■(TB) 'Mary Randall'

1951, Fay

'Mary Randall' (Orville Fay, R. 1950). Seedling# T48-3. TB, Height 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom.. Self of Bengal rose (Wilson), with red beard. 'New Horizon' x (Fay F2 pink seedling from: 'Pink Cameo' x 'Chérie'). Fay 1951.

AIS Awards: High Commendation 1950 (under name); Honorable Mention 1951; Award of Merit 1953; American Dykes Medal 1954.

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From Fay catalog, 1956: Mary Randall $12.00. (1951) No. T48-3. New Horizon X F2 Pink Seedling. DYKES MEDAL 1954. A very nice rose pink flower with tangerine beard. Flowers are well spaced on a strong nicely-branched 36-inch stalk. Plants are large and vigorous with good foliage. Midseason. H.C. 1950; H.M. 1951; Leader A.M. 1953; No.3, 100 Best 1955.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: MARY RANDALL (Fay '51) M-36". '54 DYKES. Most sought of all Flamingo pinks. A deep rose pink self with a bright red-tangerine beard. A large flower with remarkable thickness of petals, hafts wide, free from markings, falls round, flaring. A flower of near perfection. Produces wonderful seedlings. (New Horizon X (Pink Cameo x Cherie)). Reg. $2.00; on $15 order 2 for $1.45; on $25 order 3 for $1.25.
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