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■(TB) 'Algiers'

1953, Bickle

'Algiers' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, selector for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bickle, R. 1952). TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-R5, Blend of deep rose shades, chocolate and bronze wash at haft. 'Mulberry Rose' X 'Prairie Sunset'. Avonbank 1953. President's Cup 1955.

The early version of President's Cup was awarded from 1947 thru 1955 when the name was changed to the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup. In the AIS Encyclopedia this early award is listed under the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup which is where the above President's Cup link points to.

See below:

Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-CanadaPhoto by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-CanadaPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #128, January 1953. Introducing ALGIERS-(Bickle) Winner of the new Canadian Seedling of the Year award. A deep rose blend, very luminous, with a smooth wash of light chocolate at the haft, free of venation. Tailored form, excellent foliage, substance, branching, stalk, habits, and non-fading colour. (Mulberry Rose x Prairie Sunset). M.-38". Only $10.00. Avonbank 1953.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog, 1956: ALGIERS (Bickle 1953) M. 37 in. (Mulberry Rose x Prairie Sunset). A smooth blend of rose and light brown with deeper brown haft. Winner of the President's Cup at the Canadian meeting. 7.50
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-13
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
algiers01.JPGJPG algiers01.JPG manage 67 K 04 May 2014 - 21:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-Canada
algiers02.JPGJPG algiers02.JPG manage 52 K 04 May 2014 - 21:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-Canada
algiers03.JPGJPG algiers03.JPG manage 60 K 04 May 2014 - 21:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
algiers04.JPGJPG algiers04.JPG manage 62 K 04 May 2014 - 21:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
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