Irises: Can anyone ID this iris?, 1 by JustMe48
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JustMe48 wrote: I guess it's not a Dauntless based on this information: Historic Iris Preservation Society http://www.hips-roots.com/ Dauntless Connell,1929 TB 36" M R9D From Quality Gardens catalog for 1931: "This is a cross between Cardinal and Rose Madder. The color is red and it is a self color. The falls appear darker than the standards because of their velvety quality. Without question this is one of the outstanding introductions in recent years and we shall be glad when the stock is sufficient that it may be in every garden." From Cooley's Gardens catalog for 1937: "Probably one of the most popular and widely known of all so-called red irises. Although we now have several newer introductions that surpass it, none the less Dauntless remains near the top, and there has never been sufficient stock to supply demand. © MU The blooms are of great size, on tall heavy stems, and last over a long season. The coloring is rich velvety red, with very little of the blue or purple undertone." (Cardinal X Rose Madder), Dykes Medal 1929. |