MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. 2b (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse) 1923; late mid-season. Fine informal 
perianth of ivory white; slim long trumpet of apricot pink, turning to a deeper pink at the deeply 
fringed edge. Delicately beautiful but of exceptional substance; long lasting. Belongs in every 
collection. 
FORTUNE. 2a (Ware) 1923; F.C.C. and A.M.; early. Broad creamy yellow perianth of very 
solid texture; glowing soft orange crown of great size and elegant form, beautifully frilled. 
Destined to become the world’s leading commercial variety for the cut flower trade when stocks 
become more plentiful. 
