(TB) 'Silver Susie'
1941, DeForest
'Silver Susie' (
Fred DeForest, R. 1939) TB. Late bloom. Color Class-W4. Slight fragrance. (
'Alta California' x unknown) x
'Sierra Blue'. DeForest 1941.
1949 checklist - adds introduction date of 1941. Changes Color class from WW to W4.
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References:
From Western Iris Gardens catalog, 1948: SILVER SUSIE (DeForest, 1941). M. 50". Very tall white. Flowers are flaring in form. Useful background and accent material. $2.00. |
From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: SILVER SUSIE (DeForest 1941) M. 48 in. (Unknown). A gigantic flaring white with silvery overtones. 1.00. |
From 1943 Irisnoll catalog: SILVER SUSIE--Height 48 to 63 inches. Flaring white flowers on a well branched stalk. $5.00 |
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