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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBetty Prior

Floribunda. Carmine-pink, white center, yellow center. Moderate fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 31" to 4' (80 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Basil Edmund Prior (1934).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDr. Huey
Dr. Robert Huey
Shafter

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Crimson, light yellow stamens. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Width of 8' (245 cm). Captain George C. Thomas (1914).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UChildren's Rose
Gina Lollobrigida ®
The Children's Rose (hybrid tea, Meilland before 1986) [MEIlivar]

Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow. Moderate fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1986), Meilland International.

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VFée des Neiges
Iceberg (floribunda, Kordes 1958)
Schneewittchen ® (floribunda, Kordes 1958)
Sneeuwwitje [KORbin]

Floribunda. New Generation Roses ® Collection. White or white blend. Mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1958).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULemon Drop (miniature, Carruth 2001) [WEKyegi]

Miniature. Yellow. Mild, fruity fragrance. Medium-large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 18" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Width of 1' to 16" (30 to 40 cm). Tom Carruth (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,THeaven Scent (HT, Weeks, 2001)
Memorial Day ™
Millie Rose
Parfum de Liberté ® [WEKblunez]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, darker edges, pink reverse. Orchid pink. Strong, damask, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4½' to 5' (140 to 150cm). Width: 26" to 33" (65 to 85cm). Tom Carruth (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFifty-Fifty ®
Oranges 'n' Lemons ™
Papagena (floribunda, McGredy 1985) [MACoranlem]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Orange and yellow, streaks, stripes, flecks, ages to peach . Some fading. Mild, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 10' (75 to 305 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U3-35-40 (Meilland/'Peace')
Gioia
Gloria Dei
Madame A. Meilland
Madame Antoine Meilland
Peace (hybrid tea, Meilland 1935)

Hybrid Tea. Lemon-yellow, rose-pink edges. Moderate, tea fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6½' (120 to 200 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UScentimental ™ (floribunda, Carruth 1996)
Scentimental Sunflor ® [WEKplapep]

Floribunda. Red, white stripes. Flowers striped burgandy and white, or cream, or red, opening quickly. Mild to strong, damask, rose, spice, opinions vary fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 35" to 47" (90 to 120cm). Width: 31" to 43" (80 to 110cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFirst Lady (syn. for 'Sterling Silver')
Sterling Silver (hybrid tea, Fisher 1955)

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Lilac, ages to lighter . Strong, citrus, fruity, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Esther Gladys (Mrs. Gordon) Fisher (1957).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UWilliam Baffin

Climber, Hybrid Kordesii, Shrub. Explorer Series Collection. Deep pink to red, yellow stamens. Flowers strawberry pink touched white at the cneter. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b through 9b. Height of 7' to 10' (215 to 305 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). Dr. Felicitas Svejda (1974).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.