(TB) 'Castle Rock'

1952, Loomis

'Castle Rock' (J. Lincoln, for originator, Dr. P. A. Loomis, R. 1952). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-W2M, Plicata, white and medium blue. Plicata seedling X 'Blue Shimmer'. Lincoln 1952. Honorable Mention 1954.

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From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: CASTLE ROCK. (Loomis '52). Midseason bloom. (Blue Shimmer x seedling). Large, impressive blue and white plicata with the blue blaze through center of falls. $7.50.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: CASTLE ROCK (Loomis 1952) M. 38 in. (Blue Shimmer x Sdlg.). A large and beautifully formed flower of snowy white with a lovely edging of rich blue and a blue blaze through the center of the falls. H. M. 1954. 4.50.
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