■(JI) 'Rowden Nuncio'

2001, Carter

'Rowden Nuncio' ( John and Galen Carter, R. 2000) JI (3 falls), 36" (91 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards glowing red purple, white stripe on lower midrib, initially upright but soon relaxing to overlap falls; style arms large, white, purple edge and tips; Falls glowing red purple, signal dark yellow with white tip, drooping form. Parentage unknown. Rowden 2001.

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-05-02