Difference: TbEdwardLapham (r11 vs. r10)
(TB) 'Edward Lapham'
1942, Lapham
'Edward Lapham' (E. Greig Lapham, R. 1940) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class R4D. slight fragrance. ('Omaha' x 'Jerry') x 'Rubeo'. Honorable Mention A.I.S. 1940.
1949 checklist citation: Bull. A.I.S. 78:3 July 1940. 78:3 July 1940.
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| A red seedling, N-20, since From Carl Salbach catalog 1943: named EDWARD LAPHAM, may possibly be more LAPHAM (Lapham 1942). An iris that comes nearest to being real red than any iris ever offered. Most iris in the red shades are two-toned and have other markings that do not add to their beauty. Edward Lapham is a true crimson self. Not large but very effective in the garden. Mid-season. 32". $17.00. Red Gleam. At any rate, it is somewhat different in its color tones and is distinct enough to warrant introduction; in case it is introduced, it will rank certainly at the very top of the red list. [Junius P. Fishburn, "Survey of 1940 Iris Season", A.I.S. Bulletin 78 (July 1940): 48.] |
| The A most outstanding red seedling seedling, I saw was numbered N-20, now since named EDWARD LAPHAM. Mr. Lapham referred to this seedling LAPHAM, may possibly be more red than as an improved Red Gleam. Upon close examination, At any rate, I found it a trifle more red is somewhat different in its color tones and with a yellower cast than is distinct enough to warrant introduction; in case it is introduced, it will rank certainly at the very top of the red list. Junius P. Fishburn, "Survey of 1940 Iris Season", A.I.S. Bulletin 78_(July 1940): 48. Red Gleam, and the color had a little more brilliance and carrying quality. [William J. McKee, "Our President Travels", A.I.S. Bulletin 78 (Jul. 1940): 10.] |
| The most outstanding red seedling I saw was numbered N-20, now named EDWARD LAPHAM. Mr. Lapham referred to this seedling as an improved Red Gleam. Upon close examination, I found it a trifle more red and with a yellower cast than Red Gleam, and the color had a little more brilliance and carrying quality. William J. McKee, "Our President Travels", A.I.S. Bulletin 78 (Jul. 1940): 10. |
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