(TB) 'Belladonna' by Perry

1923, Perry

'Belladonna' (Amos Perry, 1923) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. Perry 1923; 1924; Doub 193 Later 'Belladonna Improved' was offered by Perry 1932; 1933; Black current fragrance.

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References

Journal of The Royal Horticultural Society 53: Part 1, page 137.
From Indian Spring Farms catalog, 1927: PERLADONNA (Perry 1923). A fine, blue self with medium-sized flowers of clear coloring and great texture. S. and F. Dauphin's violet, a shade deeper than Dalmatica, with maroon reticulations at the haft. Stout, branching stems growing full 42 inches high. Introduced by Perry under the name Belladonna. $2.50 each.
 
From Bonnewitz catalog, 1927: BELLADONNA (Perry). Syn. Perladonna. A pleasing shade of rich China-blue. Midseason. A small bloom on a plant 24 inches high $1.50.

Synonyms

Beladona; Perledonna.

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