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■(TB) 'Heart Of Dixie'

1979, Saxton

'Heart Of Dixie' (Donald Saxton, R. 1978). Seedling# 72-46. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled full red-violet (RHS 77A), redder at hafts; dark yellow beard. 'Sunset Blues' X 'War Lord'. Saxton 1979. Honorable Mention 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing HEART OF DIXIE-Sdlg. 72-46. TB, 36", M. Full red-violet self (RHS77A), redder at the hafts. Dark yellow beard. Domed standards; round, wide, semi-flaring falls. (Sunset Blues X War Lord). $25.00. Donald Saxton.
 
 

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IMG_6688.jpegjpeg IMG_6688.jpeg manage 2 MB 15 Jul 2025 - 20:37 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski in my garden, 11MAY2025, Finksburg, MD
IMG_6690.jpegjpeg IMG_6690.jpeg manage 1 MB 15 Jul 2025 - 20:38 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski in my garden, 11MAY2025, Finksburg, MD
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