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Humei Alba

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Cultivar
Humei Alba
Originator
Lémon
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1830
Country
France

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Lemon, 1830. Donated by Cottage Gardens Company. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom rose. Form of bloom flat, loose. Not differentiated. Entirely transformed Color (total effect) lilac white 1 (7); guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear. Fragrance pleasant XX. Blooming time early. Large size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant medium erect, medium height, medium compact. Growth medium strong, healthy. Stem medium long, medium strong, green. Blooming habit medium. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage medium furnished, light green, fine; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom good; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole good.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:134