■(AB) 'Sigrid'
1961, Mogensen
'Sigrid' OB- (
Neil Mogensen, R. 1960). Seedling EL-3. AB, 42" (107 cm). Midseason late bloom. Full violet self; brown gold beard.
'Dymia' X
'Capitola'. Neil's Garden, 1961. Honorable Mention 1964.
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From AIS Bulletin #161, April 1961. Introducing SIGRID (Mogensen). Arilbred 42" M-L. (Dymia x Capitola). Full cool violet self with an unusual rich silky luster. Large blooms of heavy substance, globular form. Well-branched stalks carry many blooms. Hardy and a good performer in severe areas. Consistent bloomer, will set seed. $20.00. Neil's Garden. |
From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1965: SIGRID (Mogensen) Startlingly handsome "mohr" type that will remind you of Elmohr, but SO much more- so much finer. Huge flowers and quite adequate stems. Wide, ruffled and a good shade of rich silky violet. Should be very popular with "mohr" fans. HM '64. $4.00. |
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BetsyHiggins - 2010-01-19