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■(TB) 'Dark Boatman'
1954, Cook
'Dark Boatman' (Paul Cook, R. 1953) Seedling 3850. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards anthracene-violet; falls velvety black, tinged dark anthracene-violet; beard dark bluish violet (Ridgway). 'Black Forest' x seedling 12047: ('Modoc' x 'Black Wings') x 'Sable') x ('Sable' x ( 'Modoc' x 'Black Wings')). Longfield 1954. High Commendation 1952. Honorable Mention 1954; Judges' Choice 1955; Award of Merit 1956.
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| From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: DARK BOATMAN (P. Cook 1954) M. 35 in. Black Forest x ((Modoc x Black Wings) X Sable) x (Sable x (Modoc x Black Wings)). A very fine new black of excellent form that has broad ruffled petals with well domed stands and flaring falls. Standards are dark violet black and the falls are velvety black with a faint overtone of dark violet. The beard is dark violet and the hafts are clean. Choice. H. M.1954. Net 20.00. |
| From Iris Test Garden catalog, 1958: DARK BOATMAN. (Cook 1954). M. 35 in. One of Mr. Cook's finest new darks. A velvety Iris, exceptionally rich, solid coloring of intense deep violet with more velvety blackish falls. Identical colored beard and smooth unveined haft. H. M. 1954. A. M. 1956. $9.00. |
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Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| 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.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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Dark Boatman TB 1954 Longfield CAT Listing.jpg | manage | 71 K | 02 Feb 2024 - 13:23 | EdenSprings | Introductory Listing from 1954 Longfield Catalog |
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Dark Boatman TB 1954 Longfield CAT.jpg | manage | 220 K | 02 Feb 2024 - 13:24 | EdenSprings | Image from 1954 Longfield Catalog |
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Dark_Boatman.JPG | manage | 68 K | 01 Feb 2011 - 15:37 | IrisP | |
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darkboatman01.JPG | manage | 64 K | 03 Aug 2020 - 01:55 | TerryLaurin | Photo by HIPS Archives |
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darkboatman5.JPG | manage | 226 K | 27 Jun 2023 - 20:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1959 |
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darkboatman50.JPG | manage | 188 K | 27 Jun 2023 - 20:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1960 |
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