■(TB) 'Formal Affair'

1961, Moulding

'Formal Affair' (Vernon Moulding, R. 1960). Seedling# 2-56. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-V5B, Smoky violet and blue blend. 'Grand Canyon' X 'Chivalry'. Tell 1961. Honorable Mention 1964.

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ORIGINAL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: FORMAL AFFAIR (Moulding '61) M. 36 in. Grand Canyon x Chivalry. Large wide, heavily substanced violet blend with electric-blue flush on falls. Said to be magnificent. 20.00.

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