(TB) 'Yellow Wonder'

1940, Kirkland

'Yellow Wonder' (James Kirkland, R. 1937), TB. Midseason bloom. Color class Y4D. Slight fragrance. ( 'Aztec' x 'Midas') X Seedling; Iris City 1940.

1949 Checklist - adds introducer and introduction date.

YELLOW WONDER [Kirkland] - a very floriferous deep yellow with a distinct olive flush. [G. L. Pilkington, "Iris Notes", A.I.S. Bulletin 74 (July 1939): 36.]

From Iris City Gardens catalog 1940: YELLOW WONDER-A clear, brilliant flower of superb shape and carriage; perfect branching and tall, straight stems. The color is lighter than Burnished Gold but still a fine, deep tone. Out of the many worthy yellow irises that were so much admired Dr. Kirkland selected these two for introduction as being different and distinct. $20.00

Prior registration:

'Yellow Wonder' (Earl Sheets, R. 1932) TB Color Class S4D. 'Nebraska' x 'W. R. Dykes'. Never introduced. declared obsolete, name transferred.

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