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■(TB) 'Pontiff'

1984, Carr

'Pontiff' (Franklin Carr, R. 1981). Seedling# 74-70-B. TB, 42" (107 cm), Late midseason bloom. Lightly laced white with yellow veining on hafts; yellow beard tipped white; slight fragrance. 'Prized Possession' X 'Silver Shower'. Carr 1984.

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Taken in the late Margaret Wilson Thomas garden, Fairfax, VA, 2009Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin

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From AIS Bulletin #252, January 1984 Introducing PONTIFF-Sdlg. 74-70-B. TB, 42" (107 em), ML. Lightly laced white with yellow veining on hafts. Yellow beards tipped white. Prized Possession X Silver Shower. $25.00. Franklin Carr.
 
 

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Pontiff1.jpgjpg Pontiff1.jpg manage 55 K 25 Sep 2012 - 03:08 DavidPotembski Taken in the late Margaret Wilson Thomas garden, Fairfax, VA, 2009
pontiff9.JPGJPG pontiff9.JPG manage 340 K 02 Nov 2020 - 03:26 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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