■(JI) 'Lasting Pleasure'

1985, Ackerman

'Lasting Pleasure' (William Ackerman, R. 1981) Sdlg. D5 (13-127). JI (6 F.), 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled white ground, sharply veined purple violet (RHS 81A) and lightly washed violet; dark purple violet (8lA) style arms, lighter crests. D5 (3-59) X D5 (5-153). Bush 1985. Honorable Mention 1989.

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