■(TB) 'Celestial Fire'

1971, Goodrick

'Celestial Fire' (Ruth Goodrick, R. 1969). Seedling# 95-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-W1, White self; red beard tipped white. 'White Caprice' X 'Three Graces'. Country Village Garden 1971. High Commendation 1969; Honorable Mentioon 1972.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing CELESTIAL FIRE. (White Caprice x Three Graces). EML. 34" Repetition of the cross which gave us Merry Aire (1970) produced this distinctive flower with arched, ruffled standards and very broad, ruffled, flaring falls set off by a red beard with white tip; clean hafts. Well-branched, well-proportioned stalks carry 8-10 buds. Vigorous plant with blue-green foliage. Fertile both ways. We believe Celestial Fire represents a significant accomplishment in our continuing search for the red-bearded white iris, since so many of the qualities of a good iris are combined in this lovely flower. Sdlg. 95-3. HC '69. $25.00. Country Village Garden.

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