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■(TB) 'Pearly Waters'

1967, Tompkins

'Pearly Waters' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1967) TB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to very late bloom. Silver-white self with faint milky tint; blue beard. 'Mountain Music' X 'High Above'. Fleur de Lis 1967.

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog, 1967: PEARLY WATERS Tompkins 1967) M.L. 40 in. Mountain Music x High Above. A large, lightly ruffled flower with broad semi-flaring falls and closely domed standards; this is very heavily substanced and has a thick, milky white, Gardenia like finish to its petals. Its milky purity is accented by a full blue beard and a clean, sleek, glossy lustre makes it really stand out. It has tall, very strong, well branched stalks and carries lots of buds. A favorite with almost every garden visitor as well as with us. Net $25.00
 


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