■(TB) 'Major Eff'

1955, Watkins/Watkins

'Major Eff' (Edward Watkins, R. 1953). Seedling# 47-7. TB, 42" (107 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class VB1M, Medium violet-blue self. (Name transferred from 1952 registration, not introduced). (('Shining Waters' x 'Gloriole') x 'Great Lakes') X 'Cloud Castle'. Fairmount 1955. High Commendation 1953; Honorable Mention 1956.

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From Fairmount Gardens, 1955: MAJOR EFF (Watkins-Watkins 1955) M. Much darker in color than other blues from the master hand of Edward Watkins. It is a medium violet blue self and Bluebird Blue (042) is the nearest tone in the Color Chart. The standards are well closed and upright, the falls broad and semi-flaring with neatruffling at the rim and the almost white beard is in sharp but pleasing contrast to the dark rich color of the bloom. Firm substanced, with three branches and terminal, it seems without competition in this class. Parentage (Shining· Waters x Gloriole) x Great Lakes x Cloud Castle. Pollen fertile and it sets seeds easily, H. C., A. I. S. 1953. 39 in. $20.00.

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