Astract: A new variety of hybrid lily plant particularly characterized by having large clusters of flowers distinguished by their rich orange-red color tone and a virtual lack of spotting, characteristics which are new in the upright Asiatic divisions of lilies suited to forcing and to mass commericial cultivation. The flowers of this plant are of excellent form, strong color, and long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is highly resistant to disease and shows high tolerance of virus, it is an excellent garden plant, it is very vigorous, is a good grower and propagator, and the bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flower production.
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