Magazine  (Sep 1963)  Page(s) 25.  
 
Originations of W. S. Bockstoce [Included with his obituary]
Note: All these are hybrids of Officinalis Rubra and some lactiflora variety.
Howard R. Watkins (1947). D. VE. R. Medium height, large bright red. Strong stems, no stamens, carpels tipped pink. Double. Note: This was named for a Department of Agriculture chemist who was also a former secretary of the American Iris Society.