ABOVE THE FRAY - Hugh Stout, 2020, TB, 36", Early Midseason bloom. Standards veronica violet, darker toward edge; style arms lavender; falls deep dark purple, lighter toward beard with prominent dark purple and white veining radiating from hafts, veining can vary to around beard or through the heart of the petal, ¼˝ violet edge; beards based lavender, tips bronze; heavy ruffling; pronounced sweet fragrance. Honorable Mention 2023