■(TB) 'Concord Velvet'
1952, Crosby
'Concord Velvet' (
Luzon Crosby, R. 1951). TB, 42" (107 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1M, Concord-purple self.
'William A. Setchell' x
'Sable'. Tell 1952.
See below:
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References:
From Wallace Iris Gardens catalog 1955: CONCORD VELVET - (Crosby '52).M. (William A Setchell x Sable.) About the largest of the deep purples. In the same color-range with Northwestern and Pagan Royal and equally as fine. H. M. '52. $4.00. |
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: CONCORD VELVET (Crosby 1952) M. 38 in. (Wm. A. Setchell x Sable). Large, well formed flowers of rich concord grape purple. Stalks tall and very wellbranched . Should be a fine parent. H.M. 1952. 2.00. |
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