Hybridizer J. H. Grinter
Hybridizer John Hill Grinter (1878-1960)
Independence, Missouri, USA
Civil engineer, interested in Iris. Introductions include 'Missouri' which won the Dykes Medal in 1937.
(The Marysville Forum, Marysville, Missouri, 08 Oct 1960, Sat • Page 1)
MRS. GILLIAM’S UNCLE DIES AT INDEPENDENCE - John H. Grinter, uncle of Mrs. Forrest Gillam, Marysville, died this morning at his home in Independence after a long illness. Mr. Grinter was a noted hybridizer of iris and also was a well-known historian. He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Sally Cave Grinter, of the home. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gillam went to Independence this morning and will be there for several days. Funeral rites probably will be held Monday.
Registrations/Introductions:
Tall Bearded: 'Billy McDonald', 'Blue Grotto', 'Blue Ribbon', 'Blue Satin', 'Blue Triumph', 'Classic', 'Doris Warman', 'Ella Winchester', 'Eosine', 'Fort Osage', 'Garden Magic', 'Gold', 'Golden Monarch', 'Graymist', 'Jubilesta', 'June Bride', 'Missouri', 'Oh Boy', 'Potentate', 'Red Radiance' 'Wotan'.
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