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■(TB) 'Melody Waters'

1957, Linse

'Melody Waters' (Jack Linse, R. 1956). Seedling NSCAP 55-21. TB-onco hybr., 36" (91 cm). Midseason late bloom. Color Class V1, Violet self (sea lavender, Wilson 637/2), deeper toward edges; yellow beard. (Name transferred from 1955 registration, not to be introduced.). 'New Snow' x 'Capitola'. Easy Breeze 1957.

NOTE: Also listed in AB web. 'Melody Waters'.

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ORIGINAL CATALOG DESCRIPTION

MELODY WATERS (Linse 1957) 36". Very late. This is Nscap 55-21, (New Snow X Capitola), and one of the most beautiful irises I have ever seen. It is a Sea Lavender violet (Wilson 637/2), deeper toward the edges and the beard is yellow. Very different to the general run of these hybrids, for its broad flaring falls are beautifully ruffled as are the standards, which are domed and overlapping, and it blooms with the latest, whereas most are very early. Substance is excellent, it has three branches and a terminal, and the plants are vigorous and hardy, having withstood 20° below zero. Each, Net $25.00,
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: MELODY WATERS (Linse '57) E. 36 in. New Snow x Capitola. Beautiful hybrid of sea lavender violet with deeper fleckings of violet. Huge, mohr form with broad, beautifully formed petals. 5.00.
 

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