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Erskine, Robert Mackay
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Rose Breeder and Discoverer  

Listing last updated on Thu Nov 2024
Canada
USDA Zone: 2b (-45 to -40 F / -42.7 -40.0 C)
Robert Mackay Erskine (b. 1914 - April 14, 2003)
Carlos
Alberta, Canada


Robert Erksine developed over 20 varieties of hardy roses by crossing R. acicularis and R. woodsii, both roses grow wild in Alberta, with other species. He considered 'Prairie Peace' to be his best.

 
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