■(TB) 'Orient Express'

1982, Benson

'Orient Express' (Cliff Benson, R. 1976). Seedling# 75-7. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards beige and light tan; falls beige, orchid and mauve, evenly bordered and trimmed tan; beige beard; ruffled and laced. Seedling# 71-3E: ('Denver Mint' x Dave Palmer seedling# P5167C involving 'Al Borak', 'Royal Ransom' and 'War Paint') X seedling# 71-41: ('Miss Dolly Dollars' x 'Paris Opera'). C. Benson 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing ORIENT EXPRESS (71-3E: (Denver Mint x sdlg. inv. Fay and Hall orange, yellow and pink sdlgs. and D. Palmer 5167C) X 71-41: (Miss Dolly Dollars x Paris Opera)). An attractive oriental color scheme. A blend with large, broad and nicely shaped blossoms. Standards are tight and a blend of beige, raspberry and buff. Falls are a combination of orchid, beige and mauve, evenly banded and trimmed tan. Flowers are wide and ruffled on sturdy, well-branched stems. Fragrant. TB, 38", midseason, HC '75. $25.00. Cliff Benson.

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