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most recent 12 AUG 14  
Initial post 12 AUG 14 by CybeRose
The Rose, p. 244 (1892)
By Henry Brooks Ellwanger
Charles Darwin, free. H.R. – Laxton, 1879. (Sent out by G. Paul.) Raised from Madame Julie Daran. Brownish-crimson, with a shade of violet, very beautiful and distinct; mildews easily.
most recent 12 AUG 14  
Initial post 12 AUG 14 by CybeRose
I think Laxton's statement means that Mme. Julie Daran was the seed parent. Pollen parent unknown.
most recent 18 APR 12  
Initial post 18 APR 12 by CybeRose
Gardener’s Monthly (November, 1880) pp. 322-325
CROSS-FERTILIZING AND RAISING ROSES FROM SEED IN ENGLAND
BY T. T. LAXTON, BEDFORD, ENG.
In 1869 I raised H.P.'s Mrs. Laxton, probably from Mme. Victor Verdier, Charles Darwin from Madame Julie Daran, this being the dark H.P., Rose of Bourbon blood par excellence, of which I sowed the seed in that year, and Emily Laxton perhaps from Abet Grande.