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'Mademoiselle Louise Cretté' rose Reviews & Comments
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From Les Roses anciennes, 1984 by Charlotte Testu. (in this book the rose is called 'Mlle Louise Grette' and said to be bred by Chambard in 1914). "Haut. 1,50m - Fleurs : diam. 10 à 12 cm. Les très doubles et très, très grandes fleurs en coupe sont blanc de neige avec une touche d'ivoire pâle au centre. Leur odeur rappelle celle d'une pomme. Le rosier se tient bien dressé et revêt une frondaison vert clair. Avouons que, s'il fait très mauvais... les boutons à fleurs ne s'ouvrent pas !"
"Height 1,50m - Flowers : 10 to 12 cm. The very double and very, very large cupped flowers are snow white with a hint of pale ivory in the center. Their scent is reminding of apples. The shrub has an upright habit and light green foliage. One must admit that, under bad weather... the flowers won't open !"
I hope the translation sounds right, and that my comment didn't infringe any copyright policy.
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Thank you ThomasR. I have added the reference, presuming she called it Crette, and not Grette. I haven’t altered the date to 1914. Perhaps in the future we might find an early justifying reference for this date. Appreciate your help.
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11 JUN 20 by
ThomasR
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11 JUN 20 by
jedmar
Actually she spelled it Grette. I think it's a typo.
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Oh dear. I’ve underlined it as being a careless typo. I know everybody makes mistakes, but I’ve just seen a modern nursery’s new website FULL of errors and I despair.
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