Bold Encounter

Bold Encounter - (Paul Black, R. 2002). Seedling# I81B. TB, 39" (99 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards old gold, midrib flushed burgundy, gilt gold rim; style arms old gold, midrib smoky violet; falls velvety black cherry, some yellow at haft, narrow gilt to brown rim, short white dart at end of old gold beard; lightly laced; slight spicy fragrance. Seedling# F154A: (seedling# C52E: ('Witches Sabbath' x 'In Town') x 'Flying Carpet') X seedling# D61AA: ('Skyblaze' x 'Tom Johnson'). Mid-America 2003. Honorable Mention 2005; Award of Merit 2008.