■(TB) 'Imperial Woman'

1958, Smith

'Imperial Woman' (Catherine and Kenneth D. Smith, R. 1957). Seedling# 55-61. TB, 41" (104 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-BV1, Smooth blue-violet self, pale violet beard. Smith blue seedling# 52-27 X seedling# 51-9. Fairmount 1958.

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From Fairmount Gardens, 1958: IMPERIAL WOMAN 55-61 (C. and K. Smith 1958) M. L. Tall and imperial in carriage, yet most womanly in its extreme ruffling, this blue-violet self has great individuality. Rich in color with satin smooth texture and very pale violet beard with flecks of turquoise on the crests. The extremely broad standards and falls are wonderfully ruffled and flaring with the flowers measuring 5-1/2 inches high and 7-1/2 inches wide. Strong widely branched stalks carry the firm substanced blooms with magnificent poise and placement. Vigorous growth with rapid increase. From involved Smith blue line breeding 52-27 x 51-9. 41 in. Net $15.00

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