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■(TB) 'Amber'

1924, Dykes

'Amber' ( W. R. Dykes, 1924). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y4L.Orpington 1924; Sheets 1928; Bunyard 1938; Knap Hill 1938; Katkamier 1939 Award of Merit 1924 Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society 50: 1, lii. January 1925; Award of Merit R.H.S,. 1927; Award of Merit Haarlem 1931.

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Amber std.JPGAmber.JPGamber9.JPGamber90.JPG

References:

Awaiting original catalog description
From Bonnewitz catalog, 1927: AMBER (Dykes). S. and F. citron yellow with bronze markings at base of F.; bright orange beard. Medium size flower of good shape and substance. The English growers tell us that this is superior to any other yellow Iris on the market except the new variety, W. R. Dykes, of which there is yet onlv a very small stock consisting of only 19 rhizomes in 1926. $15.00.
Additional nursery listings: Brook Gardens 1933
Homes & Garden 15: p.2 100. 1933%
Documented catalog references: Bonnewitz 1927; Bunyard 1938; Katkamier 1939; Knap Hill 1938; Orpington 1924; Quality 1931; Sheets 1928; Tip Top 1938; Wassenberg 1938.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Amber std.JPGJPG Amber std.JPG manage 1 MB 14 May 2021 - 11:50 DaveinPA  
Amber.JPGJPG Amber.JPG manage 83 K 06 Jul 2017 - 19:09 IrisP Photo By Fritz Lehmann at Botanical Garden, Pruhonice
amber9.JPGJPG amber9.JPG manage 108 K 13 Dec 2024 - 03:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
amber90.JPGJPG amber90.JPG manage 103 K 13 Dec 2024 - 03:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
Topic revision: r15 - 30 Dec 2024, BrewItt
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