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■(TB) 'Craftsman'

1964, Knopf

'Craftsman' (Maynard Knopf, R. 1963). Seedling 62-12. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-Y4W, Standards deep yellow; Falls white, yellow border; orange beard. 'Golden Garland' X 'Mission Trails'. Tell, Knopf 1964.

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From Tell’s Gardens catalog, 1964: CRAFTSMAN (M. Knopf '64) ML 40 in . (Golden Garland x Mission Trails) Striking and commanding is this much-improved Golden Garland-type flower. The large ruffled standards are deep yellow, falls cream with deep yellow ¾ inch border and heavier flush of orange-yellow at hafts. The beard is wide and a pronounced deep orange. The heavy strong stalks are beautifully branched. #62-12. $30.00
From Schreiner's Iris Lover's catalog, 1967]: A striking gold yellow iris, almost golden orange. Large, perfectly formed flower with deep yellow standards and cream falls with an entrancing deep gold border. The flower form is beautifully full and globular and sports an orange beard. Leather-like substance. HM '65. $17.50
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-11-12
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Craftsman.jpgjpg Craftsman.jpg manage 74 K 30 Apr 2013 - 15:58 Main.davepote Schreiner's Iris Lover's catalog 1967
craftsman01.jpgjpg craftsman01.jpg manage 39 K 24 Dec 2014 - 16:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by B. Williamson
craftsman01bh.jpgjpg craftsman01bh.jpg manage 16 K 19 Jun 2017 - 17:23 Main.Betsy881 Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
craftsman1.jpgjpg craftsman1.jpg manage 122 K 29 Jun 2018 - 02:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
craftsman2.jpgjpg craftsman2.jpg manage 109 K 02 Jul 2018 - 03:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
craftsman5.JPGJPG craftsman5.JPG manage 86 K 11 May 2020 - 02:48 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1964 Tell's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
craftsman7.JPGJPG craftsman7.JPG manage 194 K 10 Apr 2023 - 01:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
craftsman9.JPGJPG craftsman9.JPG manage 71 K 14 Aug 2021 - 02:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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