A 
GOLDEN SPIKE 
This is the first iris we named and it is still a favorite in many gardens. It is the pollen 
parent of ROCKET, CLOTH OF GOLD and BAGHDAD; the proud grandparent of GOLD 
SOVEREIGN, IVORY CHARM, BRASS BAND, LODESTONE, GOLDCRAFT, COCK 
PHEASANT, ROSE OF PICARDY and TECHNICOLOR. 
