1976, Jones
'Queen's Pawn' (Bennett Jones, R. 1975) Seedling# M212-8. SDB, 12" (30 cm), Midseason bloom. Beetroot purple; amethyst beard. 'Kentucky Bluegrass' sibling X 'Gingerbread Man' sibling. B Jones 1976. Honorable Mention 1977; Award of Merit 1981.
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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing QUEEN'S PAWN (1976)-Sdlg. M212-8 (Sib to Kentucky Bluegrass x Sib to Gingerbread Man)-Perfectly formed flowers of smooth deep beet root purple are carried on slender stems in proportion to the plant. Flowers are tailored, standards are domed and closed, falls flare. A solid self color, but for the deeper-toned beard. Foliage is clean, light green and healthy. Extra nice, 12". $5.00. Bennett Jones. |
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jpg | QueensPawn01.jpg | manage | 61 K | 26 Apr 2015 - 23:41 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth |
JPG | Queens_Pawn.JPG | manage | 71 K | 28 Jan 2011 - 04:56 | IrisP | |
JPG | queenspawn02.JPG | manage | 64 K | 01 Jun 2014 - 15:36 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | queenspawn03.JPG | manage | 42 K | 05 Jul 2014 - 15:47 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bee Warburton |
JPG | queenspawn04.JPG | manage | 39 K | 05 Jul 2014 - 15:48 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bee Warburton |
JPG | queenspawn05.JPG | manage | 40 K | 05 Jul 2014 - 15:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bee Warburton |