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■(TB) 'Elvis Presley'

1982, Benson

'Elvis Presley' (Cliff Benson, R. 1978). Seedling 77-2. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled white and green self; self beard. 'Night Frost' X seedling 64-34: involving 'Van Cliburn', 'Melissa', 'Tosca', 'Chivalry', 'Snow Flurry', 'Skywatch' and 'Henry Shaw'. C. Benson 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing ELVIS PRESLEY (Night Frost X 64-34: (inv. Van Cliburn, Melissa, Tosca, Chivalry, Snow Flurry, Skywatch and Henry Shaw)). A stately and striking white self of enormous size. Brushing of lime-green on extremely wide hafts is deepened and intensified in cool weather. Expansive, beautifully formed and ruffled, the very broad petaled blossoms perform in true fashion on 38" well-branched and budded stalks. Very fragrant. TB, midseason. HC '76. $35.00. Cliff Benson.
 
 

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ElvisPresley01.jpgjpg ElvisPresley01.jpg manage 83 K 27 Feb 2017 - 22:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
ElvisPresley02.jpgjpg ElvisPresley02.jpg manage 94 K 16 Sep 2017 - 02:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
elvis01.jpgjpg elvis01.jpg manage 44 K 23 Jun 2015 - 02:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
elvis02.jpgjpg elvis02.jpg manage 46 K 23 Jun 2015 - 02:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
elvis03.jpgjpg elvis03.jpg manage 48 K 23 Jun 2015 - 02:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
elvispresley01.jpgjpg elvispresley01.jpg manage 48 K 21 Aug 2014 - 15:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
elvispresley9.JPGJPG elvispresley9.JPG manage 61 K 15 Aug 2021 - 14:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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