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■(TB) 'The Black Douglas'

1934, Sass

'The Black Douglas' (Jacob Sass, R. 1934) TB 36" Midseason bloom. Color Class-B7D. Honorable Mention 1936.

Also listed in the following nursery catalogs: Fairmount 1946.

note: 'The Black Douglas' exhibits PBF(Purple-based foliage).

See below:

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References:

From Sass catalog, 1937: THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1934)- S. dark violet, F. blackish violet. Blue beard tipped yellow. A fine dark colored iris. Branching stem 36 inches tall. $5.00
The Black Douglas: (J. Sass). Well branched tall stalk with very dark well shaped blackish purple flowers, not as well formed as one might like. [Belsley, Ray J., Varietal Comments. Bulletin of the American Iris Society 74 (July 1939), 19.]
 
From Robert Wayman catalog 1940_: THE BLACK DOUGLAS - "This is unquestionably the best of the new dark tones or so-called blacks. It is a very richly and deeply colored iris of perfect form, heavy substance, huge size and a prolific bloomer. The general effect is an intense deep blackish pansy violet and it seems to be cut out of velvet." Honorable Mention 1936.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-05-14
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TheBlackDouglas.jpgjpg TheBlackDouglas.jpg manage 21 K 16 Nov 2011 - 18:29 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Wildwood Gardens
TheBlackDouglas11.JPGJPG TheBlackDouglas11.JPG manage 99 K 02 Sep 2021 - 11:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TheBlackDouglas12BHI.jpgjpg TheBlackDouglas12BHI.jpg manage 73 K 06 May 2012 - 14:56 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TheBlackDouglas300.jpgjpg TheBlackDouglas300.jpg manage 82 K 13 Nov 2018 - 22:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Argyle Acres
TheBlackDouglas34Sass.JPGJPG TheBlackDouglas34Sass.JPG manage 74 K 14 May 2010 - 21:19 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
The_Black_Douglas_fl.jpgjpg The_Black_Douglas_fl.jpg manage 70 K 21 Feb 2011 - 19:32 IrisP  
blackdouglas9.JPGJPG blackdouglas9.JPG manage 162 K 17 Jun 2023 - 01:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba-Canada
the-black-douglas1-20.jpgjpg the-black-douglas1-20.jpg manage 318 K 16 Nov 2020 - 07:12 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
the-black-douglas1.jpgjpg the-black-douglas1.jpg manage 35 K 11 Jul 2010 - 19:48 Main.mikeu The Black Douglas by Mike Unser
the-black-douglas2.jpgjpg the-black-douglas2.jpg manage 17 K 11 Jul 2010 - 19:49 Main.mikeu The Black Douglas by Mike Unser
the-black-douglas6-20.jpgjpg the-black-douglas6-20.jpg manage 311 K 16 Nov 2020 - 07:11 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
theblackdouglas01.JPGJPG theblackdouglas01.JPG manage 66 K 02 Dec 2014 - 15:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
theblackdouglas02.JPGJPG theblackdouglas02.JPG manage 86 K 02 Apr 2019 - 02:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
theblackdouglas1.jpgjpg theblackdouglas1.jpg manage 135 K 12 Jun 2016 - 03:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Eleanor Hutchison-Manitoba,Canada
theblackdouglas2.jpgjpg theblackdouglas2.jpg manage 212 K 08 Jun 2017 - 01:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by Eleanor Hutchison near Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada-Z3
theblackdouglas4.JPGJPG theblackdouglas4.JPG manage 189 K 24 Jun 2020 - 11:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas5.JPGJPG theblackdouglas5.JPG manage 188 K 24 Jun 2020 - 11:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas6.JPGJPG theblackdouglas6.JPG manage 861 K 30 Jul 2018 - 20:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas60.JPGJPG theblackdouglas60.JPG manage 223 K 17 Dec 2021 - 03:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas61.JPGJPG theblackdouglas61.JPG manage 147 K 18 Jan 2022 - 16:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas62.JPGJPG theblackdouglas62.JPG manage 158 K 18 Jan 2022 - 16:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas63.JPGJPG theblackdouglas63.JPG manage 225 K 18 Jan 2022 - 16:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
theblackdouglas7.jpgjpg theblackdouglas7.jpg manage 18 K 21 Mar 2013 - 20:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Chapman Iris
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