■(TB) 'Big Dipper'

1981, Brown

'Big Dipper' (Opal Brown, R. 1981). Seedling 73-16B2. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled and fluted light yellow (RHS 8C); medium yellow (14A) beard. Seedling 70-8B16: (('Dawn Flight' x 'Winter Olympics') x involving pink seedlings) X 'Yellow Chiffon'. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens 1981. High Commendation 1980 (seedling 73-16B2), Honorable Mention 1983.

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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing BIG DIPPER (0. Brown '81). TB, 36", M. Large, beautifully frilled light mimosa yellow. Domed stands and wide semi-flaring falls. Tall, wellbranched stalks. Superb performer. ((Dawn Flight x Winter Olympics) x inv. pinks) x Yellow Chiffon. HC '80 under sdlg. 73-16B2. $25.00. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens.

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