The Brodie of Brodie
b 1868 d 1943
Forres, Grampian, Scotland
The Brodie of BrodieWalter T. Ware, England
Year Registered: 1917
Sir Watkin x Blackwell
Fortune
Mrs. R.O. (Sarah) Backhouse, England
Year Registered: 1907
Robin Redbreast
Fl. large; perianth segments broadly or very broadly ovate, rounded at apex, fairly prominently mucronate, pale yellow, spreading, smooth, overlapping one-third; the inner segments a little inflexed and sometimes creased; corona broad funnel-shaped, rich reddish orange, mouth ribbed and widely expanded, wavy.
A description according to the Calvert Catalog dated 1936: “Broad, smooth, overlapping yellow perianth segments, and wide frilled orange red cup, very striking colour.”
Part of the Brodie of Brodie’s “Fortune’s” Series.
Fortune's Gift, 2 Y-O, The Brodie of Brodie, Scotland, 1930
Photo #54686 Calvert Catalog, EnglandFortune's Gift, 2 Y-O, The Brodie of Brodie, Scotland, 1930
Photo #54685 Calvert Catalog, England