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Recent Questions, Answers and Comments
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yesterday by
moriah
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My own root Sharifa is doing fantastic here in Western Washington. My soil is rocky and drains fast so I need to water often. This rose is in partial shade and has a lovely strong perfume.
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This red rose, "Whatley Crescent", recently threw a sport from the base. The sporting bloom was pink, somewhat like 'Briarcliff' (which was a sport of Columbia). I apologise that I was running a bit too fast to stop and take a photo, but I am now wondering if the red "Whatley Crescent" could be 'Red Columbia', 1920.
Later edit. Probably not feasible because so far, I cannot find 'Red Columbia' entering Australia.
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#1 of 1 posted
yesterday by
 HubertG
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Is 'Warrior' from Paul 1906 worth considering? It was a winter flowering tea-like HT.
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You make my northern hemisphere winter solstice of holly and ivy look extremely dull and pedestrian. The nights will be drawing out for you for the next six months now.
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This is true - and by Summer solstice there should be some nice crispy blooms to arrange.
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Will you be posting any more pictures of your wonderful midwinter roses this year?
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#3 of 3 posted
yesterday by
HubertG
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I'd certainly look forward to a special treat of Billy's roses too!
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Rose Listing Omission
Marie Louise
"Marie Louise - (Sarter, 1855) (T.) Light blush; a profuse bloomer and strong branching grower; very popular."
From Leedle Floral Co 1914 Fall catalogue, page 28
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I've temporarily put this under 'Alba rosea carnea' (tea, Lartay, 1863). What do you think?
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#2 of 2 posted
yesterday by
HubertG
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I can't find references on the breeder Sarter (or Sartre). It does say it's a tea. Maybe it is a locally bred American tea that simply persisted because of the local demand. It's a mystery.
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