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'Bob's Rose' Reviews & Comments
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Bob's Rose is named for the late Professor R D Milns who served as the distinguished Head of the Classics and Ancient History Department at UQ for very many years, This rose was raised from a seed entrusted to me by Bruce Treloar when I visited his property west of Sydney for a Rose Breeders' seminar.. He took the seed from a lovely bush Rose called Cassandre(a) which seemed to have characteristic Gallica growth. As Gallica roses do not as a rule thrive in my hot humid Sunshine Coast (Qld) climate, I have taken special care of this seedling rose. and have had it budded this season.. Hopefully it will thrive in SA Trial Gardens.
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Rose-Mere, you have a most interesting Garden Listing description. I would love to see a minor expansion on what Cabinet Timber Trees you grow. Toona australis?
I have added your first sentence as a Note to the ‘Bob’s Rose’ page. So - are you Laurel Sommerfeld? Richard Walsh has added ‘Bob’s Rose’ but without a supporting reference. It is so interesting to have the stories behind the roses. Should you delete your last sentence.
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Hello Patricia, I really feel that I know you as I have been a member of HRiA for many years and have enjoyed the always interesting journals. Thank you for your interest.
At Rose-mere Farm , I grow Toona in the wet spots protected by Eleocarpus blue Quondong, Flindersia Ashes and Grevilleas. A long term project which my family will carry on. As well I have Pongamia Pinnata grown for biodiesel - well maybe- maybe not!!
I was so fortunate to read classics with Professor Milns over a period of 20 years. He loved roses and especially those with Classical names ie R Nestor, R Mentor, etc. Many were Gallicas which were not very resilient in our hot , humid conditions. We spent many happy times wandering along my long rose walks.
I could cut the final sentence as at this point I am not certain which of my seedlings will go into the trials. For me , breeding for roses that thrive in my climate is important but Bob's Rose may be the exception and do better in the Cooler Southern Climates. Even Brisbane will be better. and maybe Toowoomba will suit it.
Laurel Sommerfeld Rose-mere Farm
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Thank you Laurel. We too grow a few Toonas but they have not been a raging success and are susceptible to fire.
Are you happy that Bruce Treloar’s Cassandra was Cassandra (floribunda, Noack, 1998. The leaf of that doesn’t seem to be very gallica-like, although the blooming habit may well be.
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