1966, Judy
'Surprise Surprise' (Frederick Judy, R. 1966). Seedling# 6226-2. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class-Y2RD, Standards pale cream with brown-red striations; falls slightly lighter cream, white spot around throat, dots of brown-red in almost solid fancy pattern. Judy seedling# 57128 ('Master Neil' x 'Red Chieftain') X C. Smith seedling# 54-44 ('Mary Randall' x 'New Hope'). Eden Road 1968.
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