(TB) 'Coppersmith'

1926, Shull

'Coppersmith' (J. M. Shull, R. 1926) TB, 42", Midseason bloom. Color Class S7M. Shull 1926; Wassenberg 1938; Rowancroft 1938; Katkamier 1939. Honorable Mention (A.I.S.) 1926.

Nursery listings: Shull 1926; Wassenberg 1938; Rowancroft (Blacklock) 1938; Katkamier 1939.

Additional nurseries not listed: Treholme (Sheets) 1928; Brand 1932; Tip Top 1936.

See below:

• * References
• * Synonyms
• * Siblings
• * Hybrids
• * Cultivation

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References:

American Iris Society. (1927). Activities during 1926. Bulletin of the American Iris Society, 22(January 1927), p. 23.
Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939, (p. 174). The American Iris Society.
Coppersmith (Shull, 1926). Of Ambassadeur type but very distinct, large flowered and tall. Standards Purple Drab to Cinnamon Drab. Falls Mahogany Red reticulations on haft passing to solid Indian Lake, Dahlia Carmine and Schoenfeldt's Purple, a rich red velvet in the sun. Flower of heavy substance, fine flaring form and exceptional finish. (Introducer's description) $7.50. _[Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930]
COPPERSMITH.Bicolor, blend. S7M. Shull 1926. Brief. Compact flower; S. light purplish vinaceous; F. flushed dull magenta; the light haft reticulated cinnamon rufous; 42 in. Details. Standards and falls with dark wire edge; S. with tips adpressed; F. drooping, quirked at tip, very smooth; spathes flushed. Remarks. H.M., 1926. [R. S. Sturtevant, "Descriptions of Varieties, Part VI", A.I.S. Bulletin 53 (October 1934): 28.]

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