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■(SDB) 'Helen's Child'

1954, Douglas

'Helen's Child' (Geddes Douglas, R. 1954). SDB, 8-12" (20-30 cm), Early bloom. Light-blue self. 'Helen McGregor' X pumila blue. Fairmount, Brentwood 1954.

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Fairmount 1954 catalog gives "HELEN'S CHILD (Douglas 1954) E. As the name implies,this is a cross of Helen McGregor with a pumila, and it is a powder blue self that is very floriferous and makes a charming mass of color. 8 in. "
 

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