■(TB) 'Sunset Sonata'

1980, Hamblen

'Sunset Sonata' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1979). Seedling# H73-55A. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards orange with pink infusion, edged orange (RHS 29C); falls orange (29C) with lighter infusion of pink; red-orange beard. (('Glazed Orange' x ('Orange Parade' x ('Orange Creamo' x 'Glittering Amber'))) x 'Mission Sunset') X 'Skyburst'. Mission Bell 1980. High Commendation 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing SUNSET SONATA. 32" (81 cm), ML. Deeply fluted orange blend with iridescent sheen. Standards are orange suffused with pink; falls same with yellow-orange hafts and brilliant red-orange beards. Touching standards, flaring falls. Well-branched stems, eight buds. (Glazed Orange x (Orange Parade x (Orange Creamo x Glittering Amber») x Mission Sunset) X Sky Burst. HC '79. #H73-55A. $25.00. Mission Bell.

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