Ran into some trouble this morning with Marbled Cream

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Ran into some trouble this morning with Marbled Cream

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I has been waiting for Marbled Cream to start opening its flowers so I could do some crosses. The first flower opened today but it had a couple of extra petals in the center and a couple of stamen jammed-up. I was able to get the pollen for my streaked weedling but crossing back probably didn't take.
Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
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Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
Stamen that were "stuck" by the extra petals. At least I think that's what they are. In the photo above you can see them rolled-up in the throat of the flower.
Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
Marbled Cream - July 30, 2018
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