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■(LA) 'Blue Shield'

1971, Davis

'Blue Shield' ( Claude Davis by Williamson/Ghio, R. 1971). LA, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Velvety dark navy blue self; yellow-orange signal. 'New Offering' seedling. University Hills 1966.

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Photo by Pierre Anfosso - FrancePhoto scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection

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From University Hills Nursery catalog, 1966: BLUE SHIELD (Davis 1966)- Medium large blue flowers of unusually good substance and flaring form. The color is Prunella Violet with a chrome yellow line crest. Vigorous plant with strong, well branched scapes. Midseason. 34". $5.00.
 
 

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Blue_Shield_1971_LA.jpgjpg Blue_Shield_1971_LA.jpg manage 61 K 30 Nov 2011 - 00:49 AlainFranco Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France
LaBlueShieldLH.jpgjpg LaBlueShieldLH.jpg manage 38 K 25 Jun 2013 - 17:23 BetsyHiggins Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
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