■(SPU) 'Fifth Symphony'
1943, Nies
'Fifth Symphony' (
Eric Nies, R. 1942). Midseason bloom. Deep yellow, allover delicate brown veining.
'Bronzspur' X Seedling. Chromosomes 2n = 40. Milliken, 1943
See below:
From Milliken Gardens catalog, 1945: FIFTH SYMPHONY (Nies). Here we have something exceptional. A golden brown veining is loosely threaded on a background of deep yellow giving an almost orange effect. The falls are frilled and spreading. Very fine. 3 feet. $7.50. |
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