■(SIB) 'Grand Junction'
1969, McCord
'Grand Junction' (
Forrest McCord, R. 1968). Seedling 6250. SIB, 28" (71 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1, Standards blue, reverse bud with white markings; Falls bright blue.
'Tunkhannock' X
'Tycoon'. McCord, Sierra Vista 1969. High Commendation 1968; Honorable Mention 1970;
Morgan Award 1974.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: OR. USDA Zones
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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing GRAND JUNCTION (McCord 1969) Siberian, 28" M. Tunkhannock X Tycoon. Superb new Siberian with very rich bright blue falls with lighter spiderweb pattern in throat, slightly darker standards, style arms light sky blue. Large, broad blossom. Makes excellent growth both here in Midwest and in Far West tests. HC 1968 under seedling No. 6250. $15.00 net. Forrest McCord. |
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