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■(TB) 'Sophisticate'

1962, Palmer

'Sophisticate' (Dorothy Palmer, R. 1961). Seedling# 32-58-C. TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1, Violet self. 'Celestia' X 'Her Ladyship'. Palmer 1962. High Commendation 1960; High Commendation 1961; Honorable Mention 1964.

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From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing Sophisticate-Sdlg. 32-58C (Celestia x Her Ladyship). A complete self of dark violet. It's a graceful ruffled, excellently formed flower with heavy, crisp substance. Has wide semi-flaring falls and full swirled standards. The large blooms are ideally placed on tall, well-branched, sturdy stalks. An excellent parent and a good performer. Midseason. 37 in. H.C. 1960 and 1961. Net $25. Dorothy Palmer.
 
 

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