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1926, Dykes

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<strong>'W. R. Dykes' </strong>([[Main.Bio.HybridizerDykesWR][William Rickatson Dykes]], 1926) TB, 38" Midseason bloom. Color Class !Y4M. Standards and falls yellow; falls sometimes dappled in red-purple splotches. Orange beard. Orpington 1926; 1938; Gardeners' Chronicles 79: 442. 19 June 1926 illustrated. Knap Hill 1938; Wayman 1928; Schreiner 1928; Maple Valley 1938; Pat. 1938.

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| W. R. DYKES. No iris has come to us from any source that has carried greater advance publicity, and it is doubtful if any has created as much comment. Here is a yellow iris that ranks with the very largest in size, with heavy crepey texture, and a color of richest golden-yellow. The falls are usually stained and streaked lightly with purple. In some flowers this is not evident at all, but the beauty of the blossom is not marred in the least. It has flowered well in almost every section of the country, but it does demand perfect drainage. Cold temperatures do not seem to harm the plant. A great novelty. Each $18.00. Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932.|
|From Quality Gardens catalog 1931: WILLIAM R. DYKES (Dykes 1926) E. 40". This iris is the crowning achievement of the late W. R. Dykes, and in our opinion is the most beautiful light colored iris we have ever seen. The picture of it in this catalog is very good, but it is only five-sixths of the actual size of the flower from which it was taken, but the color plate had to be made smaller to fit the catalog. It is of the most perfect shape and greatest substance. The standards are very tall, dome shaped and beautifully frilled. The falls are of great thickness and the surface is crinkled, giving an indescribable richness to the flower. The falls are lightly flecked violet, which, in our opinion greatly adds to the beauty and distinction of the flower. This past season we have risked some of our plants, which have been described as tender and could not be raised in the open, by many growers, and we are now able to tell our customers, that W.R. Dykes is hardy, if planted in well drained soil and covered with straw. The pollen is fertile. $40.00.| 
| Longfield Gardens 1936 offers this note: " This is probably the most remarkable yellow Iris on the market. The Standards are tall, dome shaped and frilled. The falls are long and broad of great thickness and the surface of the flower is crinkled. Flowers of richest golden yellow with the falls lightly flecked violet. |
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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
JPG	WRDykes01.JPG	manage	62 K	09 Dec 2014 - 16:14	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JPG	WRDykes010.JPG	manage	78 K	04 Sep 2021 - 02:21	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JPEG	WRDykes02.JPEG	manage	34 K	10 May 2014 - 01:27	Main.TLaurin	Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
JPG	WRDykes04.JPG	manage	122 K	09 Dec 2016 - 19:30	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
jpg	WRDykes12BHI.jpg	manage	95 K	08 May 2012 - 18:02	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	WRDykesEP1A.jpg	manage	43 K	12 Jul 2011 - 18:55	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Emilio Paoletti
jpg	WRDykesEP2A.jpg	manage	43 K	12 Jul 2011 - 18:52	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Emilio Paoletti
jpg	WRDykesRT.jpg	manage	20 K	22 Jan 2012 - 20:54	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Rick Tasco
jpg	rsz_wrdykes-j.jpg	manage	42 K	29 Jun 2016 - 21:54	Main.Harloiris	photo by Sharon Hall
jpg	wrdykes01.jpg	manage	72 K	23 Aug 2014 - 02:27	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Iris City Gardens
jpg	wrdykes1.jpg	manage	138 K	04 Jun 2020 - 01:53	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
JPG	wrdykes9.JPG	manage	165 K	28 May 2023 - 14:35	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
JPG	wrdykes90.JPG	manage	162 K	28 May 2023 - 14:35	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
JPG	wrdykes91.JPG	manage	112 K	28 May 2023 - 14:35	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden

Topic revision: r27 - 06 Jul 2023, Harloiris

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