(TB) 'Formal Attire'

1980, Henderson

'Formal Attire' (Norlan Henderson, R. 1976). Seedling# 72-2P1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards crystal white with broad border of deep blue-black, black pencil line along midrib; falls crystal white with narrow blue-black band around margin; blue-black beard and style-arms. 'Stepping Out' X 'Blue Petticoats'. Henderson 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing FORMAL ATTIRE (N. Henderson '80). Crystal-white ground plicata with broad border of deep blue-black (RHS 89A) and pencil line along midrib of standards. Falls pleasantly ruffled; blue-black stylearms and beard. Very striking. (Stepping Out X Blue Petticoats). $35.00. Norlan Henderson.

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