(TB) 'Firefall'

1928, Essig

'Firefall' (Edward Essig, R. 1928) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class S1D. 'Mrs. Haw' x 'Eldorado'.

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From Carl Salbach catalog, 1928: FIREFALL (Essig) 1928. (Mrs. Haw X Eldorado). The brightest red iris in the garden, being ofthe same general color as Col. Candelot, but its larger size and brilliant cadmium yellow center and beard make it ever so much more conspicuous and attractive. The falls are bright, velvety Bordeaux red; the hafts, yellow lined with maroon; the beard, wholly cadmium yellow. The standards are iridescent vinaceous red, spotted maroon at the bases. The stalks are 20 to 30 inches tall, the foliage good, and the rhizomes as hardy as the parents. $5.00 each.
FIREFALL (Essig) If you have ever seen the famous firefall in Yosemite Pork, this iris will bring back pleasant memories. It has the red of glowing coals with a prominent golden yellow beard, and will add a warm note to any garden. The flowers are of good size carried on stems of medium height. 30 inches. 25c; 3 for 50c. [Milliken Iris Gardens Catalog, Pasadena, California, 1940]

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