1998, Black
'Deep Dark Secret' (Paul Black, R. 1998). Seedling A26C. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards dark blue purple, waxy sheen, blending to medium violet blue edge; style arms medium violet blue; falls dark blue purple, pale violet white diffused band, darker plum brown hafts; beards gold; heavily ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'In Town' X 'Witches' Sabbath'. Mid-America 1998. Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002.