(TB) 'Eleanor Blue'

1933, Salbach

'Eleanor Blue' ( Carl Salbach, R. 1933). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1L. Honorable Mention 1936. Fragrant. Salbach 1933. Synonym: Eleamor Blue. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1936.

Citations: A.I.S. Bulletin 63:63(Oct. 1936).

1949 Checklist, p.95 - Changes color class from "B3M" to "B1L"; adds Syn.

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From Carl Salbach catalog, 1933: ELEANOR BLUE (Salbach 1933). Named after the shade chosen by President Roosevelt's wife. The same delicate coloring and smooth finish of Hoogiana in a large flower of Santa Barbara form and size. Entirely distinct. Coloring by Ridgway-standards campanula blue, with the same base color in falls, but heavily overlaid with a flush of the deeper chicory blue. Soft brown haft, and a prominent yellow beard. Height 36". Stock limited. $7.50 each.
See John C. Wister Collection, Scott Arboretum Archives, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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