Difference: TbBuffawn (r16 vs. r15)

■(TB) 'Buffawn'

1940, Andrews

'Buffawn' (Darwin Andrews, R. 1940). TB, Early midseason bloom. Color Class S7L.

See below:

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References:

From Western Gardens catalog, 1948: BUFFAWN (Andrews, 1940). M. 34" Buff and fawn- as the name implies. The light tan frilled standards are companion to similarly colored falls, the latter overlaid smoky lavender. A red-orange beard is predominant and adds a bright spot of color. 75c.
From the Schreiner's 1950 catalog: An unusual coloring, buff-fawn with a brilliant tangerine beard. Pronounced flaring blooms carrying in the garden as shrimp to salmon-buff with prominent orange beard. 34 inches
  Dreer's 1925 catalog notes "Buffawn. 3 ft. Pronounced flaring blooms of light tan color with pinkish glow; prominent red-orange beard. 75c each; .3 for $2.00; $7.00 per doz."

References:

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