■(AB) 'American Modern'

1951, Craig

'American Modern' OGB- (Tom Craig, R. 1951). AB, TMB, 38" (97 cm). Early bloom. Blend of olive ochre veined and washed with reds. 'Gay Senorita' X 'Joppa Parrot'. Craig, 1951.

Also listed in TB web: ''American Modern'.

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References:

From Milliken Gardens catalog, 1955: AMERICAN MODERN (Craig) A progeny of the famous Joppa Parrot. Olive-ochre standards, sometimes flecked bluish-green, and heavy falls copiously veined in red. A beautiful iris-strange and lovely. 3 ft. $6.00.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog, 1956: AMERICAN MODERN (Craig 1951) M. 36 in. (Gay Senorita x Joppa Parrot). A new Mohr hybrid of rich olive-ochre with flecks of deep blue green and with red veins on the falls. Unusual. 6.00

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