(TB) 'Blue Steel'

1953, Fraim

'Blue Steel' (Leola Fraim, R. 1950). TB, 38" (97 cm), Late bloom. Color Class-BM1, Medium-blue self. 'Missouri' X 'Lake Shannon'. Pride 1953. High Commendation 1951; Honorable Mention 1953. Pride's 1953.

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From AIS Bulletin #129, April 1953. Introducing BLUE STEEL H.C. '52 (Fraim '53) Missouri x Lake Shannon. $20.00. A medium blue self. Height about 38". Exceptionally fine flaring falls. Very smooth coloring. Heavy substance. Distinctive in shape and coloring. Pride's 1953.

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