(TB) 'December Garnet'

1965, Austin

'December Garnet' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1964). Seedling 126. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom and rebloom. Color Class R1D, Deep carmine self. 'Savage' X 'Gold Hill'. Rainbow 1965.

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1965: DECEMBER GARNET (Austin '65) E-36". A deep rich garnet red self with bronzy yellow beard and velvety heavy substanced falls. Not a large flower, but fine form and color plus good branching. Here, in addition to its spring bloom, it has favored us with flowers in Nov. & Dec. Good pollen. (Savage X Gold Hill). Sdlg. 126. Regularly $12.50; on $15 order $9.95; on $25 order $8.75.

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