■(TB) 'Dr. Bob'

1958, Smith

'Dr. Bob' (Catherine & Kenneth D. Smith, R. 1957). Seedling 54-1. TB, 32" (81 cm), Early bloom. Color Class-W1, Ruffled pure white. 'Valley Mist' X 'Serene Valley'. Fairmount 1958. Honorable Mention 1961.

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From Fairmount Gardens, 1958: DOCTOR BOB 54-1 (C. and K. Smith 1958) E. This early one is a large flaring pure white with beautifully shaped flowers. The standards are broad and very ruffled with a firm midrib that has a cool chartreuse-white tinge. The falls are arched and flaring with pronounced ruffling at the tips. The blooms are very full and almost overlap around the creamy yellow beard. Firmly textured flowers on well branched stalks. An exquisite iris that has great charm. Valley Mist x Serene Valley, 34 in. Net $15.00.

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