Dusky Challenger – (Schreiner, R. 1986). Seedling 1983-AA. TB, 39″ (99 cm), midseason to late bloom. Ruffled silky rich purple; deep violet black beard. Unknown parentage. Schreiner 1986. Franklin Cook Cup 1986; Favorite Guest 1986; Honorable Mention 1988; Premio Firenze 1989; Award of Merit 1990; Franklin Cook Cup 1991; Nelson Award 1991; American Dykes Medal 1992; Nelson Award 1992; Nelson Award 1994; 1 in 2010 TB Symposium; Nelson Award 2000; Nelson Award 2002; Nelson Award 2010; Nelson Award 2011; Nelson Award 2015.
