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■(TB) 'Modern Venus'

1976, Sellman

'Modern Venus' (Edgar Sellman, R. 1976). Seedling# F-16. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white with very faint lavender shadows; matching stylearms; falls campanula violet (HCC 37/3), fluted; campanula violet (37/1) beard. 'Apropos' X 'Margarita'. Sellman 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing MODERN VENUS-TB, 36", Midseason. (Apropos X Margarita). Closed standards are white with faint lavender shadows. Flaring falls are campanula violet in center, blending into softer tones around the edges. Three branches and terminal. At once subtle and spectacular, this big, fluted flower is a standout in the garden. $25.00. Edgar Sellman.
 
 

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Topic revision: r9 - 16 Apr 2022, TLaurin
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