Boule de Neige
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Boule de Neige
Originator
Calot
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1867
Country
France
Double type; large; early midseason. Cupped outer petals surrounding a fluffy center of mixed narrow petals and stamens. White with a yellow suffusion and very prominent crimson flecks on the guards and on a ring of short thick petals near the center; fragrance raw and pungent. Tall; floriferous; strong stems. Heavy dark foliage. Blooms immediately after FESTIVA MAXIMA and somewhat resembles it. It is closer to Monsieur Dupont in appearance although its red markings are much more conspicuous.