1971, Davis
'Blue Shield' ( Claude Davis by Williamson/Ghio, R. 1971). LA, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Velvety dark navy blue self; yellow-orange signal. 'New Offering' seedling. University Hills 1966.
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From University Hills Nursery catalog, 1966: BLUE SHIELD (Davis 1966)- Medium large blue flowers of unusually good substance and flaring form. The color is Prunella Violet with a chrome yellow line crest. Vigorous plant with strong, well branched scapes. Midseason. 34". $5.00. |
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