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'Windy City' rose References
Book (2001) Page(s) 92. Windy City Miniature, deep pink, 1974. Rating: 5.5
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 642. Windy City Miniature, deep pink,r everse lighter, 1974, 'Little Darling' x ('Little Darling' x (R. wichuraiana x Seedling); Moore, R.S. Description.
Book (1993) Page(s) 125. Ross Heathcote, Victoria. Pink Miniature Roses. Windy City 1975: Quite a tall grower, up to 70 cms and a scraggy plant. The blooms, which come in sprays of 4-6, reminds me of a small 'Bobby Charlton' - tight point bud of pink with a silvery reverse. But not very attractive when it opens. Look passable in the garden but never when picked.
Book (1975) Page(s) 75. Roy and Heather Rumsey, NSW. New Roses. Windy City Miniature. (Moore). Firm double blooms of classic H.T. formation in a deep rose pink with a lighter reverse. Lightly fragrant and medium to tall growth.
Book (1974) Page(s) 170. New Roses of the World Windy City Min. (IIIE) dp (Ralph S. Moore; int. Mini-Roses ‘74) ‘Little Darling’ x [‘Little Darling’ x (R. wichuraiana x unnamed seedling)]. Small, long pointed buds. Small, high-centered, double, bright rose-pink with lighter reverse, blooms borne singly and sometimes several together. Very good lasting quality. Petals drop off cleanly. Slight fragrance. Abundant amount of bronzy, small foliage. Disease resistant. Few thorns. Upright, bushy growth. Abundant amount of continuous bloom. ARS
Book (1974) Page(s) 149. Includes photo(s). Windy City A healthy vigorous Miniature with abundant bright rose pink with lighter reverse blooms opening from long pointed, high-centered buds and producing a slight fragrance. ‘Windy City was originated by Ralph S Moore and introduced by Mini-Roses. Parentage was ‘Little Darling’ x [‘Little Darling x (R. wichuraiana x unnamed seedling)].
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