(TB) 'Etoile D'Or'
1942, Douglas
'Etoile D'Or' (
Geddes Douglas, R. 1942) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class Y4D.
'Stonewall Jackson' x
'Jasmania'. Douglas 1943. Honorable Mention 1943.
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From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1946: ETOILE D'OR (G. Douglas 1943) M. A pure deep yellow self with firm texture and sparkling finish. The standards are domed and firmly held. The falls are semi-flaring with an overlay of deeper yellow that gives a velvety lustre to the bloom. The flowers are brighter and deeper than most of the yellows with no greenish undertone. The absence of veining enhances the purity of color. Medium to tall in height with good branching. It has great garden value. HM., A. I. S.1943, R. 89 19 3. 36 in. $7.00. |
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