(TB) 'Smithsonian'
1956, Plough
'Smithsonian' (
Gordon Plough, R. 1955). Seedling# 50-38-1. TB (hybrid), 32" (81 cm). Midseaon late bloom. Color Class-W4, Blue-white changing to white, with deep olive hafts; deep tangerine beard, effect, red, white and blue.
'Elmohr' x Muhlestein seedling# 47-31: (
'Golden Eagle' x Loomis
'SQ 72'), sibling to
'Pink Formal'. Eden Road 1956.
NOTE: Also listed in AB web.
'Smithsonian'.
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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: SMITHSONIAN (Plough '56) ML-34". Buds light blue, opening to blue-white flowers changing to pure white with prominent deep red-tangerine beard. A startling color break; very useful in breeding, especially with Oncobreds. Elmohr X Sib. to Pink Formal. Regularly $2.50; on $10 order $2.00; on $25 order $1.75. |
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