■(TB) 'Soft Sunset'

1975, Marsh

'Soft Sunset' (James Marsh, R. 1974). Seedling# 71-20. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled soft pink self; red beard. Marsh seedling X 'Chicago'. Marsh 1975.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing SOFT SUNSET (Marsh '75). 71-20. TB, 33", M. Marsh sdlg. X Chicago. This large, soft pink self with a deep red beard is very ruffled and fluted. The standards are always closed, and the falls flair nearly horizontal and have good width. The substance is excellent. 7 or 8 flowers are borne on strong, wellbranched stalks. It has blue-green foliage, is a strong grower, and is fertile both ways. EC '73, HC '73. $25.00. Marsh Gardens.
 
 


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