1978, Bledsoe
'Joe Askins' (William Bledsoe, R. 1977). Seedling# 71-27. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards russet with pale violet infusion; Falls medium violet, bordered brown, gold hafts; tangerine beard. ('Sunburst Duet' x 'Reta Fry') X (('Ever And Ever' x 'Hidden Gift') x ('Miss St. Louis' x 'Reta Fry')). Bledsoe 1978.
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From AIS Bulletin #228 Winter 1978 Introducing JOE ASKINS-Sdlg. 71-27. TB, 38", M-L. (Sugar Tree x (Ever and Ever x Hidden Gift» X (Miss St. Louis x Reta Fry). S. russet with pale violet infusion. F. medium violet, bordered in brown, with gold hafts and tangerine beard. Named for a good friend in Huntsville, Alabama, who first "found" it among my seedlings. A vigorous grower and a conversation piece in the garden. 7 buds. Net $25.00. Mrs. William Bledsoe. |
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