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■(TB) 'His Highness'

1975, Clough

'His Highness' (William Clough, R. 1974). Seedling# 72 RW-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards deep lavender-violet; violet stylearms edged gold on underside; falls deep lavender-violet, brownish gold at hafts, 1/4" lavender gold-brown blended border, ruffled; lavender-violet beard. Seedling# AF69-100: ('Amethyst Flame' x 'Emerald Fountain') X 'Rippling Waters'. Clough 1975.

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From AIS Bulletin #218 July 1975 Introducing HIS HIGHNESS (Clough '75). Sdlg. 72RW-l, 36", EML. A very deep lavender-violet (Wilson) self, with ramrod stiff stocks. outstanding branching and 8 buds. Often 4 blooms open at once, well-spaced along the strong stock. Flowers are large, 6" across, with very broad, flaring, ruffled falls of same color as S. The hafts are brownish gold at the sides and 1/4" border of a light blend of lavender; gold-brown borders the falls. Should be an excellent breeder. (Amethyst Flame x Emerald Fountain) X Rippling Waters. $25.00. W. H. Clough.
 
 

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