(TB) 'Golden Shell'

1954, Goodman

'Golden Shell' (Richard Goodman, R. 1951). TB, 44" (112 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1, Deep golden-yellow self. 'New Gold' X 'Spun Gold'. Goodman 1954.

See below:

• * References

---

References:

From AIS Bulletin #133, April 1954. Introducing GOLDEN SHELL. (Goodman, D. 1954) (New Gold x Spun Gold) 44". Mid-season. This is the result of 20 years in breeding, as it started in 1934 with PURISSIMA x a yellow Seedling of EILAH (Loomis). If you will go back in the heritage of fine Iris, you will realize that a great many Winners have come from Purissima. Many fine yellows have been used in the development of GOLDEN SHELL, these include Happy Days (Mitchell) a leading yellow of the late 30's and a seedling of Golden Eagle, both of which have produced many fine yellows. NEW GOLD, the pod parent was not introduced, though it had exceptional clarity of color and fine branching. GOLDEN SHELL is a large deep golden yellow self. The standards are fully domed and entirely closed, with crimped finish like a shell. The falls are without haft marks or pinching. The golden yellow color is pure and clean without an overlay of darker yellow and it is one of the deepest yellows in commerce today. The flowers have very beautiful form, which is retained until they wither due to its heavy substance. Branching is wide and the flowers are well spaced on exceedingly heavy stalks, which stand up well in bad weather. It increases well and produces fine rhizomes, which in my garden do not multiply excessively, as is the case with many yellows, which produce too many offshoots and thus crowd the clumps. I have a good stock, hence the low price of $15.00 for a high grade Iris. Goodman 1954.
From Groveland Gardens 1954 Catalog: "Golden Shell (Goodman, R. 1954) (New Gold X Spun Gold) 44". Golden Shell is a large, deep golden yellow self. The standards are fully domed and entirely closed, with crimped finish like a shell. The falls are without halt marks or pinching. The golden yellow color is pure and clean without an overlay of darker yellow and it is one of the deepest yellows in commerce today. The flowers have very beautiful form which is retained until they wither due to its heavy substance. Branching is wide and the flowers are well spaced on exceedingly heavy stalks, which stand up well in bad weather. It increases well and produces fine rhizomes, which in my garden do not multiply excessively, as is the case with many yellows, which produce too many offshoots and thus crowd the clumps. $15.00 net."

---

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy.

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit: Tall-bearded Iris Society Website

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

---

---

-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-12-31