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■(TB) 'Master Charles'

1943, Williamson

'Master Charles' ( Mary Williamson, R. 1943) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1D. BB2932 x unknown. Honorable Mention 1944; Award of Merit 1946; Award of Merit, RHS 1953.

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Master Charles TB 1943 Longfield Listing.jpgmaster-charles1-16.jpgmaster charles fl.jpgmastercharles-jb.jpgMstr Chas std view.JPG
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References:

From Marble Iris Gardens catalog, 1957: MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943). M. 38 in. A rich glowing mulberry Iris with a definite charm and flare to the form. The standards are true purple with an overlaying black sheen blending to madder-brown at the base. The falls are rich purple overlaid velvety black blending to madder-brown at the haft. The beard is mulberry-purple tipped brown. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1957: MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) Each .60; 3 for 1.50. Down in price by now, but class does not change. This is a truly refined iris of glowing mulberry purple, flaring and charming in form. A blackish sheen blending to brown at base and haft adds distinction. 36 inches. HM 1944, AM 1946.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Master Charles TB 1943 Longfield Listing.jpgjpg Master Charles TB 1943 Longfield Listing.jpg manage 96 K 02 Feb 2024 - 17:48 EdenSprings Introductory Listing from 1943 Longfield Catalog
Mstr_Chas_std_view.JPGJPG Mstr_Chas_std_view.JPG manage 1 MB 21 May 2016 - 17:43 DaveinPA View with bud
master-charles1-16.jpgjpg master-charles1-16.jpg manage 284 K 18 Sep 2016 - 06:18 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
master_charles_fl.jpgjpg master_charles_fl.jpg manage 69 K 13 Aug 2012 - 04:33 IrisP  
mastercharles-jb.jpgjpg mastercharles-jb.jpg manage 73 K 21 Feb 2013 - 14:44 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
Topic revision: r16 - 03 Feb 2024, Harloiris
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