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■(AB) 'Asoka of Nepal'

1950, White

'Asoka Of Nepal' OGB ( Clarence G. White by Lena Lothrop, R. 1950).Seedling 34B-48-1. Oncobred OX 34" (86 cm). Early bloom. Lavender, olive ochre, purple blend. 'Joppa Parrot' x White B-46.

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Photo by Betsy HigginsPhoto by Ivan Craig-Tom Craig drawing for the cover of his 1951 catalogPhoto by Joe DaughertyPhoto by Joe Daugherty

References:

From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: ASOKA OF NEPAL (C. G. White 1950) E. 30 in (From Oncobreds). A very large, full formed flower with broad round petals and heayy substance. A self of pale amber or buff with onco like fleckings of rich maroon. 3.50.
Other references: AIS Bulletin #216, January 1975, page 32.

 

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AsokaOfNepal01.jpgjpg AsokaOfNepal01.jpg manage 63 K 17 Jul 2015 - 12:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Ivan Craig-Tom Craig drawing for the cover of his 1951 catalog
AsokaOfNepalJD.jpgjpg AsokaOfNepalJD.jpg manage 58 K 26 Mar 2011 - 19:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Joe Daugherty
AsokaOfNepalJD99.jpgjpg AsokaOfNepalJD99.jpg manage 72 K 15 Mar 2012 - 13:43 BetsyHiggins Photo by Joe Daugherty
Asoka_of_Nepal_-_Higgins.jpgjpg Asoka_of_Nepal_-_Higgins.jpg manage 28 K 09 Feb 2010 - 20:52 BetsyHiggins Photo by Betsy Higgins
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