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■(TB) 'Argynnis'
1925, Williamson
'Argynnis' ( E. B. Williamson, R. 1924) TB. Late midseason bloom. Color Class-Y9M. 40". Type W. J. Fryer; AM 1928. Longfield 1925.
Awarded the AIS Award of Merit for 1925 introductions published in the January 1928 AIS Bulletin, page 53, see reference below.
1939 Checklist citation: AM 1928; Bull. A.I.S. 26: 53 Jan. 1928.
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References:
| From Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1925: A tall and distinct Iris of Variegata coloring. Standards strontian yellow narrowly margined and delicately shaded aniline yellow; the blade of the falls a solid dark violet carmine, without reticulation, paling slightly at border; haft yellow, veined maroon; beard yellow. Stalk forty inches tall, slender, erect, carrying ten to twelve flowers. The large flowers widely spaced, bright and carried with a butterfly lightness and grace. Midseason to late. A free bloomer and the tallest Iris in this color group. $5.00. |
| From Carl Salbach Iris Catalog, Berkeley, CA, 1930: Argynnis ( Williamson) 1924. Standards yellow, falls bright chestnut red with a very narrow yellow edge. Tall, free flowering, late. Very attractive; a good multiplier. 50c; 3 for $1.25. |
| Bull. A.I.S. 14:45. Jan. 1925. |
| The AIS Awards from 1926 and 1927 judges reports at the New York Botanical Garden were published in the January 1928 Bulletin, page 53. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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1928_01_AIS_026 1928 Awards Listing.pdf | manage | 64 K | 28 Dec 2023 - 15:03 | Main.dougchyz | 1928 AIS Awards listing in the January 1928 Bulletin |
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Argynnis.JPG | manage | 71 K | 22 Jan 2017 - 20:06 | IrisP | Merian Park, Basel / Switzerland |
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Argynniscrop.jpg | manage | 57 K | 04 Jul 2017 - 16:59 | BobPries |
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