White shell #111 also called Bashful per Horace Clay
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Small white shell with red bands, coconut fragrance. In early spring and cooler weather flowers are partially open, resembling seashells. Flowers are white with yellow centre and pink edges, fragrance is strong and sweet. Keeping quality very good. White with strong red bands on back; petal narrow, round tip, partially unfurled (only back of petal shows); good texture; 1" (partially unfurled bud). Medium compact tree. 2" Bright white flowers with dark red band on the back that shows through to the front. Flowers remain closed for a long time looking like seashells. Strong sweet coconut fragrance. Great blooming, well branching. Medium sized tree. Remains cupped except in hottest time of year, holds the partially open look for a long period of time, showing off the beautiful purple backing of the petals. Good bloomer. Extremely sweet scented 1" with strong red bands on the back and a butter yellow center which only shows in extreme heat.
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