■(TB) 'Helen Novak'

1957, Hinkle

'Helen Novak' (Georgia Hinkle, R. 1955). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1B, Violet-blue self, beard same shading to cream. 'Zara' X 'Regina Maria'. Hinkle 1957. Honorable Mention 1958.

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From AIS Bulletin #145, April 1957. Introducing HELEN NOVAK (Zara x Regina Maria) Very large medium blue, blue tipped beard. A full round flower that holds its color. Closed standards, near horizontal falls, ruffling. Good substance, branching. Mid-season. 38 in. $25. Hinkle.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: HELEN NOVAK (Hinkle '57) M-38". Here is a flower such as one dreams about. A ruffled, waxy, finely chiseled medium blue with a surprising blue tipped beard. Very large, rounded, w1th closed standards & nearly horizontal falls. Its fine poise makes it a center of attraction. HM'58. Zara X Regina Maria. Regularly $5.00; on $10 order $3.25; on $25 order $2.25; 3 for $6.10.

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