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(30"-MLaRe-4.5"-5"-DOR.) The picture above is good in color
though the clarity of the
picture is poor-it was my only slide that was even fair so it
is being used here. Leona
Esther is a person (almost family in law) whom I have known for many
years and from whom
I , in my just out of college years, rented a room. She was most
kind to me and cooked some wonderful meals for me the year or so when
I roomed and boarded there. She is
now 93 and resides in Houston. I think it only fitting that such a
beautiful flower be named for
such a lovely person as Leona Esther Kaiser Cherry. The flowers are of
excellent
form and substance with heavy rounded sepals. The flowers are supported
by very well branched scapes with three or more lateral branches as well
as top branches. Flowers are fertile both ways. This very dormant plant
is quite vigorous and will be a delight in most areas of the country.
It came through our hottest summer in 135 years and did so beautifully.
We recommend LEONA ESTHER for those of you interested in the "blue"
color tones for hybridizing or to those who just like the color! This
is a winner, and its release has been awaited for several years. You
will love it. $85.00
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