Difference: TbBreakOfDawn (r8 vs. r7)

(TB) 'Break Of Dawn'

1953, Sass

'Break Of Dawn' ( Sass R. 1953). Seedling 49-137. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-O1P, Self, pale tint of orient pink (Wilson 416/3). (Pink seedling 47-50: 'Melitza x 45-25, pink) x ( Flora Zenor x Loomis' Seashell)) x (pink seedling 47-57: (pink 43-16 x 44-25)). Fleur de Lis 1953.

Previous 1946 registration never introduced. Obsolete.

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From Sass catalog, 1953: BREAK OF DAWN (49-137) (1953)-A pink that has proved to be a very good parent. Pale Tint of Orient Pink. 38-inch branching stem. $10.00
From Fleur De Lis catalog, 1956: BREAK O' DAWN (Sass 1953) M 36 in. ((Melitza x (F. Zenor x Seashell)) x ((f.Zenor x (P. Sunset x Matula)) x (F. Zenor x Seashell))). A very large, flaring flower with broad rounded petals of heavy substance and silky finish. The color is deep seashell or dawn pink. A very full self colored beard accents the pinkness. 6.00
 

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