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Clara Barton

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Cultivar
Clara Barton
Originator
Terry
Group
Lactiflora
Date
Country
USA, IA

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Terry. Donated by Cottage Gardens Company and Farr. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom globular, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) milk white; guards prominently flecked with crimson; center clear. Green carpels, pink stigmas. Bloom is single in weak plants. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time early. Size large. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant drooping, medium height, open. Growth medium. Stem medium long, weak, red. Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, medium green, fine; veins red. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom poor; landscape value poor. Variety as a whole poor.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:115