From Iris Test Garden catalog, 1955: TOSCA. (Benson '49). M.(Brunhilde x Gloriole). Stunning ruffled lavender blue with domed standards and wide flaring falls. Superb substance. Top blood, don't you think, for breeding? H.M. 1950. $2. |
From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: TOSCA (Benson 1949) M. 35 in. (Brunhilde x Gloriole). A large, flaring and heavily ruffled self of lavender blue that has extra heavy substance. H. M. 1950. 1.50. |