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American Rhododendron Society Plant Registry

Names and descriptions of new American varieties (clones) will be published after the requirements for registration are met. You are urged to submit proposed names to the A.R.S. Plant Registrar before they are actually used. There are thousands of names already in use and a name to be registered must not have been used before and must meet the requirements of the International Code of Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants - 1969. Requests to register names must be submitted with A.R.S. Plant Registration Cards (revised 1972), completed as fully as possible to the A.R.S. Plant Registrar,, Edwin K. Parker, Astoria, OR. A $2.00 FEE IS CHARGED FOR EACH NAME REGISTERED, and should accompany the completed registration. Proposed names and descriptions will be checked by the A.R.S. Plant Registrar and then sent to the International Rhododendron Registrar for final approval and registration. Refer to A.R.S. Quarterly Jan. '74, Vol. 28, No. 1, for additional information on registration.

BETTY ANNE VOSS: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Louise Gable' x 'Tamagiku' x 'ShinnYo-no-tsuki'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1972 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym U 17-8. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel shaped, 3¼" across x 1 3/8" long, with 5+ 5 (hose-in-hose) (+ petaloid stamens) broad, wavy lobes, Red Purple Group 62A-C (R. H. S. Colour Chart) Rhodamine to Phlox Pink with faint 62B spotting. Flowers open like a rosebud. Stamens rare. Inflorescence 2-4-flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 1¼" x ½", narrowly elliptic to elliptic, obtuse with apiculus, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 135A to 139B, petiole very short, retained 3 Years. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching well (dense), 14" tall x 28" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

DOROTHY HAYDEN: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Glacier' x 'Louise Gable' x Gable C8G x 'Getsu Toku'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1971 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym T5-2. Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, 3¾" across x 2" long, with 5 frilled lobes, flat-faced, white with Yellow Green Group 149D (R. H. S. Colour Chart) spotting in dorsal throat and on upper lobes. Calyx 1/8", light green. Inflorescence 1-2-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1 1/8" x ¾", broadly elliptic, apiculate cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A - 143A, petiole very short retained 2 Years. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching well, 15" tall x 34" wide in 13 Years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

DOROTHY REES: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Glacier' x 'Louise Gable' x 'Tama-giku' . Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym V1-9. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel-shaped, 3¼" across x 1 3/8" long, with 5, 1" wide, overlapping, wavy lobes, white with Yellow Green Group 145D (R. H. S. Colour Chart) throat. Calyx 1/8", pale green. Inflorescence 1-2-flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 1 3/8" x ¾", elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glossy, Green Group 137A to Yellow Green Group 146A, retained 2 Years. Plant rounded, semi-dwarf branching well with stiff branches, 19" tall x 32" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

EARLY BENI: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Louise Gable' x "Oakland" x unknown Belgian hybrid x 'Carol' Gable Cross (1958), raised and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym N26-6. Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel-shaped, 2½" across x 1" long, with 5 + 5 (Hose-in-hose) (+ petaloid stamens) wavy lobes, Red Group 43B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) (Scarlet). Very few stamens. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1 1/8" x ½", elliptic, obtuse with apiculus, cuneat glabrous, glossy, Green Group 138A, retained 2 Years. Plant upright, semi-dwarf, branching well, 28" tall x 36" wide in 17 Years. Blooms in early May. Hardy to at least -10° F.

EUNICE UPDIKE: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Louise Gable' x 'ShinnYo-no-tsuki'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1973 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym U22-2. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel-shaped, 2-2¼'' across x 1" long, with 6 + 6 (hose-in-hose) (+ petaloid stamens) wavy lobes, Red Group 43C (R. H. S. Colour Chart) (Scarlet). No stamens. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 11/8" x ½", elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A to Yellow Green Group 146B, retained 2 Years. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching well (dense), 18" tall x 34" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

GLENCORA: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Shinnyo-no-tsuki' x 'Louise Gable' x 'Tama-giku' . Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1972 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff N.J. Synonym V5-1. Flowers of heavy substance widely funnel-shaped, 2¾" across x 1¼" long, with 5 (+ many petaloid stamens), wavy lobes, Red Group 47C (R. H. S. Colour Chart) Delft Rose with faint Red Group 43A spotting on dorsal lobes. Calyx 1/8", light green. Inflorescence 2-3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1½" x ½", narrowly elliptic, acute, cuneate. glabrous, glossy, Green Group 138A, retained 2-3 Years. Plant broad, dwarf, branching well with horizontal branches, 14" tall x 24'' wide in 15 Years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

GWENDA: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Louise Gable' x 'Tama-9iku' x 'Eikan'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym T37-4. Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel-shaped, 3" across x 2" long, with 5 wavy lobes, Red Group 56B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) with faint 56A blotch. Calyx 1/8", light green, hairy. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1 " x 5/8", broadly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate glabrous, glossy, Green Group 138A retained 2 Years. Plant broad, dwarf to semi-dwarf branching well, 21" tall x 36" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

HELEN SCOTT RICHEY: R. racemosum x R. moupinense x R. mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'. Cross (1965), raised, and introduced 1974 by Robert W. Scott, Kensington, Ca. Buds Fuchine Pink 627/1 H.C.C. . Flowers of good substance, widely funnel-shaped, 1¼" across x ¾" long, with 5 wavy lobes, Fuchine Pink 627/3, with light spotting Porcelain Rose 620/ at base of dorsal lobes, reverse 627/1. Calyx 1/8", light green. Inflorescence very variable in size, composed of 1-5 terminal flower clusters, each 1-2-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1" x ½", elliptic, acute, cuneate, glossy, bullate, dark green, blade edges with long hairs, under surface moderately to heavily tan to brown scaly, semi-deciduous. New growth bronze. Plant upright, broad to rounded, semi dwarf, branching well, 21" tall x 19" wide in 10 Years. Blooms in early February. Hardiness untested.

LADY ROBIN: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. ('Glacier' x 'Tama-giku' x 'Getsu-Toku'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym T14-10. Flowers of heavy substance openly funnel-shaped, 3½" across x 2¼" long with 5 wavy lobes, color pattern varies among flowers: 1. white slightly tinted, 2. white, sectored Red Purple Group 66B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) 3. white striped 66B. All with faint light brown blotch. Calyx ¼", light green, hairy. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1 3/4" x 1 ", elliptic to broadly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137D, retained 2 years. Plant broad, dwarf to semi-dwarf, branching well, 21" tall x 36" wide in 15 years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

LAURA MORLAND: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. ('Louise Gable' x 'Tamagiku' x 'Kaigetsu' x 'Carol' (Gable)). Cross 1960 raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym U4-1. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel-shaped, 2¼" across x 1¼" long, with 5 wavy lobes (with varying number of partially petaloid stamens), Red Group 49B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) Venetian Pink), striped and faintly blotched 49A, some sectoring of a darker color. Calyx t/8", light 9ht green, slightly slightly hairy. Inflorescence 1-6 flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1" x 3/8", narrowly elliptic to elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A to Yellow Green Group 147B, retained 2 years. Plant broad, rounded, dwarf, branching well, 18" tall x 29" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

LITTLE AMY. R. campylogynum var. cremastum x R. campylogynum . Cross 1960 raised, and introduced by James F. Caperci, Seattle, WA. Buds and Corolla reverse Red Group 36B (R. H. S. Colour Chart)). Flowers of good substance, openly campanulate 2 cm. across x 1.8 cm. long, with 5 evenly rounded lobes, Red Group 36D Orient Pink). Calyx 6 mm., green, leafy. Truss 6 cm. across x 3 cm. high, open, flat flowers somewhat nodding, with 5-6 flowers. Free flowering. Leaves 3.5 cm. x 1.3 cm, narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate apiculate, cuneate, grossly glabrous Yellow Green Group 146A, under surface moderately Yellow to brown scaly, light gray green, very aromatic, retained 1 Year. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching well 40 cm. tall x 80 cm. wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May. Hardy to at least 0° F.

MARGRET EINARSON: 'Vulcan' x 'Azor'. Cross (1961), raised, and introduced by Sigrid Laxdall, Bellingham, Wa. Flowers openly funnel-shaped, 2½" across x 1 3/4" long, with 6 evenly rounded lobes, Gernium Lake 2013 H.C.C. a glowing color), with deep rose stripes on reverse. Calyx 1/8", green with dorsal red stripe. Truss 5" x 5", ball-shaped, with 12 flowers. Floriferous. Leaves 5¼" x 1½", lanceolate, acute, cuneate, glabrous, light green, boat-shaped, retained 2 Years. New growth copper bronze. Plant rounded, semi-dwarf, branching well, 3 1/3' x 3 2/3' in 15 Years. Blooms in mid-June. Hardy to at least 5° F.

MAY SCHWARZ: 'Candi' x R. tephropeplum . Cross (1967), raised, and introduced 1976 by Robert W. Scott, Kensington, Ca. Buds Spirea Red o25/ ₁ H.C.C. Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel shaped, 1¼" across x 3/4" long, with 5 wavy lobes, Fuchine Pink 62713 with reverse tube and streaking to lobes 627/1. Calyx 1/8", dorsally Spirea Red, ventrally green. Inflorescence 1¾" across x 1½" high, flat, with 4-6 flowers. Free flowering. Leaves 1 3/8" x ½", narrowly elliptic, acute with apiculus, cuneate, grossly glabrous (sparsely scaly), glossy, medium dark green, revolute, under surface densely brown scaly, retained 2 Years. Plant broad, dwarf, branching well, 11" tall x 15" wide in 8 Years. Blooms in late March to early April. Hardiness untested.

MILLICENT SCOTT: R. racemosum x 'Saffron Queen' F2. Cross (1963), raised, and introduced 1974 by Robert W. Scott, Kensington, Ca. Flowers openly funnel shaped, 1" across x 3/8" long, with 5 evenly rounded lobes, Egyptian Buff 407/2 to 407/3 H.C.C., with light spotting and marking on lobes Spirea Red o25. Calyx minute, pale green with pink lobe tips. Inflorescence flat, 1½-1¾" tall x 1½-2" across, with 5-7 terminal and axillary flower clusters, each 3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1½" x ½", narrowly elliptic, acute (knobbed), cuneate, glabrous, glaucous, dark green, under surface with moderately dense, golden brown scales, retained 2 Years. New growth bronze green. Plant broad, semi-dwarf, branching well, 15" tall x 36" wide in 12 Years. Blooms in mid-March. Hardiness untested.

MORNING SUNSHINE: Parents unknown. Cross (1967 by William E. Whitney. Raised, named, and introduced by George and Anne Sather, Brinnon, WA. Pictured in Quarterly Bulletin, A.R.S., 30:4, 1976. Buds Yellow Orange Group 22A (R. H. S. Colour Chart)). Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel-shaped, 3½-4" across x 1¾-2" long, with 7 evenly rounded to wavy lobes, Yellow Group 4B Primrose Yellow). Calyx 1/8", light green. Truss 7" across x 6" tall, ball-shaped, with 11-14 flowers. Leaves 4½" x 2", oblong, apiculate, cuneate to rounded, mid-vein chartreuse, glabrous, Green Group 137B, retained 3 Years. Plant upright, spreading, branching well, 4½' x 4½' in 9 Years. Blooms in mid-April. Hardy to at least 0° F.

MRS. EMIL HAGER: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Louise Gable' x 'Tamagiku' x 'Shinnyo-no-tsuki'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1972 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N.J. Synonym U 14-5. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel shaped, 2¾" across x 1½" long, with 5 + 5 (hose-in-hose) evenly rounded lobes and many petaloid stamens forming a pom pom, Red Group 68A (R. H. S. Colour Chart) (Roseine Purple), with faint red spotting. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 11/8" x 5/8", elliptic to narrowly obovate, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 143B, retained 2-3 Years. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching well, 12" tall x 25" wide in 15 years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

NANCY OF ROBINHILL: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Vervaeniana' x 'Louise Gable' x 'Tama-giku' . Cross (1960), raised, and introduced (1969) by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym 046-3. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel shaped, 3½" across x 1½" long, with 5 + 5 (hose-in-hose )(+ Petaloid stamens) overlapping wavy lobes, Red Purple Group 62C (R. H. S. Colour Chart), with small, inconspicuous, red blotch and peripheral spotting on dorsal lobes of some flowers. Stamens rare. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 1 3/8" x 7/8", broadly elliptic, mucronate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A, retained 3 Years. Plant broad, semi-dwarf, branching well dense with decumbent branches, 20" tall x 36" wide in 17 Years. Blooms in mid-to late May. Hardy to at least -10° F.

PAPINEAU: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Glacier' x 'Swansong'. Cross (1967), raised, and introduced 1973 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym R8-5. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel shaped, 3½2" across 1 1/8" long, with 5 wavy lobes, white with pale green throat. Calyx 3/8", light green, hairy. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 2 7/8" x 1½", elliptic, obtuse with apiculus, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A (R. H. S. Colour Chart)), retained 3 Years. Plant upright, branching well, 27" tall x 36" wide in 8 Years. Blooms in late May. Hardy to at least -10° F.

REDMOND: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. ('Louise Gable' x 'Tamagiku') x 'Heiwa' Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym T21-1. Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, 3" across x 1¼" long, with 5 overlapping, evenly rounded lobes, flat faced, Red Group 39B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) (Jasper Red with Red Group 47B spotting on dorsal lobes. Calyx 3/8", light green. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 1 1/8" x 5/8" elliptic to broadly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 143A retained 3 Years. Plant broad rounded, dwarf to semi-dwarf, branching well, 20" tall x 32" wide in 15 years. Blooms in late May, early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

ROBIN HILL GILLIE: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. "Oakland" x unknown Belgian hybrid x 'Carol Gable x 'Getsu Toku'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym T13-6. Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel-shaped, 3½" across x 1¾" long, with 6, very broad, wavy lobes, Red Group 42C (R. H. S. Colour Chart)), with dark red dorsal spotting. Calyx ¼", pale green. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 1¾" x ¾", elliptic, acute, cuneate, glabrous, glaucous, Green Group 137B, retained 2-3 years. Plant broad, rounded, dwarf, branching well, 22" tall x 21" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May. Hardy to a least -10° F.

ROSE SCOTT: 'Else Frye' x R. johnstoneanum x R. cubittii . Cross (1968), raised, and introduced 1976 by Robert W. Scott, Kensington, Ca. Buds Cardinal Red 822 H.C.C. with white scales. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel-shaped, 4¼" across x 2¼" long, with 5-6 wavy lobes, very fragrant, white with irregular patches of Fuchine Pink 627/3 to 627/1 and large dorsal flare China Rose o24/1 and Orange Buff 50713, reverse white heavily flushed shades of Fuchine Pink to rib markings of Spiraea Red o25/ 1. Calyx irregular to 3/16", dorsally green flushed China Rose, ventrally light green. Truss 5" across x 4" high, ball-shaped to flat, 3-7 flowered. Free flowering. Leaves 3½" x 1¼", elliptic, acute to apiculate, cuneate, glossy, bullate, medium dark green, under surface with moderately dense golden scales not highly visible juvenile leaves with long marginal hairs, retained 2 Years. Plant upright, branching well, 32" tall x 26" wide in 7 Years. Blooms in early to mid-March. Hardiness untested.

SIGRID: 'Marinus Koster' x 'Pilgrim'. Cross 1961 , raised, and introduced by Sigrid Laxdall, Bellingham, WA. Flowers of heavy substance (very weather resistant), openly funnel-shaped, 3" across x 2½" long, with 5-6 wavy lobes, Phlox Pink 625/1 fading to 62512 H.C.C., reverse and edging a deeper color, slightly reddish in throat. Calyx 3/8", red. Truss 8" across x 9" high, tall, with 12 flowers. Free flowering. Leaves 4½" x 1½", oblanceolate, acute, cuneate, glabrous, dark green, retained 2 Years. New growth with red stems. Plant upright, branching moderately.  4' tall x 2 1/3' wide in 15 Years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least 5° F.

VERA ELLIOTT: "Virginia Richards' x R. fortunei. Cross (1966), raised, and introduced by Walt Elliott, Shelton, WA. Buds Red Purple Group 58B (R. H. S. Colour Chart)). Flowers openly funnel-shaped 4½" across x 2" long, with 7 wavy lobes, 58D China Rose with slight orange red spotting in upper 3 lobe sector. Calyx 1¾", 58B. Truss 8½" across x 6" high, somewhat open and lax, with 10 flowers. Leaves 6" x 2½", narrowly oblong, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, Green Group 138A, retained 2 Years. New growth copper. Plant broad, branching moderately, 5' tall x 6' wide in 10 Years. Blooms in mid-May. Hardy to at least 0° F.

WATCHET: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Amagasa' x 'Louise Gable' x 'Tamagiku' Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1972 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym T28-10. Flowers of heavy substance widely funnel-shaped, 3½" across x 1" long, with 5 wavy to slightly frilled lobes Red Group 49B (R. H. S. Colour Chart) Venetian Pink with faint 49A spotting on dorsal lobes.Calyx 1/16", light green. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. Floriferous. Leaves 1½" x ½", narrowly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, Green Group 137A-138A, retained 2 Years. Plant broad, dwarf, branching well dense, 16" tall x 36" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in late May. Hardy to at least -10° F.

WHITE MOON: A Robin Hill evergreen azalea. 'Glacier' x 'Tama-giku' x 'Getsu Toku'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1969 by Robert Gartrell, Wyckoff, N. J. Synonym T17-7. Flowers of heavy substance, widely funnel shaped, Green Group 143B, retained 2-3 Years. Plant rounded, dwarf, branching fairly well, 18" tall x 29" wide in 15 Years. Blooms in early June. Hardy to at least -10° F.

YAKU DUCHESS: 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1976 by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds strong red 2.513 5/12 Nickerson . Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel shaped, 2¼" across x 1¾" long, with 5 wavy lobes, opening deep pink 2.513 6 / 11 with light pink blotch, reverse deep purplish pink 7.5RP 6/12. Flower color becomes lighter with age. Calyx negligible. Truss 5" across x 3½" high, ball-shaped, with 15 flowers. Free flowering. Leaves 4½" x 2", elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, moderate olive green 5GY 4/3, with moderately heavy light olive brown indumentum. New growth silvery tomentose. Plant rounded, semi-dwarf, branching well with arching branches, 15" tall x 36" wide in 10 Years. Blooms in late May. Floral bud hardy to at least -10° F.

YAKU DUKE: 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1976 ) by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds strong purplish red 10RP 4/12 Nickerson . Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, with 5 wavy lobes, opening deep purplish pink 7.5RP 6/12 with light pink throat. Flower color becomes lighter with age. Calyx negligible. Truss 5" across x 3½" high, ball shaped with 14 flowers. Leaves 5" x 1 5/8", narrowly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, moderate olive green 5GY 4/3, with moderately heavy dark orange yellow indumentum, retained 3 Years. New growth with silvery tomentum. Plant upright, semi-dwarf, branching moderately with arching branches. 18" tall x 30" wide in 10 Years. Blooms in late May. Floral bud hardy to at least -10, -15° F.

YAKU KING: 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum ' Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced (1976) by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds strong red 2.513 5/12 Nickerson . Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel shaped, 2¼" across x 1¾" long, with 5 wavy lobes, opening deep pink 2/513 6/ 11, with light pink blotch, reverse deep purplish pink 7.5RP 6/12. Flower color becomes lighter with age. Calyx negligible. Truss 6" across x 4" high, ball-shaped, with 18 flowers. Free flowering. Leaves 4½" x 2", elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, moderate olive green 5GY 4/3, with moderately heavy light olive brown indumentum, retained 3 Years. New growth with silvery tomentum. Plant rounded, semi-dwarf, branching well with arching branches, 15" tall x 36" wide in 10 Years. Blooms mid-to late May. Floral buds hardy to at least -10, -15° F.

YAKU PRINCE: 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised and introduced 1976 by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds strong red 513 4/12 Nickerson. Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, 2½" across x 2" long, with 5 wavy lobes, opening strong purplish pink 7.5RP 7/10 with pale purplish pink 7.5RP 9/2 blotch and dark reddish orange 7.513 4/11 spotting, reverse strong purplish red 7-5RP 5/12. Flower color becomes lighter with age. Calyx negligible. Truss 5" across x 3½" high, ball-shaped, with 14 flowers. Floriferous. Leaves 5" x 2", narrowly elliptic to elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, moderate olive green 7.5GY 4/4, with moderately heavy dark orange yellow indumentum, retained 3 Years. New growth with silvery tomentum. Plant upright, rounded semi-dwarf, branching well with arching branches, 1'/2' tall x 3' wide in 10 Years. Blooms in mid-May. Floral buds hardy to -10, -15° F.

YAKU PRINCESS: 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1976 by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds strong purplish pink 7.5RP 7/10 Nickerson . Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, 2½" across x 2" long, with 5 wavy lobes, opening apple blossom pink, with pinkish-white blotch and greenish spots, reverse pale pink 2.513 9/3 with light pink ribs. Flowers soon become white. Calyx negligible. Truss 5" across x 3½" high, ball-shaped, with 15 flowers. Floriferous. Leaves 3¾" x 1½", elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, moderate olive green 5GY 4/3, with moderately heavy, dark orange yellow indumentum, retained 3 Years. New growth silvery tomentose. Plant rounded, semi-dwarf, branching well with arching branches, 15" tall x 36" wide in 10 Years. Blooms in mid May. Floral buds hardy to at least -10, -15° F.

YAKU QUEEN : 'King Tut' x R. yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'. Cross (1960), raised, and introduced 1976 by Anthony M. Shammarello, South Euclid, Oh. Buds deep purplish pink 7.5RP 6/12 Nickerson . Flowers of heavy substance, tubular funnel-shaped, 2½" across x 2" long, with 5 wavy lobes, opening pale pink 2.513 9/3, with faint yellow blotch, reverse strong pink 2.513 7/8. Flower color becomes lighter with age, finally turning white. Calyx negligible. Truss 5" across x 3½" high, ball-shaped, with 16 flowers. Floriferous. Leaves 4½" x 1½", narrowly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate, glabrous, glossy, moderate olive green 5GY 4/3, with moderately heavy dark orange yellow indumentum, retained 3 Years. New growth silvery tomentose. Plant broad, rounded, semi-dwarf, branching well with arching branches, 1½' tall x 3½' wide in 10 Years. Blooms in mid-to late May. Floral bud hardy to at least -10, -15° F.