■(LA) 'Professor Ellis'

1987, Mertzweiller

'Professor Ellis' (Joseph Mertzweiller, R. 1986). Seedling C-74-78a. LA (TET), 40-44" (102-112 cm), Early midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled blue violet, veined dark violet; green yellow signal on cream ground; slight musky fragrance. 'Professor Ike' x seedling 67-ac: ( 'Mrs. Mac' x unknown diploid). Skyline Farms 1987. Honorable Mention 1989.

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From AIS Bulletin #264 January 1987 Introducing PROFESSOR ELLIS (Tetraploid) Tall, 40-44", early midseason. Blue-purple with wide, light yellow signals. Another super grower that produces a great number of bloom stalks and good increase. $50.00. Skyline Farms.

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