■(TB) 'Evening Radiance'

1973, Roberts

'Evening Radiance' (Earl Roberts, R. 1972). Seedling 69R34. TB, 31" (79 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light yellow; falls purple with bright yellow area surrounding yellow-orange beard; edged darker; violet rays on crests. 'Emma Cook' X Cook 765: turquoise-blue bitone. Roberts 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing EVENING RADIANCE. TB. 31". (Emma Cook X Cook 765 turquoise bitone). Unique seems to be the appropriate term for this beauty. Color pattern is similar to Mariachi. Standards light yellow; falls purple with bright yellow area surrounding yellow-orange beard. Darker edge around falls. The crests are rayed with violet. 3 branches. 8 buds. Clean hafts. $25.00. Earl Roberts.

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