■(MDB) 'Cup And Saucer'

1951, Welch

'Cup And Saucer' (Walter Welch, R. 1951). Seedling #G-532. DB, height 5" (13 cm). Early bloom. Mahogany red-purple self; yellow beards. ('Sass Dark Ruby' x 'Purple Beauty') X I. humilis (arenaria). Welch 1951. ASM 1955; BR 1956.

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From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1957: CUP AND SAUCER' (Welch 1951) Each 1.00. As picturesque a flower as the name implies. The light mulberry standards sit on saucerlike falls of light pink, heavily overlaid with mahogany red. Prolific bloomer. Early 6 inches.

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