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(LA) 'Sheer Delight'

1954, Chowning

'Sheer Delight' (Frank Chowning, R. 1953). Louisiana, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-VR3, Standards pale lavender-pink; Falls same with gold line in center surrounded by deep-lavender flush. 'Lockett's Luck' x 'Accolade'. Conger 1954.

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From AIS Bulletin #133, April 1954. Introducing SHEER DELIGHT (Chowning) Reg '53-#49-X. An exquisitely delicate orchid pink from Lockett's Luck breeding with the form of its parent. 7 inch flowers on a 36 inch stalk, midseason. $5.00. Sidney Conger.
 
 

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