(TB) 'May Sky'
1955, Sass
'May Sky' (
Henry Sass, R. 1955). Seedling 52-37. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-W2, Fancy plicata, white and violet. Parentage involves
'Doré',
'Matula',
'Golden Fleece',
'Pretty Pansy',
'Balmung',
'Ruth Pollock', and
''Elsa Sass'. Fleur de Lis 1955.
See below:
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References:
From Sass catalog, 1956: MAY SKY (H. E. Sass, 1955) (52-37)- An addition to the Pretty Pansy class but more refined in every way. 37". $15.00. |
From Fleur De Lis catalog, 1956: MAY SKY (Sass 1955) ML. 38 in . (((Goldden Fleece x (Dore x Matula)) x Pretty Pansy)) x ((Balmung x R. Pollock) x Plic. Sdlg.) x (Elsa Sass x Golden Fleece)). A large and brilliant "Fancy type" plicata, that is patterned much the same as Pretty Pansy. The ground color is white and the overali wash is brilliant violet. Excellent stalks and branching. 15.00. |
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