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'Bobbie Lucas' rose References
Booklet (2008) An Information List of all Varieties. p4 1967. Bobbie Lucas - 62/2327. Nicknamed Sharon.
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 58. Bobbie Lucas Floribunda, deep salmon-orange, 1967, 'Margot Fonteyn' x 'Elizabeth of Glamis'; McGredy, S., IV. Description.
Book (1976) Page(s) 149. Sam McGredy: A painter had a housekeeper named Bobby Lucas, of whom he was extremely fond. He died before her. When his will was read, it was found he'd left $5,000 to have a rose named after her. I sent his solicitors a selection of new roses so they could pick a suitable one. The one they chose as 'Bobby Lucas' did moderately well.
Book (1973) Page(s) 58. Isobel Coulston. The Final Analysis, 1972-73 Season. Floribundas. 'Bobbie Lucas'. N.R.S. Rating 6.9 (S.MCredy 1967). Height 3 feet. Flowers an attractive deep salmon/orange. Not a vigorous grower and does not repeat quickly enough, also it is not consistent in its performance.
Book (1972) Page(s) 161. Isobel Coulston. Review of the Newer Roses 1971-72. Floribundas. 'Bobbie Lucas' . 17 reports; 4 years; Average height 36"; N.R.S. rating 5.9. Greymouth: Nice colour, average grower only. Not very vigorous. Rotorua: Disappointed. Not vigorous - disease prone. Slow to repeat. Wanganui: Rust, blackspot. What a pity for such a nice Iow growing rose.
Website/Catalog (1967) Page(s) 11. Includes photo(s). Bobbie Lucas ....rich salmony apricot....growth is strong and compact.
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