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'Bloomfield Exquisite' rose References
Book (1940) Page(s) 21, 22. Page 21: All the Bloomfield roses were produced by Capt. George C. Thomas, Jr., at his home of that name in Chestnut Hill, Pa., until he removed to Beverly Hills, Calif., where he continued his hybridization until his death in 1932. Page 22: Bloomfield Exquisite Climbing Hybrid Tea. (Thomas, 1924; introduced by Howard & Smith)... clear pink...
Book (1936) Page(s) 85. Bloomfield Exquisite (HT) Thomas 1924; Gl. de Dijon X Teplitz; light pink, very large, very double, lasting, solitary or up to 4, fragrance 6/10 (France), floriferous, continuous bloom, climbing habit, 1-3 m.
Book (1933) Page(s) 163. Bloomfield Exquisite. Capt. Thomas, 1924. Hybrid Tea. There is a queer mystery about this rose. In some gardens the buds never open properly, developing into ugly balls of magenta-pink, while in other gardensit is considered one of the finest everblooming climbers. The most plausible explanation is that two similar varities were mixed in propagation and sent out under this name. At best the flowers are handsome, very double, clear, solid pink.
Website/Catalog (1929) Page(s) 12. Climbing Roses. Bloomfield Exquisite. A cross between Gloire de Dijon and Teplitz which gives the climbing growth of Dijon with the perfume of Teplitz and produces double flowers with cutting value of a clear pink. This variety out-blooms other pink climbers of Hybrid Tea parentage and gives dependable climbing growth, blooming over a long season. Hardy in all climates. Price each, $1.50
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