■(TB) 'Gold Cup'

1956, Murray

'Gold Cup' (George Murray, R. 1954). Seedling# 99-50. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Color Class-YO1, Gold-orange self, deep yellow beard. Seedling# 44-48: ('Brazil' x 'Grand Marshal') X 'Tobacco Road'. Lyon 1956. High Commendation 1955; Honorable Mention 1956; Judges' Choice 1956; Judges' Choice 1957; Award of Merit 1959.

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From AIS Bulletin #141, April 1956. Introducing GOLD CUP (Murray 1956) $20.00. A very deep gold-orange self, with nice large well formed flowers of smooth heavy texture and nicely branched. 38". Highly Commended 1955. Lyon Iris Garden.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: GOLD CUP (Murray '56) EM-38". A runner-up for the President's Cup at Los Angeles A.I.S. Convention, so is very popular. A huge flower in deep golden-yellow, with flaring falls and heavy substance. Flowers long-lasting. HM'56; JC'57; AM'59. (Brazil x Grand Marshal) X Tobacco Road. Reg. $2.00; on $10 order $1.80; on $25 order $1.70.

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