■(SIB) 'Sapphire Bouquet'

1966, Wiswell

'Sapphire Bouquet' (Gladys Wiswell, R. 1966) SIB, 24" (61 cm), Midseason bloom. Deep sapphire blue self; golden haft. Unknown parentage. Fairmount 1966. Honorable Mention 1968.

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From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1967: SAPPHIRE BOUQUET (Wiswell 1966) This is a deep Sapphire blue self that is a veritable bouquet of color with its abundance of almost velvety tones that it stands out in the garden. 24 in. $7.00
 


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