(JI) 'Shishi-Ikare'
1910, Kelway
'Shishi-Ikare' (
Kelway & Son, 1910). JI. Double. Color Class-6BD. Translation: Angry Lion.
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From Flowerfield Bulb Farms catalog 1956: SHISHI IKARI (Angry Lion). (Sakata). A deep velvety red 9 petaled flower in perfect symetry. Style columns are dark red and held vertically in the center of this rounded flower. Medium tall growing, bloom occurs late in the season. Each $5.00, Three $10.00. |
From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1942: SHISHI-IKARE (Kelway 1910) Dbl. A very dark red purple which is extremely doubled. Very showy. 39 in. $2.00. |
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