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A History of Minnesota Floriculture
A Chronicle of People and Events Significant to
the Commercial Growth of Minnesota Floriculture,
University of Minnesota Contributions to the Industry,
and Minneapolis-St. Paul Parks Developments
the Commercial Growth of Minnesota Floriculture,
University of Minnesota Contributions to the Industry,
and Minneapolis-St. Paul Parks Developments
Appendix B
Chrysanthemum and Rose Cultivars Introduced by the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
NOTES:
Heights, where given, are designated as low (up to 12 inches), medium (12 to 18 inches) or tall (more than 18 inches). These measurements refer to first year plants properly spaced and grown in full sun.
Time to bloom is referenced to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and, where given, is designated as early (before September 1), midseason (September 1-15), or late (after September 15).
GREENHOUSE CHRYSANTHEMUMS |
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| 1934 | Hiawatha -- (na) |
| 1935 | Fawn -- fawn color flowers Northstar -- yellow Snowflake -- white |
| 1940 | Daisymum -- white, single Sioux -- single, aster purple Winona -- single, lemon chrome |
GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS |
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| 1941 | Boreas -- 2-inch, white, double Duluth -- 2-inch, lemon-yellow, semi-double Harmony -- 2.25-inch, yellow to red, double Moonglow -- 1.75-inch, lemon-chrome, double Redwing -- 1.75-inch, red, semi-double Welcome -- 1.75-inch, mallow-purple, semi-double |
| 1942 | Chippewa -- 2.75-inch, aster purple, semi-double, tall, midseason to late Purple Star -- 2-inch, purple, double, midseason Redgold -- 2-inch, bright reddish-bronze, early Sunred -- 3-inch, Brazil-red, semi-double, wide spreading |
| 1943 | Pipestone -- 2.75-inch, Brazil-red, semi-double Waterlily -- 2.5-inch, white |
| 1944 | Butterball -- 2.5-inch, lemon-chrome, pompon, early Glacier -- 2-inch, early, decorative, white, early Redhawk -- 2-inch, red, quilled Redwood -- 2-inch, carmine, semi-double Snowball -- l.5-inch, white, double |
| 1945 | Aurora -- 2.25-inch, blood-red, double Maroon'n Gold -- 3.5-inch, red to maroon and gold, double, low, early Dee Dee Ahrens -- 2-inch, white, double Violet -- 3-inch, purple, double, low, midseason |
| 1947 | Brilliant -- cushion, 2.5-inch, Brazil-red, double Silver Pink -- 2.5-inch, pink with silvery sheen, double |
| 1948 | Bountiful -- 2.5-inch, carmine, double |
| 1949 | Dr. Longley -- 3-inch, rose-pink, decorative, early to midseason Moonlight -- 3-inch, white, pale yellow center, reflexed, midseason |
| 1952 | Harvest Bronze -- 3-inch, apricot-bronze, double, low, early Prairie Sunset -- 3.5-inch, bright rose-pink and gold, double, medium, early |
| 1955 | Wenonah -- 2.25-inch, lavender, double, medium-tall, early Vulcan -- 2.5-inch, dark red, decorative, early |
| 1956 | Mesabi -- 2-inch, copper-red, double Wanda -- 3-inch, raspberry-pink, double, early |
| 1957 | Golden Fantasy -- 2-inch, golden yellow, fringe tipped, decorative, midseason Minnbronze -- cushion, 1.5-inch, vivid bronze, double, midseason to late Minnpink -- cushion, 1.5-inch, rose-pink, decorative, early |
| 1958 | Minnehaha -- 2.5-inch, rose-tinted, salmon, double, tall, midseason Princess -- 2-inch, salmon, double, medium, early |
| 1959 | Prairie Moon -- 4-inch, creamy-white, double, tall, midseason Tonka -- 3-inch, yellow, double, tall, midseason |
| 1961 | Wayzata -- 3-inch, bright yellow, decorative, tall, early |
| 1962 | MinnAutumn -- cushion, 2.5-inch, brilliant reddish-bronze, decorative, midseason |
| 1963 | Tenstrike -- 1.5-inch, bright lavender, pompon, early |
| 1964 | Goldstrike -- 2-inch, golden yellow, pompon, medium, early Zonta -- 2.5-inch, apricot-bronze, pompon, tall, midseason |
| 1965 | Superior -- 3-inch, bright orange, decorative, tall, midseason |
| 1966 | Cream Top -- 3-inch, white with yellow centers, double, tall, midseason Minnrose -- cushion, 1.5-inch, rose-pink, pompon, midseason |
| 1968 | Minnwhite -- cushion, 2-inch, white, decorative, early Sunny Glow -- 2.5-inch, orange-gold, decorative, tall, early |
| 1969 | Royal Pomp -- 2-inch, bright purple, pompon, medium, midseason Yellow Glow -- 2.75-inch, rich yellow, decorative, tall, midseason |
| 1971 | Golden Jubilee -- 3-inch, deep gold, decorative, early |
| 1972 | Minnglow -- cushion, 2.25-inch, light lemon-yellow, decorative, midseason Minnyellow -- cushion, 2-inch, rich lemon-yellow, decorative, late |
| 1974 | Lindy -- 5-inch, lavender-pink, quilled, double, tall, midseason Minnruby -- cushion, 2.5-inch, ruby-red, double, decorative, midseason Wendy Ann -- 4.5-inch, fawn-yellow, double, semi-spoon, medium, early |
| 1977 | Autumn Fire -- 4-inch, glowing burnt orange, double, decorative, tall, midseason Golden Star -- 3.5-inch, yellow, spoon, duplex, early Minngopher -- cushion, 2.5-inch, ruby-red, decorative, similar to but 10 days later than Minnruby |
| 1979 | Minnqueen -- cushion, 3-inch, rose-pink, flat decorative, midseason Royal Knight -- 3.5-inch, velvety burgundy, with silver underside, decorative, tall, midseason |
| 1982 | Centerpiece -- 4-inch, rose-lavender, quilled, tall, early to midseason |
| 1983 | Gold Country -- 4.5-inch, peachy to rich yellow, double, decorative, tall, midseason Mellow Moon -- 5-inch, cream, semi-incurved, double, decorative, midseason |
| 1985 | Centennial Sun -- 1.5-inch, bright golden yellow, pompon, early |
| 1987 | Rosy Glow -- 4-inch, deep rose-pink, incurved, double, medium, midseason |
| 1988 | Burnt Copper -- 3-inch, orange-bronze to orange, pompon, tall, midseason Grape Glow -- 3.75-inch, bright rosy-purple, decorative, medium, midseason Lemonsota -- 1-inch, lemon-yellow with darker centers, pompon, low, midseason |
| 1989 | Maroon Pride -- 3.5-inch, dark red, double, flat decorative, medium, early Snowsota -- 1.5-inch, white with yellow centers, pompon, medium, early |
| 1993 | Rose Blush -- 3-inch, mauve to rose-pink, double, flat decorative, medium, early |
GARDEN ROSES |
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| 1949 | Pink Rocket -- Single, pink flowers, repeat bloom Red Rocket -- Single, red flowers, repeat bloom White Dawn -- Double, white flowers, climber |
| 1959 | Prairie Fire -- Single, vivid pink-red flowers, repeat bloom |
| 1963 | Viking Queen -- Double, pink flowers, climber |
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