(TB) 'Blue Dove'
1969, Jones
'Blue Dove' (
Bennett Jones, R. 1968). Seedling# 832-1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-GB3LF, Standards capri blue (52/2); falls 52/3 with tangerine beard. Seedling# 745-1 (
'Frances Kent',
'Mary Randall',
'Pink Enchantment',
'Party Dress' lines x
'Crystal Flame') X seedling# 730-1 ((
'Pink Enchantment' x
'Party Dress') x
'Fanfare Orchid')). Jones 1969.
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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing BLUE DOVE - Sdlg 832-1. (Involving: Frances Kent, Mary Randall, Pink Enchantment and Party Dress lines x Crystal Flame) x (Pink Enchantment x Party Dress) x Fanfare Orchid)). This is the first release of work for tangerine bearded blues which are really blue. Closed, domed standards are Capri blue (Wilson 52/2), falls are several shades lighter (52/3), almost milk white. Tangerine beard. A reverse bicolor, the flowers are tailored, very well-formed and long-lasting. Well-branched stalks and a vigorous plant. HC 1968. 34" $25.00. Bennett Jones. |
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