■(LA) 'Counterpoise'

1971, Mertzweiller

'Counterpoise' (Joseph Mertzweiller, R. 1970). Seedling 66-79A. LA, 40" (102 cm), Early bloom. Standards cadmium orange (HCC 8/3) with mauve veining; falls mauve (633/3 to 633/1) with darker veining. Seedling 61-71A: ('Peggy Mac' x 'Belle Lou') X seedling 63-140B: ('Crescent City' sibling). Charjoy 1971. Honorable Mention 1974.

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