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■(MDB) 'Blue Midge'

1959, Marx

'Blue Midge' (Walter Marx, R. 1959). MDB, height 6" (15 cm), Early bloom. Lavender-blue self. 'Azurea' X I. lutescens (chamaeiris). Marx 1955.

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Photo scanned from the 1959 Walter Marx Gardens catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto scanned from the 1959 Walter Marx Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin

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From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1955:BLUE MIDGE. Each 2.00. Big lavender blue self of nice semi-flaring form. A different shade of blue from other dwarf varieties now on the market. Early to midseason. 6 inches.
 

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bluemidge1.JPGJPG bluemidge1.JPG manage 76 K 23 Apr 2020 - 20:06 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1959 Walter Marx Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
bluemidge2.JPGJPG bluemidge2.JPG manage 73 K 23 Apr 2020 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1959 Walter Marx Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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