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"Birte Venske's No. 4" rose Description
Photo courtesy of Patricia Routley
Bloom:
Apricot - pink, yellow reverse. Glandular pedicel. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles. Glossy, dark green foliage.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Original Location: 21 Bath Street, Manjimup, Western Australia.'Estimated age of property: Probably from 1940’s? Other roses at this garden were ‘Queen Elizabeth’ 1955; 'McGredy’s Scarlet' 1930; ; ‘First Love’ 1951; ‘Sutter’s Gold’ 1950; ‘Rubaiyat’ 1946; ‘Lorraine Lee 1924.
Other known history: Ike Doust once lived in the House. Note Ike Doust Way, near Moonya Lodge. After them, an Italian family? who didn’t garden. The house is now owned by Birte Venske, Optician. Cuttings of this rose were taken in 2003.
No. 4 North fence, most eastern rose - pinky pale orange. Same as 5
No. 5 House – Eastern wall – Northern rose. Pale yellow, touch of light apricot in center. Same as 4
Prickles. Straight on the top, sloping downwards, no hook at the end. Curved below.
Possible identifications:
‘Luis Brinas’ 1932
'Mme. Joseph Perraud' 1934;
Others to be considered:
‘Condesa de Sastago’ 1930.
‘Signora Piero Puricelli’ 1936. Similar, but no pernetiana cane die-back has been noted on “Birte Venske No. 4”.
Beauté (hybrid tea, Mallerin, 1953)
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