1927, Moore
'Coronation' (Irving Moore, 1927) Tb, 40", Midseason bloom. Color Class Y4D. Deep golden yellow, occasional purple flecks; purple-based foliage.
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CORONATION. For those who do From Quality Gardens catalog 1930: CORONATION (Moore, 1927) M. 44" Very tall on well-branched stems. A yellow self color. A deep rich golden yellow. Of the greatest substance, it does not feel like investing fade or deteriorate in the newer yellows offered in hottest sun. Large flowers. this list because of the higher cost, we sincerely recommend CORONATION. It is a strong uniform deep yellow; absolutely hardy, doesn't fade, and compares well with irises of recent introduction in hardy and a very profuse bloomer. Everyone who other colors. Our large stock has been built up to meet the demand which seen it is very enthusiastic over it. $4.00. we felt sure would come when growers realized the value of this yellow. Each $1.50; three for $3.75; ten, $10.00 [Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932] |
CORONATION. For those who do not feel like investing in the newer yellows offered in this list because of the higher cost, we sincerely recommend CORONATION. It is a uniform deep yellow; absolutely hardy, doesn't fade, and compares well with irises of recent introduction in other colors. Our large stock has been built up to meet the demand which we felt sure would come when growers realized the value of this yellow. Each $1.50; three for $3.75; ten, $10.00. Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932. |
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Coronation1DCL.jpg | manage | 49 K | 16 May 2014 - 16:49 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Dottie Ladman |
jpg | Coronation1JB.jpg | manage | 64 K | 28 Jan 2012 - 20:12 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana |
jpg | Coronation2JB.jpg | manage | 58 K | 28 Jan 2012 - 20:12 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana |
jpg | coronation01.jpg | manage | 137 K | 11 Apr 2018 - 15:09 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Diversity Acres |
JPG | coronation02.JPG | manage | 439 K | 08 May 2018 - 01:38 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | coronation03.JPG | manage | 485 K | 08 May 2018 - 01:41 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | coronation04.JPG | manage | 442 K | 08 May 2018 - 01:43 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | coronation06.JPG | manage | 472 K | 08 May 2018 - 01:51 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
jpg | coronation3.jpg | manage | 42 K | 13 Sep 2013 - 20:03 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mike Unser |
jpg | rsz_coronation.jpg | manage | 293 K | 12 Apr 2016 - 21:54 | Main.Harloiris | Photo by John Black |