Sir Ivor
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Classification:
1 Y-Y[ Trumpet Long-Cupped ]
Season:
Mid-Season to Late
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Hybridizer:

Helen K. (Nell) Richardson

Helen K. (Nell) Richardson
, Ireland
Registered:
Yes, 1972
Seed Parent: 
Argosy 1 Y-Y 
J. Lionel Richardson, Ireland
Year Registered: 1959
Pretoria x Goldcourt
Argosy
Pollen Parent: 
open pollinated
Pedigree Chart:
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Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. deep gold; perianth segments very smooth; corona slightly expanded, with rim dentate.

Origin of Name

Part of Richardson’s “Race Horse Series.” Named after a very successful 1960’s American bred racehorse who competed from a base in Ireland.

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Sir ivorSir Ivor, 1 Y-Y, Helen K. (Nell) Richardson, Ireland, 1972
Photo #4948 Wells Knierim, USA