■(TB) 'Freshman Sombrero'

1969, Redenbo

'Freshman Sombrero' (Marilyn Redenbo, R. 1969). Seedling# 1-32-4. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to late bloom. Color Class-GY1F, Brilliant greenish yellow (RHS 153D) self, dusted gold; bronze gold beard. 'Malay' X 'Bellerive'. Redenbo 1970.

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From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing FRESHMAN SOMBRERO (Marilyn J. Redenbo) TB, 36", E-M-L. Brilliant greenish yellow (RHS 153D) self, dusted gold; bronze gold beard. Conical standards, flaring fails. Strong well-branched stalks carry 7 to 13 buds. HC 1969 under #1-32-4. Parentage: Malay X Bellerive. Net $25.00. Redenbo's Iris Garden.

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