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    'Gérard Desbois' rose Reviews & Comments
    most recent 8 NOV 23  
    RoseGérard Desbois
    Initial post 8 NOV 23 by odinthor
    "Quite similar to Bon Silene", quoth the 1878 Fruitland/P.J. Berckmans catalog, p. 35.
    Reply #1 posted 8 NOV 23 by Patricia Routley
    Reference added. Thank you.
    most recent 8 NOV 23  
    RoseGérard Desbois
    Initial post 8 NOV 23 by odinthor
    This rose is also listed in the 1861 publication The Gardener's Monthly, p. 100: "Gerard Desbois is a vigorous grower, flowers bright red, large and double, very showy, a fine new flower."
    Reply #1 posted 8 NOV 23 by jedmar
    Reference added, thank you!