1952, DeForest
'First Violet' (Fred DeForest, R. 1951) TB, height 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Manganese-violet self. 'Chivalry' X 'Spanish Peaks'. Irisnoll 1952. Honorable Mention 1953; Award of Merit 1955; American Dykes Medal 1956.
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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: FIRST VIOLET (DeForest '52) M-38". '56 DYKES. A superb creation in true sparkling spectrum-violet (neither red-violet nor blue-violet) without a trace of any other color to mar its fine quality. A flower of great size, with 6" ruffled flowers perfectly spaced on tall stalks. Flower parts wide and haft clean. A luscious color that seems to attract everyone. Fragrant. Chivalry X Spanish Peaks. Regularly $1.50; on $10 order $1.20; on $25 order 95c. |
From Wallace Iris Gardens catalog 1955: FIRST VIOLET- (DeForest '52) M . 38 inches. (Chivalry x Spanish Peaks). Manganese violet with blue under tones giving the impression of a rich violet self. Grand. H.M. '53. NET $20.00. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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DeForest 1952.jpg" height="16" src="/pub/System/DocumentGraphics/jpg.png" width="16" />jpg | First Violet TB Fred DeForest 1952.jpg | manage | 356 K | 12 Mar 2021 - 20:21 | Main.georgebacon | George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden |
JPG | FirstViolet01.JPG | manage | 54 K | 12 Dec 2014 - 01:04 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | FirstViolet04.JPG | manage | 155 K | 25 Aug 2016 - 15:17 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
jpg | FirstViolet12BHI.jpg | manage | 75 K | 18 Apr 2012 - 23:00 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | FirstViolet51DeForest.JPG | manage | 55 K | 14 May 2010 - 17:15 | KentPfeiffer | Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska |
JPG | FirstVioletDeforrestkp.JPG | manage | 52 K | 12 Jan 2011 - 20:08 | KentPfeiffer | Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on May 17, 2010 |
jpg | FirstVioletEI.jpg | manage | 36 K | 12 Dec 2012 - 19:39 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
JPG | FirstVioletkp12.JPG | manage | 69 K | 31 May 2012 - 14:27 | KentPfeiffer | Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on April 24, 2012 |
jpg | first-violet1-16.jpg | manage | 154 K | 21 Aug 2016 - 06:26 | Main.mikeu | Photo taken at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens by Mike Unser |
jpg | first03.jpg | manage | 78 K | 08 Jun 2015 - 22:25 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Exline Iris Garden |
JPG | firstviloet9.JPG | manage | 382 K | 19 Feb 2021 - 16:22 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1962 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |
jpg | firstviolet01.jpg | manage | 50 K | 21 Aug 2014 - 16:10 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iris City Gardens |
jpg | firstviolet02.jpg | manage | 89 K | 05 Jun 2014 - 20:23 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Rosalie Figge |
jpg | firstviolet03.jpg | manage | 67 K | 21 Jul 2014 - 22:10 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Damon Gardens |