(TB) 'Flirtation'

1956, Benson

'Flirtation' (Cliff Benson, R. 1953). Seedling 50-1B. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-OR1, Deep pink self, fiery red beard. 'Pink Formal' X ((Hall's seedling 40-32 x pink seedlings) x (('Pink Formal' x Hall's pink seedling x 'Pink Formal'))). C. Benson 1956. High Commendation 1950 (under seedling 50-1B); Honorable Mention 1956.

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From AIS Bulletin #141, April 1956. Introducing FLIRTATION (Sdlg #50-1B). Pink Formal x (Hall's 40-32 x Pink Sdlg) x (Pink Formal x (Hall's Pink Sdlg x Pink Formal)). A luscious, intense deep pink self with a fiery red beard that is probably one of the deepest pinks in commerce. Flowers are large, of good substance; hafts are clean without markings. A rapid increaser, the 40" stalks are sturdy and well-branched. FLIRTATION has proven to be an exceptional breeder, producing last year, Sdlg #55-11, a heavily ruffled and laced pink. Mid-season, 40"-H.C. '50. $20.00. Cliff Benson.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: FLIRTATION (Benson '56) M-38" This is for those who want lots of color in their p1nks as it is perhaps the deepest pink yet. A luscious intense deep pink self with a fiery red beard. Flowers large, of good substance and with clean hafts. Stalks sturdy, branched. A rapid incre~ser. The intense color_stands fast thruout the life of the flower. Already proving a fine parent: produces heavily ruffled and laced pmk offsprmg. HC 50: HM 56, Involving Pink Formal and Hall Sdlgs. Regularly $2.50; on $10 order $1.55; on $25 order $1.10; 0 for $2.95; 10 for $8.85.

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