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Van Dyck

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Cultivar
Van Dyck
Originator
Crousse
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1879
Country
France

Species — P. albiflora. Originated by Crousse, 1879. Donated by Blue Hill Nursery. DESCRIPTION OF BLOOM — Type of bloom crown. Form of bloom globular, medium compact to loose. Differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) mauve rose 2 (153); guards pure mauve; collar cream white, lighter than guards; center same color as guards, clear. Pink carpels and pink stigmas. Fragrance pleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Large size. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT — Habit of plant erect, medium tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, strong, green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters. Foliage well furnished, medium green, fine; veins green. COMMERCIAL VALUE — For cut bloom medium; landscape value medium to good. Variety as a whole medium.

Reference: 1911-CUB 306:099