(TB) 'Robert J. Graves'

1958, Smith

'Robert J. Graves' (Catherine and Kenneth D. Smith, R. 1957). Seedling# 55-70. TB, 34" (86 cm). Late bloom. Pure white. 'South Pacific' X 'Valley Mist'. Fairmount 1958.

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From Fairmount Gardens catalog,1958: ROBERT J. GRAVES 55-70 (C. and K. Smith 1958) L. This late flowering iris is a very large flaring pure white with a pale yellow beard. The blooms are similar in form to those of South Pacific, but are more broad both in the closely held standards and the very wide full falls that are nearly horizontal. The flowers measure 7 inches wide and 5-1/2 inches high and are generously ruffled. A handsome iris with firm substanced flowers well spaced on strong, sturdy stalks. South Pacific x Valley Mist. 35 in. Net $15.00

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