■ (AB) 'Persian Boy'
1980, Loomis
'Persian Boy' OGB- (
Philip Loomis by Frank Foster, R. 1980). Seedling F049. AB, 15" (38 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards violet; falls grayed purple veined red purple; red purple signal; dull gold beard. Unknown parentage. Vagabond Gardens, 1981. Honorable Mention 1983.
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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing PERSIAN BOY (Dr. P. A. Loomis by Frank J. Foster, selector). Early-Midseason, Aril-Median, 15" (38 em), Seedling F049. S. violet (RHS 88C); F. greyed purple (72A), red-purple signals; dull gold beards. Unknown parentage, possibly a Wm. Mohr seedling. Typical onco in appearance, recurved falls. Very easy to grow, 3-4 buds per stalk. $12.50. Vagabond Gardens. |
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