■(TB) 'Close Shave'
1995, Meek
'Close Shave' (
Duane Meek, R. 1995). Seedling# R17-1-8. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards pale pink; falls ivory, edged pink; beard missing, pink ridge; heavily ruffled, laced, styles fringed.
'Sweet Revenge' X
'Sue Ellen'. D. & J. Gardens 1995.
Honorable Mention 1998.
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From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing CLOSE SHAVE (D. Meek) TB, ML, 34". Perfectly formed very pale pink standards. Falls ivory with pale pink edges. NO BEARD!, only a slight pink ridge where one should be. Fringed styles give a deep inner glow. All petals exquisitely ruffled and laced; good substance. 3-4 br. + terminal, 8-9 buds. Sweet Revenge X Sue Ellen. #R17-1-B. $35.00. D&J Gardens. |
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