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Sarah Bernhardt

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Cultivar
Sarah Bernhardt
Originator
Lemoine
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1906
Country
France

Double type; very large; late. Dark rose-pink, edged a trifle lighter, with inconspicuous red edges on a few central petals, and an occasional golden yellow anther in the collar; agreeably fragrant, but not especially so. Medium height; floriferous; strong stems. Good foliage. Very popular, and considered one of the best exhibition flowers. It is somewhat undependable in blooming and of no special value for garden decoration. “A very reliable and abundant bloomer with me.”—Saunders. “Not reliable with me but a very beautiful flower.”—Boyd.

Reference: 1928-B-d:141