(TB) 'Bingham'

1955, Muhlestein

'Bingham' (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1954). Seedling 51-72C. Eupogocyclus hybrid TB, 32" (81 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class R1, Red-copper self. (('Ormaco' x 'Golden Eagle') x ('N. J. Thomas' x 'Aztec Copper')) x (('Elena Choosing' x ('Zebulon' x 'Golden Eagle')). Tell 1955.

NOTE: Also listed in AB web. 'Bingham'.

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From Tell’s Iris Garden catalog, 1955: BINGHAM (Muhlestein.) M-L ((Ormaco x Golden Eagle) x (N. J. Thomas x Aztec Copper) x ((Elena Choosing) x (Zebulon x Golden Eagle). Oncocyclus blood appears in the pedigree of this iris four times, yet the flower appears strictly tall-bearded. A very smooth, brilliant, red-copper self free of any venations. For the front of the border. Fertile both ways. Height 32 inches. H.C. 1954. Under number 51-72C. $15.00
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: BINGHAM (Muhl 1955) ML. 36 in. ((Ormaco x Golden Eagle) x (N. J. Thomasx Aztec Copper) x ((E. Choosing) x (Zebulon x Golden Eagle)). Large, semiflaring flowers of heavy substance and good form, done in brilliant blended tones of copper and red. The smooth bright hafts are clean and free of veins and a rich orange beard adds to the brilliance. Fertile and a fine parent. H.C. 1954. 10.00.

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