■(LA) 'Tarnished Brass'

1966, Chowning

'Tarnished Brass' (Frank Chowning, R. 1961). Seedling 1958-2. LA, 24" (61 cm), Late bloom. Color Class R5Y, Standards henna; Falls henna with terra cotta overlay, green line signal. 'Mary S. DeBaillon' x 'Cajan Joyeuse') X sib of 'Promised Land'. University Hills 1966. Honorable Mention 1969.

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From University Hills Nursery catalog, 1966: TARNISHED BRASS (Chowning 1961)-Tan with a chocolate brown midstripe and crest. Well branched scape with numerous flower placements. Parentage includes Mary Swords DeBaillon, Cajan Joyeuse and Promised Land. Late season. 24" to 36". $3.00.

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