■(SIB) 'Dark Circle'

1976, McEwen

'Dark Circle' (Currier McEwen, R. 1976). Seedling T2 67/5D. SIB (2x28 chromosome), 27" (68 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards ruffled violet (RHS 88A); Falls dark violet (between 88A and 86A); violet-blue styles. ('White Swirl' x 'Eric The Red') X 'Blue Moon' x unknown). McEwen 1976. Honorable Mention 1977.

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From AIS Bulletin #222 July 1976 Introducing DARK CIRCLE: 27", M. Very round, compact, flaring, 5-1/2' flowers of dusky purple. Velvety and ruffled. No visible blaze. $25.00. Currier McEwen.

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