■(TB) 'Minted Halo'

1987, Mueller

'Minted Halo' (A. Theodore Mueller, R. 1985). Seedling# 76-64. TB, 28-32" (71-81 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards pink lavender, veined, blending to yellow about halfway toward center, increasing in intensity to golden yellow in center, on styles and crests, crinkled and ruffled; falls pink-lavender, veined, blending lighter toward gold-yellow beard; golden yellow hafts, 1" brassy brown edge, ruffled and crinkled. 'Friffles' X Niswonger seedling# 71-7: ('Denver Mint' x 'Meghan'). Mueller 1987.

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From AIS Bulletin #264 January 1987 Introducing MINTED HALO (Mueller '87). Sdlg. 76-64. TB, 28-32", M. Very ruffled standards with bright gold throughout central portion and deep into throat. Light lavender blending at upper and outer edges. Golden yellow style arms and crests. The falls have an inch edging of honey brown, changing to lavender that blends to near white at tip of bright gold-yellow beards. Golden yellow hafts, wavy and bubbly ruffled edge. Fertile both ways; sets pods easily. Well branched; strong stalks, good grower. Friffles X Niswonger #81-7: (Denver Mint x Meghan). $25.00. Theodore Mueller.

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