■(TB) 'Superlation'

1957, Cook

'Superlation'(Paul Cook, R. 1957). Seedling# 13855. TB 36" Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-W4. Standards white to base of claw; falls light violet with margin of pale violet; beard, white tinged bluish. 'Blue Rhythm' X seedling# 3550: (blue seedling x ('Progenitor' x 'Shining Waters'))., Cook 1962. Honorable Mention 1963.

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From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing SUPERLATION (Blue Rhythm x 3550). An iris of sharply defined color contrast that from the time of its first flowering has held the attention of many visitors as one of the very best of this amoena line. Standards white to base, domed, slightly ruffled. Falls light violet-blue, flaring, with moderate ruffling. Flowers large (5-1/2 x 6). Strong 35-inch stems, branched from middle, bearing 9 buds. Midseason to late. $20.00. Paul Cook.

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