I wonder if this variety’s quick descent into obscurity was hastened by its resemblance to First Prize. Friendship was probably better plant than First Prize, and certainly far more fragrant. But First Prize had those pin point centers and back then exhibitionists ruled the ratings. I’d love to try this one now, given that the parents are still two of my favs. Fragrant Cloud still outperforms almost all my new roses of any color, and her descendants seem to all do especially well here…I’m always searching for more of her kids. Miss AAB brings the neighbors from afar if you can keep the blackspot off her. (And even if you can’t you still get a few big gaudy gems on bare stems).