1929, Loomis
'Blue Velvet' (Dr. P. A. Loomis, R. 1929) TB. Late bloom. Color Class-B1D. Loomis, Quality Gardens 1929; Wassenberg 1938.
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BLUE VELVET. Few irises have received more favorable comment during the past two years than has this rich velvety seedling from the hand of Dr. Loomis of Colorado Springs. An iris of the 'Swazi' type, larger, bluer, and finer in every way. Not very rapid of increase, it will lie in demand for a long time to come. Each $14.00 _[Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932] |
Blue Velvet (Loomis)-far too shy a bloomer. [G. L. Pilkington, "Iris Notes", A.I.S. Bulletin 74 (July 1939): 31.] |
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