William F. Turner
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William F. Turner
Originator
Shaylor
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1916
Country
USA, MA
Double-type; large; early midseason. Very dark crimson petals with a blackish sheen mingled with yellow stamens; not fragrant. Tall; free-flowering; strong stems. Dark foliage. A loose, big-petaled flower of value for garden decoration because of the excellent habit of the plant. “Blooms early and lasts well without burning.”—Little. “Erect, tall, strong grower.”—Boyd.