(TB) 'Excelsis'

1975, Vallette

'Excelsis' ( Wilma Vallette, R. 1971). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards golden pink with few plicata markings near base; Falls same with brownish purple markings at haft and around edge, lighter dotting toward tip; tangerine beard. 'Waymark' X Mayberry pink-ground plicata seedling. Come 'N' Look Gardens 1975.

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From AIS Bulletin #219 October 1975 Introducing EXCELSIS-TB, 36", M. S. clean tawny pink, nearly closed; F. same, slightly lighter in center below tangerine beard, with plicata haft markings and all around buttonhole stitching at edges in brownish purple. (Waymark X Mayberry pink-ground plic sdlg.) $25.00. Come 'N' Look Gardens.

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