William R.P. (Bill) Welch
Carmel Valley, California, USA; Santa Cruz, California
William R.P. (Bill) WelchFls 15-27 per stem, rounded, 45mm wide; perianth segments 18mm long, very broad, roundish, mucronate, opening with a slight yellow cast, becoming creamy white, spreading, plane, smooth and of heavy substance, overlapping half or more; the inner segments shouldered at base; corona 7mm long, bowl-shaped, smooth, deep lemon yellow, mouth straight and even, with rim entire. Sweetly scented.
Part of Bill Welch’s “Friends Series.” Named for Bill Welch’s friend, Melissa.
Miss Meliss, 8 W-Y, William R.P. (Bill) Welch, United States, 2013
Photo #55082 Bradley McCarson, USAMiss Meliss, 8 W-Y, William R.P. (Bill) Welch, United States, 2013
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Photo #34760 Kirby Fong, USAMiss Meliss, 8 W-Y, William R.P. (Bill) Welch, United States, 2013
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