(TB) 'Hollywood'

1929, Essig

'Hollywood' (Edward Essig, 1929) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S9. 'Sindjkha' x 'Magnifica'.

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From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1938/39: HOLLYWOOD (Essig 1929) Charming blend of bright pink, yellow and old gold; very heavy substance, orange beard. 38 in. $ .75
From Maple Valley Iris Garden catalog, 1937: HOLLYWOOD (Essig 1931) L. 36 in. A glamorous iris. as one would expect from the name. The most bewitching blend of bright pink, yellow and old gold, of excellent form and late season. 50c.
HOLLYWOOD is a real iris for Pacific Northwest gardens where occasional rains during flowering season spoil many beautiful iris with less substance. It is an enchantingly lovely blend which becomes more delightful as the season advances. [Dornblut, J., Bellingham, Wash. Varietal Notes, American Iris Society Bulletin 55(February 1935), 100.]
From J. C. Nicholls catalog, 1931: HOLLYWOOD (Essig 1931) 36 inches. Sindjkha X Magnifica. "A charming bright pink, yellow and old gold blend of the most bewitching colors". Strong, stiff stems. Brilliant orange beard.

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