1959, Hamblen
'Fashion Show' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1958). Seedling# H53-18-1. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class V1, Violet self with mauve shadings, dusty gold area extending at hafts from orange beard. ('Helen McGregor' x 'Hit Parade') x 'Mary Randall'. Mission Bell, Tell 1959.
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From Tell’s Iris Gardens catalog,1959: FASHION SHOW (Melba Hamblen, Roy, Utah).Early-Late. 36 inches. (Helen McGregor x Hit Parade.) X (Mary Randall). Truly a glorified Grand Canyon. Actually the color is violet with mauve shadings. Glittering gold dust extending from the hafts covering much of the fall petals. Some ruffling; the standards are closed and the falls are wide and flaring. Beard is bright orange. Branching good and stalks are heavy. H.C. '58. No. 53-18-1...$20.00 |
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