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■(TB) 'Jerry'

1933, Lapham

'Jerry' ( E. Greig Lapham, R. 1931). TB, Late midseason bloom. Color Class-S9D. 'Bruno' X 'Belle Porter'. Lapham 1933.

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Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016, Bed location 28-48.Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016, Bed location 28-48.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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JERRY (Lapham 1934) M. 38". A distinct and beautifully finished iris of great brilliancy. S. rich light red; F. deeper red with heavy velvety finish. The garden effect is a glowing ruby red. Stalks medium tall and well branched. Holds its color well. $1.50. [1937 Quality Gardens catalog, Freeport, IL]
From Maple Valley Iris Gardens catalog, 1937: JERRY (Lap. 1933) M. 38 in. A very fine ruby red self that glows in any garden planting. Trim well rounded flowers and good branching add to its many good points. Very popular. $2.00.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_7363.jpgjpg IMG_7363.jpg manage 348 K 21 Dec 2018 - 00:04 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016, Bed location 28-48.
IMG_7807.jpgjpg IMG_7807.jpg manage 444 K 21 Dec 2018 - 16:07 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016, Bed location 28-48.
JerryBHI.JPGJPG JerryBHI.JPG manage 124 K 18 Nov 2011 - 23:07 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JerryBHI15.JPGJPG JerryBHI15.JPG manage 145 K 22 Dec 2015 - 21:28 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jerry9.JPGJPG jerry9.JPG manage 189 K 15 Dec 2021 - 16:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
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