Feb. 1936; 67: 44. Oct. 1937); slight fragrance. Quality Gardens 1937.

Introductory catalog description from Quality Gardens, 1937:

Reistrations for 1937:

Chloris was listed in at least nine nursery catalogs from 1937 to as late as 1959. Mrs. Pattison introduced it and sold it in her last three catalogs ending in 1939. Robert Wayman started selling it in 1942, follwed by National and Wassenberg starting in 1943. It was listed in Melrose's catalog from 1956 through 1959. There could be more sellers of 'Chloris' but not documented as of 2024. It may be extinct. No picture of it has been found.

Chloris—40 in. A magnificent new introduction. The ground color is a luminous soft yellow, with a delicate orchid and soft blue overlay. An unusually beautiful soft pastel blend, with a vivid orange beard in striking contrast and a golden hue at the throat, Very orchid-like. .50 cents (Wayman, 1942)

Varietal Notes: "A nice pale pink blend, worth having, but it will create no excitement." (AIS Bull. 73:43)

Varietal Notes: "A pallida type, pink and yellow blend with typical hanging, somewhat tucked, falls. Tall thin stems of moderate branch. 30". (AIS Bull. 74:52)

See below:

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References:

American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Vol. 67, p. 44). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58612643
American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Issue 73, p. 43). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58616232
Robert Wayman (Firm), Wayman, Robert., & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1942). Rare irises and peonies, 1942 (p. 10). Robert Wayman. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/60875644
American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Issue 74, p. 52). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58616319
Chas. F. Wassenberg (Firm) & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1951). Dealers’ & growers’ wholesale prices, fall 1951 spring 1952 (p. 4). C.F. Wassenberg. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/62182487
Cottam Iris Garden, Cottam, Audrey B., & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1957). 1957 selections from the Cottam Iris Garden. Cottam Iris Garden. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/62892203
Grandview Gardens, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1948). Grandview Gardens, 1948 (p. 9). Grandview Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/61424853
Marble Iris Gardens, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1952). Landscape with iris, 1952 (p. 9). Marble Iris Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/62200608
Melrose Gardens, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1959). Melrose Gardens : 1959 (p. 17). Melrose Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/63315138
National Iris Gardens (Beaverton, Or.), Weed, Howard, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1946). National Iris Gardens, 1946 (p. 10). National Iris Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/61252793
Quality Gardens., Pattison, Douglas, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1937). Fine new and rare iris and hemerocallis (p. 4). Quality Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/59565064
Warner Iris Gardens, & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1947). Iris for your garden : 1947 (p. 6). Warner Iris Gardens. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/61384956

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