Difference: TbClematis (r17 vs. r16)

■(TB) 'Clematis'

1917, Bliss related links........... Flat Flowers

'Clematis' (Arthur J. Bliss, R. 1917) TB. 30" Midseason bloom. Color Class-B3M. 'Cordelia' x 'Princess Beatrice'.

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References:

From Indian Spring Farms catalog, 1927: CLEMATIS (Bliss 1917) 7.8. A unique flower that is aptly named. All six segments reflex horizontally likc a Japanese Iris, or a six-petaled clematis. Light lavender-violet, both standards and falls veined darker at the haft. Strong growing, free flowering and fragrant. 30 inches. 50 cts. each; $1.25 for 3; $4.00 per doz
From Rainbow Gardens catalog for 1925: "Unique. Shaped like an exceptionally fine Japanese iris or a large six-petaled Clematis. All six segments of the flower reflects horizontally. Color light clear violet with variable veining at the base. Strong grower, free flowering and fragrant."
From Mike Unser: Notes: After observing this iris for the past several years I have noticed a few habits it has: It tends to put up stalks over a long bloom season, with the blooms that open early in cool weather rarely showing any tendency to being flat and appearing as normal iris flowers, while those opening late in warmer temps do tend to exhibit the flat form it is famous for. In between times they tend to sloppiness as the some petals go one way and the rest others. I would call it a 'broken color' as well. Grows like a weed. - Mike Unser, WA a flat Novelty Iris
Twon early references corroborating 'Clematis' identity are two lantern slides from Wister presentation archived at SwarthmoreSee slide collection John C. Wister Collection, Scott Arboretum Archives, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College . Note These were the same image (one cropped) and color printing on the glass varies.

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jpg	Clematis2BJ.jpg	manage	101 K	03 Feb 2012 - 23:05	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Blue J Iris
JPG	ClematisBJ.JPG	manage	120 K	03 Feb 2012 - 23:06	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Blue J Iris
jpg	clematis1-mu.jpg	manage	40 K	05 Dec 2009 - 16:36	Main.mikeu	Clematis by Mike Unser
jpg	clematis2-mu.jpg	manage	39 K	05 Dec 2009 - 16:35	Main.mikeu	Clematis by Mike Unser
jpg	clematis3-mu.jpg	manage	66 K	05 Dec 2009 - 16:35	Main.mikeu	Clematis by Mike Unser
jpg	clematis4-mu.jpg	manage	50 K	05 Dec 2009 - 16:34	Main.mikeu	Clematis by Mike Unser
jpg	clematis7.jpg	manage	15 K	13 Sep 2013 - 14:51	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Anne Milner-Bliss Irises-United Kingdom
jpg	clematis8.jpg	manage	25 K	13 Sep 2013 - 14:53	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Anne Milner-Bliss Irises-United Kingdom