Difference: TbCrystalBlue (r20 vs. r19)

(TB) ■(TB) 'Crystal Blue'

1964, Schreiner

'Crystal Blue' ( Schreiner, R. 1964) Sdlg. S-573-C. TB, 37" (94 cm), Late bloom. Frosty glacial blue self; deeper in borders. 'Galilee' X ((( 'Pierre Menard' x ( 'Blue Rhythm' x 'Chivalry')) x 'Harbor Blue'). Schreiners 1964. Honorable Mention 1965.

CRYSTAL BLUE (Schreiner '64) is another vigorous iris which produced six increases for us the first year. It is the deepest pure blue that we've seen. The flowers are huge and somewhat tailored. [Joseph Ghio, “The 1965 Iris Season in Review,” 'Crystal Blue' Bulletin of the American Iris Society( , No. 179 (October 1965): 80.] Schreiner, R. 1964) Seedling S-573-C. TB, 37" (94 cm), Late bloom. Frosty glacial blue self; deeper in borders. 'Galilee' X ((( 'Pierre Menard' x ( 'Blue Rhythm' x 'Chivalry')) x 'Harbor Blue'). Schreiners 1964. Honorable Mention 1965.

CRYSTAL BLUE See below: (Schreiner '64). This selection maintains merit in a crowded grouping due to three important traits-frosty, crystalline color, impeccable, flaring form, and late season of bloom. A direct descendent of 'Galilee', this blue further rewards one with a husky stem and plant. A variety not receiving proper plaudits and easily the finest late bloomer in medium blue. Primary fault-cannot seem to reach prescribed height consistently. [Roger R. Nelson, “Your More Music Survey,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 197 (April 1970): 8.]


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References:

From Schreiner’s catalog, 1964: CRYSTAL BLUE (Schreiner 1964) ML. 37". This clear, frosty, glacial blue is a seedling of the famous Galilee crossed with one of our own blue lines. We are trying year after year to achieve a definite progression toward greater blueness and this is our bid for 1964. Crystal Blue features fine form. It is of medium height and rather late flowering. We feel that it is a definite advance from the popular Galilee. A choice iris that will be your pride and joy. Very broad petaled rich blue-for those who love blue, and we do, this is a most satisfying iris. No.R573-C. $25.00
CRYSTAL BLUE (Schreiner '64) is another vigorous iris which produced six increases for us the first year. It is the deepest pure blue that we've seen. The flowers are huge and somewhat tailored. [Joseph Ghio, “The 1965 Iris Season in Review,” Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 179 (October 1965): 80.]
 
CRYSTAL BLUE (Schreiner '64). This selection maintains merit in a crowded grouping due to three important traits-frosty, crystalline color, impeccable, flaring form, and late season of bloom. A direct descendent of 'Galilee', this blue further rewards one with a husky stem and plant. A variety not receiving proper plaudits and easily the finest late bloomer in medium blue. Primary fault-cannot seem to reach prescribed height consistently. [Roger R. Nelson, “Your More Music Survey,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 197 (April 1970): 8.]
 


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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-07-07

  • TB 'Crystal Blue' was blooming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately June 3-12. I didn't notice any Purple Based Foliage at the base of the leaves, but there was purple coloring on the spathes. -- HollyJohnson2017-04-01 - 15 Aug 2017
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20170601_153401TB Crystal Blue (3).jpgjpg20170601_153401TB Crystal Blue (3).jpgmanage 150 K 15 Aug 2017 - 16:28HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Single bud of TB Crystal Blue. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, on 6/01/2017.
20170609_114243TB Crystal Blue (3).jpgjpg20170609_114243TB Crystal Blue (3).jpgmanage 632 K 15 Aug 2017 - 16:33HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Side view of TB Crystal Blue. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, on 6/09/2017.
CRYSTAL_BLUE_EI.jpgjpgCRYSTAL_BLUE_EI.jpgmanage 108 K 08 Jul 2016 - 11:50 Main.ruiris from the book 'The Iris' (G. Rodionenko et al., 1981)
crystalblue2.jpgjpgcrystalblue2.jpgmanage 190 K 20 Jun 2017 - 19:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape Arboretum
crystalblue3.jpgjpgcrystalblue3.jpgmanage 64 K 06 Nov 2013 - 19:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France

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