■(SIB) 'Augury'

1973, McGarvey

'Augury' (William McGarvey, R. 1973). Seedling 73-68-17-LT-Li-1. SIB (28 chr.), 40" (102 cm), Late bloom. Opens pink and changes to light purple (Munsell 7.5P 7/7); ruffled. 'Temper Tantrum' X 68-64-315 inroy super WL-BR-1. Old Brook 1973. Honorable Mention 1975; Morgan Award 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing AUGURY (1974) 40". From the same breeding as RED PASSION with the same good characteristics but very different in flower. It carries large, ruffled, rounded flowers that open pink but quickly convert to a bright and attractive light purple. It also blooms after the TBs. Net $45.00. Old Brook Gardens.

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