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■(AB) 'Dawn Caress'

1981, Peterson

'Dawn Caress' OGB (Les Peterson, R. 1980). Seedling LP 76-14-80A. AB, 24" (61 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards pale lilac; falls pale lilac with very light tan undertone appearing as flower ages; no signal; subdued bronze lilac beard. 'Esther, The Queen' X 'Tuesday Song'. Peterson, 1981. High Commendation 1980; Honorable Mention 1983.

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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing DAWN CARESS. AB (l/2), 24" (61 cm), EM. Large, well-proportioned arilbred of medium pale lilac with subdued bronze-lilac beard. Standards wide, full and cupped. Falls also wide and nicely semi-recurved. Large flower. Bud count 4-5. Vigorous and distinctive. Esther, the Queen x Tuesday Song. HC '80. $20.00. Les Peterson.
 

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