■(TB) 'Somersault'

1995, Ghio

'Somersault' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1994). Seedling# 90-65K3. TB, 42" (107 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards deep plum over salmon ground; falls light salmon ground, wide edge of plum lines and dots, heart and shoulders heavily dotted deep plum; beards sienna. ((seedling# 82-113D, 'Chuckles' sibling x Keppel seedling# 80-103A: ('Gigolo' x 'Anon')) x ('Hot Streak' x ((('Handiwork' x ('Gay Parasol' x 'Mystique')) x 'Goddess') x ('Gem Of Sierra' x ((('Ponderosa' x 'Honey Rae') x ((('Commentary' x 'Claudia Rene') x 'Claudia Rene') x ('Ponderosa' x 'New Moon'))) x 'Osage Buff') x ('Vanity' x 'Anon'))))) X 'Power Surge'. Bay View 1995.

Awards: High Commendation 1993; Honorable Mention 1998.

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