(TB) 'Classic'

1931, Grinter

'Classic' (J. H. Grinter, R. 1931) TB. Midseason blooom. Color Class S3L. 'Morning Splendor, 'Ambassadeur', 'Roseway' x unknown.

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CLASSIC. This was a "find" in the writer's trip through the mid-West in 1930. A gorgeous thing of the 'Asia' type, of 'Dominion' form and texture, with wide, flaring falls, and a stiff, cane-like stem. The huge standards appear to be fashioned out of gold leaf, gradually shading to reddish-lavender in the upper portion. The beard and center of the flower glows so vividly that Mr. Grinter, the hybridizer, says that when he looks into it, it almost seems to be alive. Classic is distinctly different from the average run of introductions, and we heartily rec-ommend it. We sold out entirely on this last year. Each $17.50; three for $45.00 [Cooley's Wholesale pricelist, 1932]

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