1978, Zurbrigg
'Skiers' Paradise' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1978). Seedling# H44Topless. TB, 34" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. White with violet markings on falls, forming a nearly solid border, central violet line extending from tip of falls almost to beard; white beard tipped orange in throat. Seedling# 68-18-WS: ('Fuji's Mantle' x R. Smith seedling# E5AR: ((('Echo Valley' x 'Joseph's Mantle') x ('Gibson Girl' x 'Can-Can')) x 'Memphis Lass')) X 'Jolly Goliath'. Avonbank 1978.
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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing SKIER'S PARADISE-Shimmering white amoena-plicata with dramatic, wide form and crisp markings of violet around the falls only. Not perfectly branched, but adequate. An exceptionally beautiful novelty. Once-blooming; fertile both ways. $25.00. Avonbank Iris Gardens. |
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