■(TB) 'Rahab Of Jericho'

1980, Miller

'Rahab Of Jericho' (Bernice Miller, R. 1978). Seedling# 743RE. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Crimson-scarlet blend, becoming more scarlet as flower ages, small iridescent spot below bronze beard. 'Fires of Gehenna' X 'Frontier Marshall'. Enchanted Rainbow Garden 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing RAHAB OF JERICHO (B. Miller). TB, 38", EM. Smouldering, seductive, crimson scarlet blend. Iridescent spot on falls. Color pigments are so closely balanced, there are purple overtones in cool, damp weather; orange-scarlet overtones in hot, dry weather. Huge flowers, clean haft; flaring, lightly ruffled falls, becoming horizontal as flower ages. Tightly closed standards. Slight fragrance. Two branches and terminal, all double socketed. Fires of Gehenna X Frontier Marshall. $30.00. Bernice Miller.

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