■(TB) 'Convention Queen'

1954, Muhlestein

'Convention Queen' (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1953). Seedling# 51-SiD. TB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-YO1, Peach-pink self. 'Salmon Shell' X 'Pink Fulfillment'. Tell 1954. High Commendation 1953; Honorable Mention 1955; Judges' Choice 1956.

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From Wallace Iris Gardens catalog 1955: CONVENTION QUEEN -(Muhlestein). M L. (Salmon Shell x Pink Fulfillment). Very large, wide, heavily laced, peachpink with excellent substance. Tell's best from this cross that gave some true pinks with pink beards. Heavy 40 inch stalks. H. C. '53. No. 51-51D. NET $25.00.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: CONVENTION QUEEN (Muhl. '54) M.L. 40 in. (Salmon Shell x Pink Fulfillment). A very large, broad petaled peach pink with a near self colored beard tipped red and with a lacy edge. H.M. 1955. 1.50.

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