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■(TB) 'Ancient Egypt'

1962, Fothergill

'Ancient Egypt' (H. Senior Fothergill, R. 1962). Seedling 7-56. TB, 44" (112 cm), Late to very late bloom. Color Class-O3, Standards marigold orange; Falls tangerine orange, aureolin hafts. ('Pink Formal' x 'Strathmore') X 'Pink Formal' x 'Mary Randall'). Orpington 1962. British Dykes Medal 1966.

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From Knopf Iris Garden, 1965: ANCIENT EGYPT 44" L-VL (Fothergill '63. Tones of Chinese Coral. S. marigold orange, F. tangerine orange with yellow hafts, wide, full, excellent substance on well branched stalks. 1&.00
 

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