■(TB) 'Solférino'

1925, Cayeux

'Solférino' (Ferdinand Cayeux, 1925) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class R7M.

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References

Revue Horticole, 1924, nouvelle série, Tome XIX, p. 144. Bulletin de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1934, 6e série, Tome I, p. 138.
From Quality Gardens catalog 1927: SOLFERINO (Cayeux 1925) An offspring of Aphrodite, which it far surpasses; it has the same shape of flower, substance and stem growth as Aphrodite, but grows ten inches taller. A magnificent pallida of beautiful lilac red color. A young plant had fifteen buds on the bloom stalk the first year. $20.00
From Quality Gardens catalog 1931: SOLFERINO (Cayeux 1925) E. 48" F. An offspring of Aphrodite, but is a much better flower. It has the same shape, substance and stem the picture shown in this catalog that it richly deserved all the praise we have always heaped upon it. For great height, perfect form, graceful carriage, wonderful poise and substance, there is nothing that approaches it. $5.00.

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