■(TB) 'Cliffs Of Dover'

1953, Fay

'Cliffs Of Dover' ( Orville Fay, R. 1952) TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. White. 'New Snow' X 'Cahokia'. Fay 1953. Honorable Mention 1953; Judge's Choice 1954; Award of Merit 1955.

Other references: AIS Bulletin #216, January 1975, page 17.

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From Fay catalog, 1956: Cliffs of Dover (1953) $7.50. No. 49-17- New Snow X Cahokia. Large, flaring and ruffled clear white flowers of great substance, borne on 36-inch sturdy bloom stems. There are no haft markings and the beard is light yellow. A good grower and fast increaser. Blue-green foliage. Completely winter hardy at Chicago. Mid-season. H.C. 1952; H.M. 1953; A.M. 1955; 100 Best 1955.
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1964: CLIFFS OF DOVER (Fay 1953). Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50. Gorgeous, clear white with no haft markings and a light yellow beard. The beauty of thislarge ruffled flower is accentuated by the blue-green foliage. Good grower and fast increaser. Midseason. 3 feet. AM 1955. Picture page 4.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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