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Octavie Demay

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Cultivar
Octavie Demay
Originator
Calot
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1867
Country
France

Double type; large; early. Guards very light old-rose-pink and the somewhat darker crown, which develops early, is splashed with a few crimson markings; collar distinct, composed of narrow, almost white petals; not especially fragrant. Dwarf; very floriferous; stiff stems. Abundant foliage. Very dependable and attractive, recalling a very highly refined cactus dahlia. Very popular.

Reference: 1928-B-d:132