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■(TB) 'Gussie'

1953, Corey

'Gussie' (Mrs. P. E. Corey, R. 1953). Seedling# 89K-L. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Orchid self, light yellow on haft; extremely lacy edges both standards and falls. 'Chantilly' X seedling# 50H-L: ('Daybreak' x 'Midwest Gem'). Corey 1953.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic GardenPhoto by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #129, April 1953. Co-introducing GUSSIE (89K) (Corey '53) Chantilly x (Daybreak x Midwest Gem). $20.00. Very lace-edged Orchid. This is the laciest of an entire cross showing this characteristic. Buds are especially charming. Medium height. Stock very limited. Pride's 1953.
rom Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: GUSSIE (Corey 1953) M. L. 35 in. Chantilly x (Daybreak x Midwest Gem). A heavily substanced and very lacy flower of lavender orchid with a full yellow beard. Much in demand for hybridizing because of its extra heavy lace. lO.OO.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Gussie4.JPGJPG Gussie4.JPG manage 77 K 04 Feb 2021 - 11:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Gussie5.JPGJPG Gussie5.JPG manage 82 K 04 Feb 2021 - 12:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
gussie8.JPGJPG gussie8.JPG manage 175 K 11 Dec 2024 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
gussie80.JPGJPG gussie80.JPG manage 141 K 11 Dec 2024 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
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