■(TB) 'Micheline Charraire'

1924, Denis

'Micheline Charraire' (Fernand Denis, 1924). TB, 36". Late midseason bloom. Color Class W4. 'Ricardi' X 'Kashmir White'.

See below:

• References
• Synonyms

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References

Revue Horticole, 1924, nouvelle série, Tome XIX, p. 144. Millet et Fils, irises and new peonies 1930-1931, p. 17.
From Quality Gardens catalog 1931: MICHELLINE CHARRAIRE (Mee-shel-leen Shar-rair') (Illustrated on page 27). (Denis 1924) M. 54". A wonderful white. Tall firm stems, beautifully branched. The color is pure white with beautiful golden reticulations. The flower is very, very large and of great substance. Standards tall and dome shaped. One of the very best hardy whites; we have a well acclimated stock. $1.25.
A description of 'Micheline Charraire' from James Marion Schull's book "Rainbow Fragments", 1931.
From Wayman 1932: "A fragrant perfect white iris of perfect form and good texture, with a slight flush of amber at the throat, which adds to its beauty…carnation fragrance."
From Bulletin of the American Iris Society #29: "Large, greenish white; haft conspicuous, reticulated chrome to chestnut; 40 in. Standards arched; falls flaring; beard conspicuous, orange tipped. Growth reported as variable."

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Synonyms

Micheline Charaire, as listed in Revue Horticole.

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Culture

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