■(TB) 'Pinup Queen'

1978, Benson

'Pinup Queen' (Cliff Benson, R. 1973). Seedling #71-28A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled bluish pink self; pink beard. 'Miss Dolly Dollars' X Seedling #68-1B: (involving 'May Hall, 'Salmon Shell', 'Pink Fulfillment', 'Pink Cameo', 'Chérie', 'Pink Formal' and Dave Hall seedlings.). C. Benson 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing PINUP QUEEN-Miss Dolly Dollars X 68-1B: (inv. May Hall, Pink Fulfillment, Salmon Shell, Pink Cameo. Cherie, Pink Formal and miscellaneous Dave Hall pink sdlgs.). Betty Grable's choice and named in her memory because "that's what I was". A delicate and exquisite blue-pink self with an attractive white spot beneath the matching beards. Carried on sturdy stalks, the blossoms are wide, ruffled and semi-flaring. Fragrant. Midseason, 38". HC '71. $25.00. Cliff Benson.

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