■(TB) 'Black Duet'

1966, Smith

'Black Duet' (Raymond G. Smith, R. 1965). Seedling# Bl23BR. TB re, height 29" (74 cm). Midseason bloom and rebloom. Color Class-RVlD, Dark red-violet self. (Nickerson seedling# 2.5RP 3/8). Zurbrigg seedling. (Tell rose remontant x 'Western Hills') X 'Autumn Flame'. R Smith 1966.

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From AIS Bulletin #182 July 1966. Introducing BLACK DUET (R. Smith 1965) (Tell's rose sdlg. x WESTERN HILLS) X AUTUMN FLAME. Deep purple; the nearest approach to black of the remontants I have seen. A fine parent. $15.00. Raymond Smith.

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