1929, Ayres
'Indian Chief' (Dr. Wylie McLean Ayres, 1929) TB. Early bloom season. Color Class R7M. 'Cardinal' x Unknown.
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From Quality Gardens catalog 1931: INDIAN CHIEF. Well named, for while classed as one of our superior reds, it carries a bronzy overcast, being regarded by some critics as a red blend. At any rate, INDIAN CHIEF (Ayres 1929) M. 40" S.F. This is one of the finest red Iris in existence. S. beautiful violet red, F. deep rich glowing velvety red. A wonderfully fine color. The plant is most popular strong of the newer things, and a credit to vigorous. We consider Doctor Ayres, its introducer. A stalk of this was variety exhibited at the Boston show, and was one of the most talked outstanding Iris of irises in the entire display. The velvety our collection. It is hardy falls are deep blood-red, blended with bronze, and the standards are a free bloomer considerably lighter in tone. A large flower, quite tall, and very well branched. Each $5.00; three for $12.00. a garden clump is a beautiful sight. $10.00. Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932. |
INDIAN CHIEF. Well named, for while classed as one of our superior reds, it carries a bronzy overcast, being regarded by some critics as a red blend. At any rate, INDIAN CHIEF is one of the most popular of the newer things, and a credit to Doctor Ayres, its introducer. A stalk of this was exhibited at the Boston show, and was one of the most talked of irises in the entire display. The velvety falls are deep blood-red, blended with bronze, and the standards are considerably lighter in tone. A large flower, quite tall, and very well branched. Each $5.00; three for $12.00. Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932. |
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jpg | 02_Nov_2014aa_012.jpg | manage | 137 K | 23 Nov 2014 - 20:05 | Main.firecentaurr | Indian Chief Nov 2015-NZ |
jpg | 02_Nov_2014aa_015.jpg | manage | 148 K | 23 Nov 2014 - 20:05 | Main.firecentaurr | Indian Chief Nov 2015-NZ |
jpg | 02_Nov_2014aa_016.jpg | manage | 130 K | 23 Nov 2014 - 20:05 | Main.firecentaurr | Indian Chief Nov 2015-NZ |
jpg | BHP_8362-X2_indian_chief.jpg | manage | 88 K | 21 Feb 2016 - 08:11 | BrockHeilman | Please contact Brock Heilman for image use. |
JPG | IndianChief01.JPG | manage | 53 K | 25 Nov 2014 - 14:44 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | IndianChief04.JPG | manage | 114 K | 25 Aug 2016 - 20:11 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
jpg | IndianChiefAA.jpg | manage | 44 K | 16 Feb 2011 - 18:04 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Argyle Acres |
jpg | IndianChiefIG.jpg | manage | 24 K | 29 Nov 2011 - 21:51 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Irisgal |
jpg | Indian_Chief.jpg | manage | 35 K | 10 Dec 2010 - 15:42 | UnknownUser | Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
jpg | indian-chief-companions.jpg | manage | 56 K | 11 Jul 2010 - 05:36 | Main.mikeu | Indian Chief by Mike Unser |
jpg | indian-chief-mu.jpg | manage | 17 K | 11 Jul 2010 - 05:37 | Main.mikeu | Indian Chief by Mike Unser |
jpg | indian-chief2-mu.jpg | manage | 49 K | 11 Jul 2010 - 05:37 | Main.mikeu | Indian Chief by Mike Unser |
jpg | indian-chief3-mu.jpg | manage | 33 K | 11 Jul 2010 - 05:35 | Main.mikeu | Indian Chief by Mike Unser |
jpg | indian03.jpg | manage | 50 K | 19 Feb 2015 - 02:09 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Anita Moran |
jpg | indian_chiefTIF.jpg | manage | 59 K | 05 Dec 2011 - 15:12 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by The Iris Fan |
jpg | indianchief.jpg | manage | 62 K | 26 Jan 2011 - 13:52 | Main.avmoran | |
jpg | indianchief01.jpg | manage | 50 K | 21 Aug 2014 - 19:58 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iris City Gardens |
jpg | indianchief02.jpg | manage | 72 K | 14 Jul 2014 - 16:35 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada |
jpg | indianchief03.jpg | manage | 111 K | 14 Jul 2014 - 19:08 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada |
jpg | indianchief05.jpg | manage | 54 K | 03 Jun 2015 - 22:15 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Ozark Iris Gardens |
jpg | indianchief06.jpg | manage | 71 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:19 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | indianchief07.jpg | manage | 56 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:21 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | indianchief08.jpg | manage | 67 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:22 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | indianchief09.jpg | manage | 87 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:23 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | indianchief11.jpg | manage | 28 K | 15 Aug 2013 - 02:40 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden |
jpg | indianchief12.jpg | manage | 16 K | 13 Sep 2013 - 19:39 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Anne Milner |
jpg | indianchief4.jpg | manage | 54 K | 06 Apr 2017 - 18:55 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Diversity Acres |
jpg | indianchief5.jpg | manage | 73 K | 22 Jan 2010 - 22:21 | Main.htb | ©2006 Laurie Frazer |