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The Pocket Encyclopaedia of Modern Roses
(1984) Page(s) 127, Pl. 5. Includes photo(s). Blue moon HT Raised by Tantau, Holstein, Germany. Introduced 1964. Parentage Sterling Silver seedling x unknown. Also known as Mainzer Fastnacht. This was reckoned to be the first 'blue' rose, though to be more like a lilac. A great achievement, nevertheless, as this was surely the best grower of all of this shade (including the forerunner and part parent 'Sterling Silver' which although pretty lacked real vigour). Fragrance and long flower stems add to the charm and make it irresistible to flower arrangers in search of the unusual. Medium upright grower.
(1984) Page(s) 143, Pl. 3. Includes photo(s). Golden Times HT Raised by Cocker, Aberdeen, Scotland. Introduced 1970. Parentage Fragrant Cloud x Golden Splendour. Clear lemon yellow. Large well-shaped blooms often as big as 12.5 cm (5 in) across and of exhibition standard. A good quantity of petals (around forty) to ensure good quality flowers without impairing its ability to open without gumming up in a wet season. Sweetly scented for a yellow rose. Sturdy plants with disease-resistant glossy foliage. Medium, branching habit.
(1984) Page(s) 147-148, pl. 6. Isabel de Ortiz HT Raised by Kordes, Holstein, Germany. Introduced 1962. Parentage unknown. Deep rosy pink with a silvery reverse, a true bi-colour with the novelty appeal. Big fragrant blooms often up to 12.5 cm (5 in) across are very full of petals and are favourites for the exhibition bench. Each bloom has around forty petals which means that they are very slow to develop and will require to be shielded from the weather if they are destined for the show bench. Very deep bronze foliage. Tall vigorous habit.
(1984) Page(s) 151, Pl. 1. Includes photo(s). Kilworth Gold HT Raised by Gandy, Rugby, England. Introduced 1977. Parentage a sport of Whisky Mac. Golden yellow. Another sport from the prolific Whisky Mac. Tight ovoid buds open to reveal petals with a frilly edge. Blooms are beautifully shaped and fragrant and as with the growing characteristics of the plant identical to the form of the parent plant. Medium bushy habit.
(1984) Page(s) 160, Pl. 4. Includes photo(s). Mischief HT Raised by McGredy, Auckland, New Zealand. Introduced 1961. Parentage Peace x Spartan. Coral salmon. Tiny buds first start to show colour when they are the size of the tip of your little finger, yet develop into big broad exquisitely-shaped fragrant blooms. Left alone the blooms grow in clusters and provide a mass of colour. Disbudded they provide cutting roses that can often reach exhibition quality. The winner of the RNRS President's Trophy with high points for fragrance and vigorous disease-free growth. Medium bushy habit.
(1984) Page(s) 187, Pl. 2. Includes photo(s). Wendy Cussons HT Raised by Gregory, Nottingham, England. Introduced 1960. Parentage Independence x Eden Rose. Rose red. Often described as the 'perfect English rose'. Very high centred, elegant blooms with damask perfume that show a distinct preference for cool weather. Grown at its most beautiful in the northern countries of England. A worthwile exhibition rose as well as a reliable bedding rose. Bushes are branching and on the tall side, disease-free leathery dark green foliage. Perhaps its best recommendation is a list of some of its awards: RNRS President's Trophy, First Certificate Rome Trials, Award of Merit RHS, Golden Rose of the Hague.
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