■(TB) 'Foaming Seas'

1959, Stevens

'Foaming Seas' (Jean Stevens, R. 1957). Seedling# 4/e194. TB, 46" (117 cm). Color Class-B1L, Very pale blue self, slightly deeper at hafts; pale blue-white beard. 'Jane Phillips' X (((('Calpurnia' x 'Morocco Rose') x 'Summit') x (sister of 'Summit' x 'Tropic Moon') x 'Chicory Blue'). Waterson 1959; Schreiner. Honorable Mention 1960.

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: FOAMING SEAS (Stevens '60) E. M. 35 in. Jane Phillips x ((((Calpurina x Morocco Rose) x Summit) x (Summit sib. x Tropic Moon) x Chicory Blue). A novel and interesting as well as beautiful new iris that appears at first glance to be of Once origin. Actually it has no onco blood but gets that appearance because of the great width of its broad round falls and its texture veined, crepy finish. Pale ice blue white. One you will like. H.M. 1960. 5.00.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: FOAMING SEAS (Stevens '60) E-38". An unusual pale lavender blue self from New Zealand. Falls broad and strongly flaring, giving almost Onco-like appearance. HM'60, RUJC'61. Involving Jane Phillips, Morocco Rose, Summit, etc. Regularly $5.00; on $10 order $3.95; on $25 order $3.50.
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