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Gettysburg

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Cultivar
Gettysburg
Originator
Hollis
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1909
Country
USA, MA

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Hollis, 1909. Donated by Hollis. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom crown. Form of bloom globular, compact. Differentiated. Entirely transformed. Color (total effect) tyrian rose 1 (155); guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear; uniform color throughout; secondary staminodes present. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time very late. Medium to small size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant erect, tall, medium compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem long, medium strong, reddish green. Blooming habit medium. Lateral buds undeveloped. Foliage medium to poorly furnished, dark green, fine; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom poor; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium to poor.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:101