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■(TB) 'Exotic Gem'

1971, Olson

'Exotic Gem' (Marvin Olson, R. 1970). Seedling 67-40. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Campanula violet (HCC 37/2) self; self beard; ruffled. 'Crinkled Beauty' X seedling 65-16: ('Amethyst Flame' x (('Char-Maize' x 'Bellerive') x ('Cathedral Bells' x 'Ballerina'))). Olson 1971.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing EXOTIC GEM (Sdlg. 67-40) TB. (((Crinkled Beauty x Amethyst Flame) X (Char-Maize x Bellerive) X (Cathedral Bells x Ballerina))). Beautifully proportioned Campanula Violet self (R.H.S. 37/2) with matching beard. Firmly held standards ruffled and overlapping. Falls wide, ruffled and semiflared. Good branching on sturdy 34" stalk. The lovely clean color and very smooth texture reminds one of an exotic gem. Mid. HC '70. $25.00. Marvin Olson.
 
 

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