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■(TB) 'Maori King'

1890, Reuthe

'Maori King' (George Reuthe, 1890) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y9D. Listed by Ware 1890; Macoun; Van Waveren 1907; Farr 1912; In The Garden 1915, The Garden 7 August, 1919; Francis 1920; Reuthe 1920a; 1938; Wing 1920; Vilmorin 1938; Fremont 1939; Patmore 1939 Received a High Commendation from the Royal Horticultural Society 1916 (AA clxii).

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From Wing Seed catalog, 1919: MAORI KING — Coloring very brilliant. S. rich golden- yellow; F. velvety crimson margined gold. Eighteen inches. 25c.
From Fryer's catalog, 1921: Standards rich golden, Falls velvety crimson margined gold. One of the most brilliant. 18". 30¢.
 
From Indian Spring Farms catalog, 1927: MAORI KING (Ware 1890). S. rich golden-yellow; F. deep purple maroon. A vigorous variety of bright coloring. 21 inches. 25 cts. each; 60 cts. for 3; $2.00 per doz

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