Thundering Ovation

‘Thundering Ovation’ (Paul Black, R. 2007). TB, 40″ (102 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards warm white, pale gold rim; style arms white, crests edged pale gold, midrib finely veined gold; falls upper 1/3 white, lined and sanded burgundy plicata, lower 2/3 medium gold sanded amber rust becoming heavier and darker toward edges, 1/2″ warm white edge; beards medium yellow; ruffled, lightly laced; slight spicy fragrance.  Mid-America 2007. Honorable Mention 2010.