(TB) 'Varese'

1935, Williamson

'Varese' (E. B. Williamson, R. 1935). Sdlg. 1090. TB. 37". Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1D. 'Cinnabar' x unknown. Longfield Iris Farm 1935. Synonyms: Vasese[AIS Bull. 64:98).

"A very lovely red purple. I consider it an improved Joycette; and I understand that the Red Douglas is also so termed. Probably side by side they are quite different and plenty of room for both. I have not seen the Red Douglas; but I am sure no one could be disappointed in Varese." (AIS Bull. 63, p. 30).

"Varese is a blazing rose-purple that will defy anyone to pass it by unnoticed—one of those irises that catches the eye in the distance with its “come hither” air. There are eight blooms on a stalk, high branched, the flowers being large and of pleasing form." (AIS Bull 58, p. 45).

"...a deep wine-red self with well domed standards and very velvety red falls, slight reticulations near the beard which is brilliant yellow. I was much impressed with its deep vivid coloring." (AIS Bull 58, p. 27).

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Introductory catalog description from Longfield for 1935:

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From Longfield Iris Farms catalog, 1935: Varese (Wmsn. No. 1090, 1935). (Cinnabar X —). The most brilliant red purple Iris with a fine globular form and wonderful substance. Wonderful for the garden because of its great carrying power. S. arching, cupped, obovate, Rosolane Purple; F. straight hanging, rounding wedge-shaped, Dahlia Purple; Haft, white veined maroon; style branches, Lemon Chrome, crest Terra Cotta; beard, very heavy, Light Cadmium. Large flowers 4 inches wide and 5 inches high, eight flowers to a stalk that is well branched. Very vigorous, fast multiplier and floriferous. 37 inches tall. Though there are many red purples on the market, many authorities think this merits introduction because of its brilliance and excellent form and substance. $10.00.
American Iris Society, Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939, (pp. 551-552). American Iris Society.
American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Issue 58, p. 27). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58626002
American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Issue 59, p. 45). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58626080
American Iris Society., Sturtevant, Robert Swan., American Iris Society., & Sturtevant, Robert S. (1920). Bulletin of the American Iris Society (Issue 63, p. 30). American Iris Society. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/58611841
Longfield Iris Farm (Bluffton, Ind.) & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1935). Williamson iris : [catalog] (p. 2). Longfield Iris Farm. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/44443640

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