■(TB) 'Merry Ripple'

1964, Schreiner

'Merry Ripple' (Schreiner, R. 1964). Seedling# R-221-B. TB, 40" (102 cm), Early bloom. White ground, azure-blue plicata. 'Rococo' X 'Caroline Jane'. Schreiners 1964.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 1966.

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From Schreiner’s catalog, 1964: MERRY RIPPLE (Schreiner 1964) E. 40". Rococo has been acclaimed the ultimate in iris ruffling. (Please sec picture on page 40.) Here is a seedling of Rococo of similar in tensity of ruffiing but of larger size and of bluer and lighter tone. Another exceedingly sprightly blue plicata destined for instant popularity. An unforgettable beauty in snow white and fresh-toned azure blue. Guaranteed to thrill you! From (Rococo X Caroline Jane) No. R22 1-B. Illustrated below. $20.00.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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