■(AB) 'Giant Mohr'

1958, Austin

'Giant Mohr' OB (Lloyd Austin, R. 1958). Seedling Ob-39. AB, 44" (112 cm) Midseason bloom. Deep manganese violet self. Parentage unknown. Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens, 1958.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: GIANT MOHR (Austin '58) M-44" The one "Mohr" everyone wants. A greatly improved version of renowned WILLIAM MOHR, much larger, twice as tall. Best of all for the hybridizer, has abundant pollen. Has the form, veining & color of William Mohr--a deep manganese violet. See in life-like color. Largest & one of tallest Mohr hybrids in existence today. Gigantic flowe is usually a full 8 inches high, stalks regularly reach 44", remarkablE for any Oncobred. Imagine how a flower like this can help in your breeding work with ordinary Oncobreds. A fast increaser; heavy bloomer. Visitors go wild over its size & great height. Regularly $4.50; on $10 order $3.60; on $25 order $2.95.

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