■(TB) 'Bravado'

1959, Hall

'Bravado' (David Hall, R. 1958). Seedling# 56-30. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1F, Golden-yellow self. Seedling# 56-63 x seedling# 54-60. Cooley 1959. Honorable Mention 1959.

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Another significant addition to the yellow class is Dave Hall's BRAVADO. Deep golden color, with a uniform depth of richness, this is heavily textured and has a metallic glow that makes it an ideal garden subject. The blossoms are large, with broad petals enhanced with a bit of lace. Melba Hamblen, "Honors, Review and Preview", A.I.S. Bulletin 164 (Jan. 1962): 15.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: BRAVADO (Hall '59). Deepest golden yellow, ruffled wide petals. Has heaviness of texture, metallic glisten and uniform depth of golden richness. Candidate for top spot among yellows. Runner up AM'61 & '62. (Two Sdlgs.) Regularly $7.50; on $10 order $4.95; on $25 order $4.25.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: BRAVADO (D. Hall '59) M. 33 in. (H. 54- 63 x H. 54-60). A large, nicely formed flower of deep yellow with a metallic looking finish. Very bright and showy and lightly laced or crimped around the edges of both standards and falls. H.M. 1959. 6.00.

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