Bold Encounter

‘Bold Encounter’ (Paul Black, R. 2002).  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. Mid-America 2003. Honorable Mention 2005; Award of Merit 2008.