Gold Stanza is in flower. The first of Bill Welch’s Autumn Colors is just opening. A cross between the two. This is also meant to be from the same cross but I’m doubtful. Another nice 8W-O. A nice 8Y-O Nearly…
Last day of summer
Author: Lawrence Trevanion, Australia
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