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■(SIB) 'Marilyn Holmes'

1972, McEwen

'Marilyn Holmes' ( Currier McEwen, R. 1968). Seedling S63/40A. SIB, 27" (69 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class VB1D, Standards rich violet-blue (RHS 93D); Falls 93B. 'White Swirl' x 'Blue Brilliant'. McEwen 1972. Honorable Mention 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #206 July 1972 Introducing MARILYN HOLMES: 27", M. Round, ruffled, flaring 4-1/2" flowers of violet-blue (93B) with lighter standards and falls. The very inconspicuous blaze, rich color and fine branching make it outstanding. HC 1970. $15. Currier McEwen.
 


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MarilynHolmes1.jpgjpg MarilynHolmes1.jpg manage 25 K 15 Jun 2016 - 19:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
MarilynHolmes2.jpgjpg MarilynHolmes2.jpg manage 21 K 28 Jul 2013 - 16:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Fieldstone Gardens
Marilyn_Holmes.jpgjpg Marilyn_Holmes.jpg manage 46 K 15 Jan 2010 - 22:38 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
marilynholmes01.jpgjpg marilynholmes01.jpg manage 86 K 07 Sep 2015 - 02:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
marilynholmes02.jpgjpg marilynholmes02.jpg manage 200 K 20 Jun 2017 - 03:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape Arboretum
Topic revision: r13 - 22 Oct 2023, dougchyz
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