(JI) 'Giant Carmen'

1955, Marx

'Giant Carmen' ( Walter Marx, R. 1955) JI (double), 30" (76 cm). Midseason late bloom. Red-violet self, small white area in center; yellow signal. Seedling X 'Karahashi'.

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From Marx Gardens catalog, 1955: GIANT CARMEN (Marx 1954) Each $7.50. In 1950 when this huge velvety red seedling bloomed for the first time it attracted more attention than any other seedling in our garden. A Karahashi seedling with all of its parent's good qualities plus more substance, more velvety texture and color a step nearer true red. An absolute self except for a small white center and the usual yellow spears. The floral segments are crimped on the edges. Flowers average 9 to 10 inches in diameter on 30 inch stems. Midseason to late.

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