• RAISON D'ETRE (M. Dunn, LA, R. 1989). Bay View 1990.
• RAPPORT (M. Dunn, R. 1990). Sdlg. L107-1. LA, 37" (94 cm), M. Blue, lime green line signal; self styles edged light violet. Monument X Handmaiden. Bay View Gardens 1991.
• RAVING BEAUTY (Mary Dunn, R. 1995). Sdlg. L208-1. LA, 36" (91 cm), ML. S. smooth purple grape; style arms lighter grape; F. smooth purple grape, large green spear signal, green heart; flat form. Plantation Beau X Valera. Bay View 1996.
• RAZOR EDGE (Kevin Vaughn, R. 1998). Sdlg. F-17-1. LA, 25" (64 cm), EM. S. amber, narrow rose edging; style arms amber, lined and tipped rose; F. amber, 1/4" bright rose rim, amber gold signal outlined rose; lightly ruffled. Heavenly Glow X Kelley's Choice.
• REAL EASY (John C. Taylor, R. 1998). Sdlg. UL22-4. LA, 39" (100 cm), ML. S. white; style arms light yellow; F. light yellow, yellow orange signal; heavily fluted, recurved Gladiator's Gift X Dural Dreamtime.
• REAL TREASURE (John Charles Taylor, R. 1993). Sdlg. OL 119-P (PL2). LA, 51" (130 cm), M-L. Purple, strong yellow signals on all petals. (Freddie Boy blue sdlg. x Grace Scott) X Pintharuka. Rainbow Ridge 1993/4.
• RECKLESS (John C. Taylor, R. 1998). Sdlg. UL5-X. LA, 39" (100 cm), M. S. blue violet; style arms white, edged violet; F. blue violet, reverse lighter, yellow signal stronger in center; fluted. 'Bout Midnight X Rachel's Request.
• RED ABUNDANCE (Kirk Strawn, R. 1993). Sdlg. 0-1985. LA, 35" (89 cm), M. S. currant red (RHS 46A); cardinal red (53A) styles; F. slightly darker currant red, yellow-orange (17A) signal. Deneb X President Hedley. Bois d'Arc Gardens 1996.
• RED VELVET ELVIS (Kevin Vaughn, R. 1996). Sdlg. C-12-5. LA, 34-38" (86-97 cm), EML. S. dark red black; style arms near black, slight red shading near tip; F. velvety dark red black, orange yellow spear signal partially hidden by styles; slightly ruffled; slight fragrance. Jeri X Cajun Cookery. Contemporary Gardens 1997.
• REFLECT (John C. Taylor, R. 1998). Sdlg. UL22-9. LA, 39" (100 cm), M. Violet blue, signals yellow; style arms brushed light violet blue. Gladiator's Gift X Dural Dreamtime.
• RELINQUISH (John C. Taylor, R. 1998). Sdlg. UL9-1. LA, 39" (100 cm), M. S. violet, midrib darker; style arms yellow green tipped violet; F. violet, darker on midrib and surrounding yellow signal; ruffled. C'est La Mote X Helen Naish Rainbow Ridge 1998/99.
• REPUTATION (M. Dunn, R. 1991). Sdlg. L158-6. LA, 34" (86 cm), M. French lilac. pale yellow signal. Ces't Magnifique X L79-3: ((Queen O' Queens x Mrs. Ira Nelson) x Dark Tide). Bay View Gardens 1992.
• RETURN MAIL (John C. Taylor, R. 1998). Sdlg. UL16-2. LA, 39" (100 cm), L. S. buff, veined purple violet; style arms reddish tan; F. purple violet, edge lighter, darker around yellow signal. Dancing Vogue X Noble Planet.
• RHYME OR REASON (Mary Dunn, R. 1995). Sdlg. L181-1. LA, 36" (91 cm), M. S. smooth smoky plum; style arms pinkish plum; F. smooth smoky plum, bright golden signal, golden reverse; ruffled. L119-3: (Clara Goula x (Charlie's Michele x Carmen)) X L155-3: (Southerner x (Charlie's Michele x Rhett)). Bay View 1996.
• RICH AND FAMOUS (Mary Dunn, R. 1993). Sdlg. L156-4. LA, 32" (81 cm), M-L. S. burgundy wine red; F. ruffled deep wine red, yellow line signal. Easter Tide X L79-3: ((Queen 0' Queens x Mrs. Ira Nelson) x Dark Tide). Bay View 1993.
• RICH JEWEL (Richard Morgan, R. 1994). Sdlg. L709-D. LA, 32" (81 cm), EM. Dark violet, large yellow steeple signal; pale red style arms. Tanako X Charles Arny III. Redbud Lane 1995.
• RICH TRADITION (J. C. Taylor, R. 1990). Sdlg. OL 142-3. LA, 47" (120 cm), E-M. Heavily ruffled violet (RHS 88B), lighter edge and reverse, yellow signal on S. and F. M24-4: (C'est Si Bon x Charles Arny III) X Helen Naish HC (Aust.) 1989. Rainbow Ridge 1990/1.
• RICHARD'S PINK (Janet Hutchinson, R. 1995). Sdlg. SL/RP. LA, 49" (125 cm), ML. S. bright mallow pink, paler buff pink linear edge, narrow salmon buff center line; style arms mallow pink over white; F. slightly darker than S., signal rich gold over white, green at throat; lightly ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. Soft Laughter X unknown. Iris Haven 1997/98.
• RIVER ROAD (Patrick O'Connor, R. 1992). Sdlg. 83-3. LA, 36" (91 cm), M. Medium blue, yellow line signal on white ground; medium blue style arms with cream markings. Southdowns X Clyde Redmond. Bois d'Arc Gardens 1993.
• ROASTED PECAN (Kevin Vaughn, R. 1998). Sdlg. F-17-8. LA, 25" (64 cm), ML. Bright copper, dark rose veining overall, F. with gold signal edged rose; style arms bright copper. Heavenly Glow X Kelley's Choice.
• ROCKET LAUNCH (T. J. Betts, R. 1997). Sdlg. 902E. LA, 28" (71 cm), ML. Red (RHS 42D) becoming brown (171 Dl, F. with long yellow steeple signal; style arms brown. Sun Fury X Shrimp Creole.
• ROKKI ROCKWELL (Dorman Haymon, R. 1992). Sdlg. 12-84-17. LA, 38" (97 cm), M. S. medium yellow, streaked gold; medium yellow style arms tipped dark yellow, green deep in heart; F. medium yellow, streaked gold, slight brown overlay, gold line signal; ruffled; slight fragrance. Valera X President Hedley. Deep South Gardens 1992.
• ROMAN WARRIOR (John C. Taylor, R. 1996). Sdlg. UL-23-2. LA, 39" (100 cm), ML. S. rose, reverse lighter; style arms rose, white highlights on edge; F. magenta edged white, reverse lighter, signal yellow; ruffled; slight fragrance. Gladiator's Gift X Rachel's Request. Rainbow Ridge 1997/98.
• ROMANTIC GLOW (Mary Dunn, deceased, by Joseph Ghio, R. 1998). Sdlg. 175-2. LA, 36" (91 cm), M. S. and style arms rose red; F. rose red, with yellow sunburst pattern, chartreuse signal tipped red. Cassiopee X Bonaparte. Bay View 1998.
• ROYAL IMP (H. Rowlan, R. 1991). Sdlg. 11-LA-26. LA, 37" (94 cm), ML. Campanula violet (RHS 82C), creamy yellow steeple signal. 85-LA-24 X unknown.
• ROYAL MADAME (V. Chenoweth, LA, R. 1987). Blossom Valley 1990.
• RUFFLED HONEY (Kirk Strawn, R. 1993). Sdlg. 24-1985. LA, 32" (81 cm), LM. S. mimosa yellow (RHS 8D); dresden yellow (5B) styles with purple blush; F. yellow-orange (20C), bright yellow-orange (14A) signal. Freddie Boy X President Hedley. Bois d'Arc Gardens 1996.
• RUSTY O (C. Amy, R. 1991). Sdlg. BitR-2-89. LA, 42" (107 cm). M. S. claret rose (HCC 021/2); F. claret rose (021), large deep yellow radial signal extending beyond tip of short narrow light rose style arms. Charles Arny III X Charlie's Ginny. Bois d'Arc Gardens 1992.