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'Felicity' rose References
Book  (1967)  Page(s) 46.  
 
Some All-Canadian Roses
by Fred Blakeney, Victoria, B.C.
Mr. Percy Wright of Saskatoon, Sask., must be considered one of the foremost hybridizers of species and near species roses in North America. He has been working on these roses for many years, and knows the reactions of various hardy roses when crossed with species roses.
His objective has always been to produce worthwhile garden roses that are hardy enough to withstand the extremely low temperatures of the Prairies in winter. [...]
Here is a list of Mr. Wright's originations in chronological order of introduction:
1940 "Felicity", small pink.
Article (misc)  (1953)  Page(s) 170.  
 
Felicity (Percy H. Wright; (Hansa x R. Mancounii) x R. suffulta 'Woodrow') is an excellent little shrub. the plant is vigorous and well-furnished with bluish green foliage which ripens early. However, as the canes take on a salmon-red winter color about the same time, early foliage loss is not serious. In June the plants are veritably covered with rose-pink, single blooms the size of a quarter. 2½' x 2½'.
Website/Catalog  (1949)  
 
"FELICITY* - a hybrid of Suffulta of our own raising. Flower very small and attractive. suggests a dwarf Betty Bland, intermediate in stature between Suffulta and Betty Bland."

Percy Wright Catalogue - Hardy and Semi-Hardy Roses p. 10
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