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King Midas

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Cultivar
King Midas
Originator
Lins
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1942
Country
USA, MN

Color pure red. Medium to large size of bloom. Of medium height with stiff stems. Foliage dark green and stems well foliaged. Outstanding characteristic is its beautiful form, fully double, perfect rose form. An occasional petal is edged with gold filament. Awarded Home Achievement Medal for best and most distinguished new peony at Minneapolis Peony Show, June 22nd, 1942. Seedling # R-3-84

Reference: 1942-088:28