■(TB) 'Snow Treasure'

1977, Benson

'Snow Treasure' (Cliff Benson, R. 1973). Seedling# 72-11. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled white self; self beard. 'Night Frost' X seedling# 68-31A: (seedling# 65-7: involving Fay's "Albino", 'Cliffs Of Dover', 'Spanish Peaks', 'Cloudless Sky','Skywatch') x seedling# 65-34: (involving 'Melissa', 'Van Cliburn', 'Spanish Peaks', 'Cloudless Sky', 'Snow Flurry', 'Chivalry', 'Tosca'). C. Benson 1977.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing SNOW TREASUHE-Night Frost X 68-31A: (65-7: inv. Fay's "Albino," Cliffs of Dover, Spanish Peaks, Cloudless Sky, Skywatchl X 65-34: (inv. Melissa, Van Cliburn, Spanish Peaks, Cloudless Sky, Snow Flurry, Chivalry, Tosca)). A striking, very fragrant, crisp, icy white self. Ruffled standards are firmly held; falls are semi-flaring and ruffled. Beards are white, stalks sturdy and substance is excellent. Midseason, 38". $25.00. Cliff Benson.

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