1953,Tompkins
'Defiance' ( Chet Tompkins, R. 1953). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom. . Color Class-R1, Near cardinal-red self. 'Manana' X 'Technicolor'. Fleur de Lis 1953.
"DEFIANCE is a dark red which is very smooth and clean. A dark beard enhances the smoothness of this flower which is nicely formed, on medium height stems-----an excellent red." [Waters, Don. "The Annual Meeting 1953: Early Birds Enthusiastic." A.I.S. Bulletin Number 131 (October 1953): 19. Print]
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