(TB) 'Queen Alexandra'
1910, Barr
'Queen Alexandra' (
Barr and Sons, 1910) TB. Midseason late bloom. Color Class-S7L. Synonyms" Queen Alexandria, Queen Alexander, Osphe.
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References:
From Wing Seed catalog, 1919: QUEEN ALEXANDRA — (Sq.) New. Splendid flower, very large and full, with broad divisions. Coloring distinct, a medium shade of rosy-lavender with suffusion of fawn; style arms banded dull amber. Two and one-half feet. 50c. |
From Movilla Gardens catalog, 1921: QUEEN ALEXANDRA. (Barr, about 1910). H. C., R. H. S. 1916. S. fawn, shot with lilac; F. lilac, reticulated bronze at base; beard yellow. 30 inches. |
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From H. P. Simpson catalog, 1922: QUEEN ALEXANDRIA (Barr, about 1910) — S. fawn, shot with lilac; F. lilac reticulated bronze at base. Smooth, cool texture and a very attractive bloom. Sturdy growth and good-sized flower. 20-22 inch. 30¢. |
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