BRUCE VARNER (D. Steve Varner, Monticello, Illinois), July 6,1996. Varner seedling 5029 pastel pink. Seed from Chris Laning x Picotee. Single hybrid with waved ruffled petals, dark bright red. Very prolific amount of bloom, stamens, pollen, seeds, slight fragrance, good substance, very strong stems which hold the six-inch bloom. 26 inches in height, blooms midseason, vigorous with good foliage. Named for my son, Bruce Varner.
