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3 MAR 07 by
shicks
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Please, I need someones help. I am trying to track down a rose that was carried by Jackson and Perkins in the early to mid '70's. It was a dark colored purple with a small bit of white in the very center. I have tried to look at the Midnight blue, but it looks like that one was introduced to late. I am sure I am looking for a needle in a haystack, but if anyone can remember this particular rose or has one I would really like to know how to get one. I have called Jackson and Perkins and without the true name I cannot see if they still carry it. I am sorry if this sounds so vaigue, but after 30 years all I can really remember is that it was a very dark purple and my dad planted it sometime between 1976 and 1979. If there is anyone who can help I would owe them a great deal of gratitude. Please e-mail me at my personal e-mail address if you have any information. Thank you
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I know of an intensely grape-purple rose--often with a bit of white at its center, but it is an antique rose called Cardianal de Richelieu (introduced in 1840). I do not know if J &P could have carried it during the 1970's. See Claire Martin's book 100 Old Roses for the American Garden, p. 106-107 for pictures & history. I doubt this will be of help to you, but I will keep my fingers crossed!
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This one if very close! Unfortunately, Jackson and Perkins does not sell this one. Therefore, I am positive that it was not this particular one. I do, however, appreciate your taking the time and letting me know about this one. It is indeed beautiful and very close. I may have to go ahead and find one of these just so that I may have something at least close to what I am looking for. Thank you so much.
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Hi Susan,
Rhapsody in Blue was introduced in 1976 and is pictured in the newest Edmunds' Rose Catalog. It sure looks a lot like the one you have described. Jan
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Could it possibly have been Rose De Rescht.
Also pulling a needle from a haystack.
You might try calling or emailing J&P-someone there might offer some insight
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