■(TB) 'Keene Valley'

1950, Smith

'Keene Valley' (Kenneth D. Smith, R. 1948) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1L. 'Lake George' x 'Great Lakes'. Smith 1950. Honorable Mention 1950.

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From AIS Bulletin #117, April 1950. Introducing KEENE VALLEY (1949). The sister seedling of Blue Valley many judges consider sensational. It has a wide haft and outstanding substance. The flowers are large and the stalk well branched and it usually tops 42 inches in height. $25.00. Ken Smith 1950.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: KEENE VALLEY (Smith 1949) EM. 40 in. (Lake George x Great Lakes). A rich medium blue of superb form and finish. The flowers are large and flaring of form. H.M. 1950. 2.50.

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