Bryce Canyon Dr. R.E. Kleinsorge, 1944 TB 36" Y9M, From Cooley's Gardens catalog for 1944: "A distinct and warm shade of henna-copper. In his efforts to produce an iris of pure henna coloring, Dr, Kleinsorge secured some most interesting seedlings in tones of tan, brown and bronze. out of this series we selected Bryce Canyon, so named because of the similar colors found in the rock formations of one of America's most famous tourist attractions. Note the especially broad haft, and finely held standards. ... Bryce Canyon achieved instant popularity. Self-colored, with bronze-yellow beard; a huge flower on 3-foot stems." (Mexico x Tobacco Road), HM 1945, AM 1947.

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