■(MTB) 'Shrinking Violet'

1966, Hager

'Shrinking Violet' (Ben Hager, R. 1965). Seedling #A661A. MTB, 22" (56 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-V1D, Dark violet self. 'Black Forest' X I. aphylla polonica. Melrose 1966. Honorable Mention 1967.

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Awaiting original catalog description
From the 1968 Melrose Gardens catalog, page 19: • SHRINKING VIOLET (Hager) 2" Sdg. No. A661A: Black Forest X I. aphylla Polonica. Starlike cobalt violet flowers; horizontal falls; very thin stem. Flower size: 21/4 " x I 7'4". Tetraploid. HM'67 . Short stock . …. NET 4.00 Believe where it says 2" Sdg. No. A661, it should be 22".

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