(TB) 'Wide World'

1954, Cook

'Wide World' (Paul Cook, R. 1953) Seedling# Imbri-151. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Reverse bicolor. Standards pale wistaria-blue (Ridgway), paler above, deeper below; falls white; beard white. Blue seedling# 16048 X seedling# 17048: (blue seedling x ((pink seedling x 'I.imbricata' ) x blue seedling)). Longfield 1954. Honorable Mention 1954.

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: WIDE WORLD (Cook 1954) M. 40 in. (From Iris lmbricata sdlg. x tall bearded blue). An iris of special interest to hybridizers as it brings blood of lmbricata into the tall bearded lines. A large ansJ very lovely reverse blue bicolor, this has stands of pale blue deeper at the base and broad flaring falls of pure white with white beard. Excellent stalks with many buds. H. M. 1954. Net 18.00.
Frpm Longfield Gardens 1954 Mr. Paul Cook, an exacting hybridizer, continues to produce an unending list of fine Iris. This year DARK BOATMAN is added to his “black” line along with the notable SABLE, INDIANA NIGHT and SABLE NIGHT. WIDE WORLD is one of the first new color breaks from his I. imbricata hybrids. Others will follow as the line continues to develop. His bicolors are developing wonderful new lines in both amoenas and unusual variegatas. Along with these are fine new reds, pinks, yellows and whites. </br WIDE WORLD (No. Imbri-151)This is an Iris we have been watching and waiting to introduce. An Iris of special interest not only to hybridizers but also an Iris of great beauty. A blue and white reversed bicolor, one of the unique and interesting colors that have appeared from hybridizing blue with Iris imbricata. Flowers are large, 6 inches x 6 inches, of thick substance, beautiful form and lustrous finish. Standards are pale blue, deeper at the base. The broad, flaring falls are white, with white beards. Stems are 40 inches tall, low-branched, and bear ten flowers. The plant is of consistently strong growth and free blooming habit. $20.00

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