(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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