Re: HIST: SPEC: Iris 'Flavescens'

Thanks Anne,

As for 'Flavescens', I might add that it is a diploid, likely a wild cross
of I. pallida x I. variegata, (which would apparently, based on earlier
discussions make it's specific epithet I. x sambucina cv. 'Flavescens').
It is very common in gardens, easy to grow, and free-flowering.  Easy to
hybridize with other things too (at least easy to get seeds, haven't grown
any of them yet).  There are lots of photos of the real thing available,
and it is interesting that there is still confusion between it and others.
There are a few very similar look-alikes too, such as 'Joyance' and 'G. P.
Baker', but those don't seem actually be confused with 'Flavescens' (go
figure).  There are some white versions that are otherwise similar too,
such as 'Mrs. Horace Darwin', 'Mrs. George Darwin', etc.  All are
recommended to those who like subtle patterning on light colors in a wild
or old looking flower.

None of those look anything like this yellow "germanica", and all of them
flower much later in the season.  The "germanica" looks and behaves like
any other 44 chromosome I. x germanica (except color), and flowers at the
same time.  Have never gotten a seed pod on it so far either.

Interestingly, I found no mention of Kvhlein's book in the archives.  I
know I've mentioned it once or twice, but maybe that was at Iris Photos.
Perhaps I could search in a different way, but I'm getting zero results for
all years and all months.  I have tried three derivations on the spelling
of the name too, but no help there either.

Looks like the proper German spelling is getting altered in my posts.
Maybe I should just use an "o" here and write it as Kohnlein.  I'll throw
in a Koehlein too.  Now people should get at least one hit for all three
spellings while doing a search.  Well, enough fun for now.

Guess there'll be something in the archives now, even if it isn't of much
use.

May as well add a comment about the book itself now.   I kind'a like it,
even though there are a few bloopers and such.  Interesting sections on
breeding and inheritance, good discussions, including extensive ones on
species, even though a little bit outdated now.  Also readily available
still, and at a reasonable price, usually.

Now on to look at the species group's archives.

Dave

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