■(TB) 'Sunrise Point'

1977, Jones

'Sunrise Point' (Bennett Jones, R. 1976). Seedling# 71-38-1. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards salmon pink; falls yellow-orange; deep red-orange beard. 'Hayride' X seedling# 69-24-1: (((Shoop seedling# 59-6-2 x 'Apricot Royal') x ('Gay Whisper' x Shoop seedling# 59-6-2)) x ('Pompano Peach' x ('Bright Magic' x 'Marilyn C'))). B Jones 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing SUNRISE POINT (l977)-Sdlg. 71-38-1. Hayride X 69-24-1: ((Shoop 59-6-2 x Apricot Royal) x (Gay Whisper x Shoop 59-6-2)) x (Pompano Peach x (Bright Magic x Marilyn C))). Named for one of the most colorful areas in Bryce Canyon. Deep salmon standards are ruffled and firmly closed, being held that way by strong, graceful midribs. Flaring falls are apricot-orange with a small white area surrounding a very wide deep orange beard. The flowers are of medium size carried on unusually tall stalks. The plant is vigorous; it increases rapidly. 36". $25.00. Bennett Jones.

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