Classic Halfbreds
Updated: Classic Halfbreds
Updated: 20 April, 2007
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In the present system, any cultivar that has the same number of sets of aril
chromosomes as it has non-aril chromosomes is classified as an OB, RB, or OGB.
These are commonly called halfbreds. This page presents the results of a form of linebreeding: crosses between
members of the
fertile family of halfbreds. All offspring are expected to be fully fertile as
these crosses produce
only OB, RB and OGB offspring and are thus relatively easy to evaluate.
In many cases, I've included notes about individual selections. Click on the thumbnail to view a large version. Best form, pastel colors that were much-sought-after at the time, and
the strongest plant. Good form & substance, desirable color combination, good plant.
Ranked second at final selection, but proved to be a better parent than its sib,
EXPERT ADVICE. 82-13-7 Introduced as MESILLA MORN 82-18-14 Introduced as Casa Vicente.
82-22-1 Introduced as SONORAN DOVE
83-5: Boaz X Sunrise in Glory
The first section dates to the period in
which I numbered crosses when I lined out the seedlings and seedlings when they
were selected to save for further evaluation and possible introduction.
The numbers are therefore no indication of the number of crosses made or the
number of seedlings produced by each cross.
77-22: Esther, the Queen X Sheik. For details see the Sibling
Sheet.
77-22-1 Introduced as EXPERT ADVICE
77-2-2 Introduced as HIDDEN TALENTS
77-22-5
77-22-6
81-1: Heart Stealer X Mary of Magdala.
81-1-2 Introduced as SINGING BIRD
81-3: Welcome Reward X Esther, the Queen.
81-3-1 Introduced as UNCLAIMED TREASURE
81-3-2 Introduced as OPPOSITES ATTRACT
81-3-3 An exceptionally striking flower, in tones of pink with a
remarkably large signal for its day. Not introduced because it wasn't as
strong a performer as UNCLAIMED TREASURE or OPPOSITES ATTRACT. In
retrospect, if it had been compared to all candidates instead of just its sibs
its fate would have been different.
81-4: Bangledesh X Martha Mia.
81-4-1
81-4-2 Introduced as HERB McKUSICK
81-10: Martha Mia X Expert Advice.
81-10-3 Introduced as ROSE OF SHARON.
81-11: Bedouin Woman X Mary of Magdala.
81-11-1 Intoduced as Edith Seligmann
81-47: Sheik X Esther the Queen.
81--47-1 Introduced as SONG OF BABYLON
82-13: Story Theme X Special Guest.
82-18: Heart Stealer X Song of Esther
82-22: Martha Mia X Moon Dust
82-22-4 Introduced as GOTCHA
82-22-14 Introduced as GOLD MARGARITA
83-5-3 Introduced as RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
