ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1964

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 37"

BLOOM SEASON: Late

DESCRIPTION: Frosty glacial blue self; deeper in borders.

PARENTAGE: Galilee X (((Pierre Menard x (Blue Rhythm x Chivalry)) x Harbor Blue)

AWARDS: HM'65

INTERESTING INFO: From its Introductory 1964 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: This clear, frosty, glacial blue is a seedling of the famous Galilee crossed with one of our own blue lines. We are trying year after year to achieve a definite progression toward greater blueness and this is our bid for 1964. Crystal Blue features fine form. It is of medium height and rather late flowering. We feel that it is a definite advance from the popular Galilee. A choice iris that will be your pride and joy. Very broad petaled rich blue - for those who love blue, and we do, this is a most satisfying iris. $25.00