BLACK TAFFETA (Songer, R. 1953). TB-ML-V1D. 28­30". Deep-violet self (black-purple); beard and haft same. Fron Schreiner's 1970 catalog: Glistening blackish purple standards and broad velvety black falls, slightly ruffled. The wide hafts are smooth; the beard is tipped bronze. Fine form and stem. Black Forest X Muhlestein sdlg. 47­33 (Storm King X Sable). HM 1955; AM 1957. Tell 1954.