1953, DeForest
'Rehobeth' (Fred DeForest, R. 1953). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1P, Pale-blue self. 'Snow Flurry' X 'Lake Shannon'. Irisnoll 1953.
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From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: REHOBETH (DeForest 1953) M. 36 in. (Sib. to Irish Charm). A clear, pale sky blue iris with flowers measuring seven inches across. The form is flaring, the substance leather-like and the finish is very satiny. H. M. 1954. 17.50. |
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1962: REHOBETH (Deforest 1953) Each 1.2S. A clear, soft sky blue with flaring blooms that measure 7 inches or over. Closed standards and wide semi-ruffled falls. Smooth satin sheen and great substance. Midseason. 36 inches. AM 1956. |
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | RehobethBHI.jpg | manage | 92 K | 21 Nov 2011 - 16:09 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Bluebird Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | Rehobeth01.JPG | manage | 52 K | 04 Dec 2014 - 16:48 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bluebird Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPEG | Rehobeth02.JPEG | manage | 13 K | 10 May 2014 - 14:01 | Main.TLaurin | Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
JPG | rehobeth01.JPG | manage | 149 K | 11 May 2020 - 02:10 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1957 Tell's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |