■(TB) 'Modern Classic'

1975, Knocke

'Modern Classic' (Frederick Knocke, R. 1975). Seedling# K-919 TB, 40" (102 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Aster violet markings on white ground; yellow beard tipped violet. 'Space Ship' X 'Stepping Out'. Tell 1975. High Commendation 1973; High Commendation 1974; Honorable Mention 1976; Award of Merit 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing MODERN CLASSIC (Dr. F. J. Knocke). M-L, 40". (Space Ship X Stepping Out). This white ground plicata with aster-violet stitching is aptly named. The flower is perfection, and the fluting heavy. Bud placement superb, and there are many. Often 3 and 4 perfectly spaced blooms open at once. A supreme show prospect. The beard is pale yellow tipped violet. #K 919. HC '73 and '74. A co-introduction. $25.00. Tell's Gardens.

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• [Cooley's Gardens 1987]: White-ground plicata. Stitching violet in color, and pale yellow beard tipped in violet. Many buds, heavily fluted blossoms evenly spaced. HM, '76; AM, '79 -- DavidPotembski - 30 Apr 2013
• This TB reaches 44-46" here. Slender stalks are a problem in wind (Aren't they all?) Photographed in afternoon shade to enhance color. Strong sun seems to
• distort pigmentation. This is an iris I easily grow with other perennials including roses, daylilies, & phlox in this border. -- LeonElliott - 2013-08-05