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    'Frances Ashton' rose Reviews & Comments
    most recent 15 MAY 17  
    RoseFrances Ashton (Hybrid Tea, DePuy, 1937)
    Initial post 15 MAY 17 by Sambolingo
    How well does this variety resist blackspot?
    most recent 30 DEC 16  
    RoseFrances Ashton (Hybrid Tea, DePuy, 1937)
    Initial post 29 DEC 16 by Singularly Beautiful Roses
    Dr. Hiram DePuy is the hybridizer of this variety. Source - American Rose Society Magazine, Vol. 3, 1939-1940. The archived manuscript has many duplicated pages, making it difficult to ascertain the exact page number, but the following text appears on what I believe its p. 46 in an article entitled, "Dr. Hiram DePuy Passes On." (date of passing was 3/9/1939)

    ". . . Twelve years ago he gave up the practice of his profession [dentistry] to become Horticulturist for the Tacoma Park Board, doing notable work. He discovered and propagated the Golden Arborvitae, a native of the mountains of Washington. He originated several roses, Frances Ashton being the best known."
    Reply #1 posted 30 DEC 16 by Patricia Routley
    Thank you Stephen. It is good to get the breeder's name right. I have added a couple of more references if you are interested.
    Reply #2 posted 30 DEC 16 by Singularly Beautiful Roses
    Thanks Patricia! I discovered another format for the article and have confirmed it is on p. 46.