ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1987

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 40"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid to Late

DESCRIPTION: Lightly ruffled victoria violet; victoria violet beard tipped white.

PARENTAGE: C 1337-1: (Night Song x (R 833-1 x Tuxedo)) X F 73-1: (Matinata x Navy Strut sib)

AWARDS: None

INTERESTING INFO: In Greek mythology, Orhpeus was a musician and poet who followed his deceased wife Eurydice to the Underworld. By charming Hades with music, he obtained permission to lead her away provided he did not look back at her until they had returned to earth. But at the last moment, he looked and she was lost to him forever.