(MDB) 'Orange Queen'
1910, Barr
‘Orange Queen’ (
Barr and Sons). DB, 6.5" (17 cm). Early bloom. Color Code-Y4D. Full yellow self; orange beards. Parentage unknown. Barr & Sons 1910.
See below:
From Bonnewitz catalog 1920: ORANGE QUEEN. S. and F. beautifully clear, deep yellow; continues in bloom a long time; 6 in.; the best yellow dwarf. 25 cts.; $1.50 a doz. |
From Meadow Mountain Bulb Farm catalog 1931: ORANGE QUEEN. A huge golden yellow self. 8 to 10 ins. Very fine. 4 for 50c., 25 for $1.75, 100 for $5.50. |
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From Carl Starker catalog 1929: Orange Queen. 8-inch. Deep yellow self. One of the fine dark yellows. 35c. |
Barr 1906 catalog |
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