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Général Dodds

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Cultivar
Général Dodds
Originator
Crousse
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1893
Country
France

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1893. Donated by Farr. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom globular, very compact. Slightly differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) dark tyrian rose 4 (155); guards splashed with green; collar same as guards; center clear. A few small, pure white petals around the center. Fragrance lacking. Blooming time late. Size very large. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant erect, tall, compact. Growth strong. Stem long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, medium to light green, medium size; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom good; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:128