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■(TB) 'Steeplechase'

1957, Craig

'Steeplechase' (Tom Craig, R. 1957). Seedling# 55-2. TB, 45" (114 cm), Early bloom and re-bloom late. Steeplechase-blue self. 'Sleighride' sibling X ('Headlands' x 'Mary McClellan'). Craig 1957.

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Steeplechase02.jpgSteeplechase03.jpgSteeplechase12BHI.jpg

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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: STEEPLECHASE (Craig '57) + E-L-42". Exceptionally smooth full-formed deep blue of heaviest substance. Carries the rich & intense colo of a bunch of violets, and is almost as fragrant. In warm climates this top quality blue self flowers not only in spring but heavily thru fall & winter, proving a super breeder forrepeat bloomers. I'd like to see this crossed with my Blue Surprise. (Sieighride sib. X (Headlands x Mary McClellan)). Regularly $5.00 on $15 order, 2 for $4.50; on $25 order, 3 for $3.95.
 

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Steeplechase03.jpgSteeplechase02.jpgjpgSteeplechase03.jpg Steeplechase02.jpg manage21 112 K 15 Aug 2015 - 11:39 11:52 Main.TLaurin Photo by Ivan This is a drawing from Tom Craig catalog
Steeplechase12BHI.jpgSteeplechase03.jpgjpgSteeplechase12BHI.jpg Steeplechase03.jpg manage72 21 K 04 May 2012 15 Aug 2015 - 22:09 11:39 Main.Betsy881 Main.TLaurin Photo by Bluebird Haven Ivan Craig Iris Garden
Steeplechase02.jpgSteeplechase12BHI.jpgjpgSteeplechase02.jpg Steeplechase12BHI.jpg manage112 72 K 15 Aug 2015 04 May 2012 - 11:52 22:09 Main.TLaurin Main.Betsy881 This is a drawing from Tom Photo by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden Craig catalog

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