■(TB) 'William A. Setchell

1938, Brehm

'William A. Setchell' (George Brehm, R. 1938). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1D. 'Dolly Madison' x 'Purissima'?

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From Carl Salbach catalog 1939: WILLIAM A. SETCHELL (Brehm 1938). One of the most showy iris we have ever grown, a variety which is winning for itself as much attention and praise as did the first big yellows - for it is far and away the largest iris ever grown, being both tall and broad. Actual measurements show the flower to be consistently seven inches tall with immense falls 3-1/2 inches wide and 4 inches long. In addition, its color is compellingly regal and rich. The color is: standards of steel blue and falls of violet-blue adding great strength to its appearance of mammoth size. Tall, and wellbranched, with an ample quota of blooms, it flowers out with three of its immense flowers open at once with more to come - a magnificent specimen. The flower holds up as well as could be expected in view of its tremendous size. Bred in Seattle, Washington, this new giant flowered in perfect ease thereby indicating complete hardiness. Named for Professor William A.Setchell, of the University of California, by Mr. George Brehm, who is a camp-mate of the latter's at the Bohemian Club Grove. Mid-season. 42-inch. $17.50.
From Iris Test Garden catalog, 1955: WILLIAM SETCHELL. A huge bi-color of violet tone. Largest iris to date, holds its shape well. Distinctive. 60c.

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