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Initial post 17 JUL 17 by kpbridge
This rose was bred for my great Aunt Rita Petherbridge, in East Maitland, by the clergyman's wife, Mrs Robertson. My cousin says, "Aunt Rita has a rose named after her called "Miss Rita".....A pretty pink rose ... the Presbyterian Clergyman's wife in East Maitland was a rose enthusiast who grew this rose & named it after Rita who as a very gentle soul who adored flowers.... her specialty was making really beautiful tight posies of flowers for gifts & presentations ..the Torquay garden was big in those days so Rita had lots of flowers to play with... those bouquets were quite special ..Rita was very artistic & painted as well ....quite a few of her paintings remain amongst the families... " I would love to find this rose to plant in my garden if anyone can help with this, please contact me.
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 26 FEB 19 by Patricia Routley
Were you ever able to find a plant of ‘Miss Rita’? I may be able to get you propagating material if you are any good with cuttings.
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