■(LA) 'Frances Elizabeth'
1961, Rix
'Frances Elizabeth' (
Sam Rix, R. 1957). LA, 24" (61 cm), Late bloom. Color Class-VRO1, Purplish-bronze self, dark mulberry-purple spine in standard; clear gold signal. Unknown. Melrose 1961. Honorable Mention 1962;
DeBaillon Award 1965.
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From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1965: FRANCES ELIZABETH (Sam Rix) HM '61 & runner up for the MSD Award '63 & 64. Magnificence in rich carmine rose, the petals a bit lighter in tone than the sepals. Both are wide and spreading, ruffled and of good substance. Vigorous plant growth. 5.0/ |
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