1928, Cooley
'Surprise' (Cooley's Gardens, R. 1928) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B3L.
SURPRISE. Monster blue, flushed heliotrope, on stems up to four feet in height. The intense orange beard is a salient feature. This is our own introduction, and we are proud of the fact that it has been well received in all sections of the country. A fit companion to such blues as 'Santa Barbara', 'Souvenir de Loetitia Michaud', and 'Duchess Sarah'. Bold foliage, almost evergreen. Each $3.50; three for $9.00; ten, $25.00 [Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932]
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