(TB) 'College Girl'

1963, Benson

'College Girl' (Z. Benson, R. 1962). Seedling# 30-9A. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-O1P, Medium pink self; cerise beard. ('Pink Formal' x 'Debonair Pink') X 'Lynn Hall'. Z. Benson 1963.

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From AIS Bulletin #169, April 1963. Introducing COLLEGE GIRL (Z. G. Benson '63). Midseason, 34", (Pink Formal x Debonair Pink) X (Lynn Hall). Medium pink self with velvety cerise beard. Closed standards and wide-hafted, flaring falls-unusual serrated petals-exceptional substance, with blooms lasting beautifully for 3 to 4 days. COLLEGE GIRL was by far the outstanding and favorite pink in our garden last spring. It received many raves and 14 votes for H.C.'62. Sdlg. #30-9A. Net. $25.00. Z. Benson.

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