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■(SIB) 'Roanoke's Choice'

1976, McGarvey

'Roanoke's Choice' (William McGarvey, R. 1975). Seedling 72-68-16-2. SIB, 32" (81 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Opens pink (Munsell 2.5RP 7/8) and changes to violet (7.5P 6/8). (('Royal Ensign' selfed x seedling 63-2-2-2) x ('White Swirl' x 'Royal Ensign' selfed)) X (('Royal Ensign' selfed x 'Super Ego') x 'Super Ego'). Old Brook 1976. High Commendation 1974; Honorable Mention 1977; Judges' Choice 1978

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From AIS Bulletin #220 January 1976 Introducing ROANOKE'S CHOICE (1976). 32". Received the HC Award at the Roanoke Convention as seedling 72-68-16-2. Opens pink and changes to a lovely violet (Munsel 7.5P 6/8). ((Royal Ensign selfed x 63-2-2) x (White Swirl x Royal Ensign selfed)) X (Royal Ensign selfed x Super Ego) x Super Ego. Net $45.00. Old Brook Gardens.
 
 

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IrisRoanoakesChoice.JPGJPG IrisRoanoakesChoice.JPG manage 665 K 05 Jan 2017 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Skelmersdale-Broadleigh Gardens-United Kingdom
RoanokesChoice9.jpgjpg RoanokesChoice9.jpg manage 20 K 14 Apr 2022 - 12:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
Roanokes_Choice.jpgjpg Roanokes_Choice.jpg manage 31 K 07 Jan 2010 - 23:48 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
roanok02.JPGJPG roanok02.JPG manage 64 K 16 Jun 2014 - 18:34 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
roanok03.JPGJPG roanok03.JPG manage 58 K 16 Jun 2014 - 18:36 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
roanokeschoice3.jpgjpg roanokeschoice3.jpg manage 71 K 22 Jan 2014 - 15:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom
siberian_roanoakes_choice_resized.JPGJPG siberian_roanoakes_choice_resized.JPG manage 73 K 03 Jul 2011 - 10:41 Main.plantaddict487 BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA
siberian_roanoakes_choice_resized16.JPGJPG siberian_roanoakes_choice_resized16.JPG manage 26 K 05 Sep 2016 - 15:15 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
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