■(TB) 'Sugarplum'

1953, Corey

'Sugarplum' (Mrs. P. E. Corey, R. 1953). Seedling# 89K-A. TB, 36-38", Midseason bloom. Color Class-OR1, Pink self, yellow beard, soft yellow haft; lacy edges. 'Chantilly' x seedling# 50H-L.: ('Daybreak' x 'Midwest Gem'). Corey 1953. Honorable Mention 1953.

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From AIS Bulletin #129, April 1953. Co-introducing SUGARPLUM (89-A) (Corey '53) Gussie's Pink Sister. $20.00. Taller, and of fine growth. The blooms are very flaring. Haft and beard light yellow. Lace, of course. Stock very limited. Pride's 1953.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1965: SUGARPLUM (Corey '53) M-36". See life-like Ektachrome. Edges of petals are crimped and lacy. A soft, creamy lilac-pink with light yellow haft & yellow beard. Form flaring & substance very heavy. Should make a wonderful parent to bring lacing into the flamingo pink line. HM'55. Chantilly X (Daybreak x Midwest Gem). Regularly $2.00; on $10 order $1.30; on $25 order 95c.

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