2016 Roses. Antique Roses, Old Garden Roses, and Older Classifications

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1 Name Height Color Description Zone AUSTRIAN COPPER 4' RED- ORANGE CARDINAL RICHELIEU 3-6' PURPLE DOORENBOS SELECTION 2-3' RED DUCHESSE DE BRABANT 4-6' PINK DUCHESSE DE ROHAN 4-5' PINK HARISON'S 3-5' LA SYLPHIDE 4 PINK LOUIS PHILLIPPE 3-5' RED MME JOSEPH SCHWARTZ 2-4' CREAM 2016 Roses Antique Roses, Old Garden Roses, and Older Classifications Antique Roses include those classifications in existence prior to the first Hybrid Tea in They are known for their history, old-fashioned charm, fragrance, hardiness and vigor. Many are rebloomers, but a few have a very long single bloom period in early summer. These should be pruned after blooming, not before. Hybrid Musk roses are informally included among the Antiques, even thought they did not arrive until R. foetida bicolor. "Turkish Rose," "Poppy Rose." Species, before Parmentier, Belgium, before This beautifully rich once-blooming rose is named after one of histories preeminent villains, featured in The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Known also as The Red Eminence (L'Éminence Rouge), the Cardinal served as minister to Louis XIII From 1624 to The petal reverse is near white, producing a lovely and dramatic effect. Hybrid spinossissima, pre-1820, the Netherlands. Deep magenta-red, single blooms in clusters with fluffy yellow stamens surrounding a yellow-green eye. Resembles a tiny, single tree peony bloom! Blooms once for several weeks in early summer. Own root. 4 Bernede, France, Comtesse de Labarathe, Comtesse Ouwaroff, Countess Bertha, Shell Rose Long lasting fragrance and full cupped, repetitious blooms set this rose apart from the pack! This beauty was named for the Duke of Brabant of Belgium and was introduced in France over 150 years ago and looks like it could be plucked from an old painting. President Theodore Roosevelt made this rose his favorite, often wearing a blossom in his lapel. Lévêque & Fils, France, Deep pink blend with mauve tips as the bloom ages. The pointed buds open to large globular floret, changing to very full old-fashioned blooms. This recurrent historic bloomer can also be used as a container rose and is cold tolerant. The pleasant rich Centifolia fragrance is of strong old rose with fruity undertone reminiscent of berries. Hybrid Foetida, Hybrid Spinosissima. Harison, USA, "Yellow Rose of Texas." This cross between two species roses is very hardy, disease resistant, and even a little shade tolerant. Light, pure yellow blooms in profusion in early summer. Small, dark green foliage. Nathan grows it on his rooftop deck. ARS rating Joseph Boyau Père, France, "Mademoiselle Malton This charming rose has a lovely strong tea fragrance. Double-petaled blooms return in delightful flushes throughout the season. Petals vary from light pink, to yellowish pink, to salmon-pink shading. Named after a famous French romantic ballet about a beautiful Sylph, (mythical spirit of the air) tragically enchanting a farmer on his wedding day. Requires winter protection. Guerin, France, Florida Rose, King of France, Zavala Rose A fragrant crimson beauty that like all old Chinas exhibits occasional white streaks. Emily de Zavala, wife of the Mexican minister to France, loved the roses at King Louis Philippe's court so much that when the Zavalas moved to Texas in 1835 to support the Texas Revolution she grew roses including 'Louis Philippe,' which became known as the "Zavala rose." Healthy, excellent repeater. Requires abundant winter protection! ARS This rose is a sport of Duchesse de Brabant and it s one of our favorite Teas. Prolific; blooms are exquisite and fragrant. Very disease resistant; healthy and clean. Propagated for Gethsemane by Nathan Beckner. Requires winter protection. 5a

2 MONSIEUR TILLIER 4-6' DEEP PINK MRS. B. R. CANT 4-5' SILVER PINK MYSTIC BEAUTY 3' PALE PINK ROSE DE RESCHT 3-4' FUCHSIA YOLANDE D'ARAGON 4' MAUVE LE HAVRE 4-6' DEEP PINK Mme. ISAAC PEREIRE 6' DEEP MAGENTA PINK ULRICH BRUNNER FILS 5-8' PINK DEEP BALLERINA 3.5' PALE PINK BUFF BEAUTY 6' APRICOT PERSIAN 4-8' DEEP ROSA GLAUCA 7' PINK ROSA NITIDA 4' PINK Handsome and distinctive, this large, upright shrub bears flowers that are a mixture of pale rose, salmon and violet. Fully open blooms are compact and attractive, flat and very double. Its rich and unique fragrance is like a spicy herbal tea - very relaxing! Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Requires winter protection. Cant, UK, Deliciously fat and sweet-smelling blooms arrive all summer long. Prolific but tender; requires winter protection. Better yet, keep it in a container, overwinter in garage or cold basement. This rose is worth the effort! Very disease resistant. Named for the wife of famous rose breeder and nurseryman, Benjamin Cant. ARS rating Bourbon; Discovered by Patterson, Pale pink blooms, similar to Souvenir de la Malmaison. Gorgeous! Portland; discovered by Nancy Lindsay, Iran, A favorite of ours for many years. Perfectly formed cushiony blooms of deep magenta are cloaked in bright green foliage. Strong, damask fragrance, tolerates some shade, and reblooms. It is said that this rose was discovered in the Persian (Iran) city of Rescht, and was brought to Europe in These roses are a great source for rose essential oil, which is used for rose perfume. Victoria grows it in her garden in a little shade. Wonderful! ARS rating 8.8. Portland; Vibert, France, Very large, very fragrant blooms of rich mauve-pink. Give her a little time to settle in and she will reward you! Big June show followed by periodic repeat performances. Named for one of Joan of Arc's supporters, the wife of Louis II, Duke of Anjou. ARS rating Hybrid Perpetual; Eude, France, Deep pink blooms, very tall plant, repeats in flushes all season. 6 Bourbon; Garcon, France, A sumptuous rose of infinite charm. Large, very full flowers in a deep magenta-purple, with a strong perfume. Vigorous; may be trained to cover a trellis or obelisk. Repeats. ARS rating Antoine Levet, France, Its silky cerise blossoms fade quickly to rose and pink, releasing a good measure of delicious scent. Its nearly thornless canes can be quite long and vertical, so this is a good candidate for pegging. ARS 8.1. Requires winter protection. Hybrid Musk, Sprays of 1" pink and white blooms cover this charming, airy shrub. Lovely with dark purple Clematis "jackmanii." ARS 8.8. Repeats. 5 Hybrid Musk; Bentall, UK, Rich honey colored blooms in profusion on a tall shrub that can be grown as a climber. Deeper color in cool weather, creamy in the height of summer heat. Repeats well, strong fragrance. ARS rating Hybrid foetida, Iran, Golden yellow globe-shaped flowers grace this shrub for several dramatic weeks in early summer. Foliage is small and fernlike, fragrant. This rose is large and resents pruning; let it go for best results! 3a-9b "Redleaf Rose." The highlight of this stunning rose is its deep purple, glaucous foliage with a bluish tinge. Sets clusters of urn-shaped hips that turn orange in the fall. Graceful vase shaped plant. Lovely with deep purple salvias. ARS 8.9. Own root. 2 "Shining Rose." Once-blooming species rose, armed with prickles and full of gorgeous hips in the fall. Blooms are single, pink, and arrive in profusion in June. Name Height Color Description Zone A SHROPSHIRE LAD 3-4' PINK ABRAHAM DARBY 5' APRICOT English Roses This unofficial classification includes those roses hybridized by David Austin of Shropshire, England, one of the world's best-known and best-loved breeders. Beginning in the 1960's, Mr. Austin set out to cross antique roses with modern Floribundas and Hybrid Teas, combining modern color and vigor with old-fashioned faces and fragrance. Today his roses are among our most popular varieties. Check under "Climbers" for more Austin roses A glorious rose that may be trained as a short climber. Cupped rosettes in soft peachy pink with paler outer petals and a fruity fragrance are soothing in the summer garden. Few thorns. A healthy and hardy rose! Try it with garden sage or cool grey-green stachys One of the best David Austin roses, a customer favorite for years. Old-fashioned face and fragrance, modern apricot color. Vigorous. Fred's favorite! ARS 8.0 5

3 AMBRIDGE ROSE 2-3' APRICOT PINK BENJAMIN BRITTEN 4' RED PINK BISHOP'S CASTLE 3-4' PINK BOSCOBEL 2-3' PINK BROTHER CADFAEL 4-6' PINK CARDING MILL 4' APRICOT ORANGE CHARLES DARWIN 3' CHARLOTTE 4' CLAIRE AUSTIN 4-6' WHITE CROCUS ROSE 3-4' CREAM CROWN PRINCESS MARGA 4-5' ORANGE DARCEY BUSSELL 3-5' RED PINK EGLANTYNE 4' PALE PINK EVELYN 3-4' APRICOT FAIR BIANCA 3-5' WHITE FALSTAFF 3-4' CRIMSON PURPLE GERTRUDE JEKYLL 4-5' PINK GOLDEN CELEBRATION 4-5' Medium sized flowers that are nicely cupped at first, opening to form a loose rosette formation; their color being pure apricot, later paling towards the edges. It flowers freely and continuously on neat, busy growth, Suitable for the border and for bedding. ARS 8.2. Indescribably luminous light red blooms in clusters on a tall, vigorous, healthy plant. Small, bright green and very glossy leaves. A very cute rose! Named for the popular mid-20th century English composer and musician Clusters of blue-pink flowers, packed with more than 80 petals each. A very healthy rose that blooms like mad! Makes for great border planting or superb hedges. There is very good Old Rose fragrance. Named after Bishop s Castle, a small English border town whose castle is almost 1,000 years old! ARS rating Perfectly formed, rich salmon rosettes that begin as red buds and eventually age to a rich, deep pink. A beautifully complex myrrh fragrance with hints of elderflower, pear and almond. Very healthy, with vigorous, upright, bushy growth Named after the fictional 12th century detective in a series of British historical murder mysteries. Very large blooms of medium pink, deeply cupped with incurving petals. Strong old rose fragrance. An excellent rose, one of Victoria s favorites. ARS Enchanting blooms open through a color range of orange, apricot, pink and yellow for a rich color play. Strong myrrh fragrance, very healthy. Named for a beautiful valley in the UK. ARS rating 8.3. Own Root This delightful rose features huge flowers of softest buff yellow. Blooms are very fragrant with a hint of lemon and tea. Try it with deep pink perennials. Vigorous, bushy habit. Stunning! Rich yellow blooms fade to lemon, then cream at the edges, blooming singly or in clusters all summer long. Bright, light green foliage This newer introduction was named for David Austin's daughter. Nathan grew it on his rooftop deck with deep purple Clematis 'Polish Spirit.' Large, creamy white blooms grace a tall shrub that may be trained up a wall or fence. Strong myrrh scent touched with vanilla. Healthy and lovely Tall, healthy shrub bursts with clusters of cream-colored blossoms that fade to white. Strong tea rose scent. Lights up the garden! A customer favorite! Warm apricot-yellow blooms, each packed with up to 120 petals! Tall and vigorous, may be grown as a climber. Stunning with deep purple salvia. Named for a granddaughter of Queen Victoria who loved to garden. ARS rating Monferrato' Named after the highly acclaimed principal ballerina of the Royal Ballet. Clusters of very full, magenta-red blooms that age gracefully to dusky plum. Pleasing, fruity fragrance with hints of green. Own Root Named after the English founder of the charity Save the Children. Highly regarded as one of the most beautiful of the English roses, and we agree. Deep pink buds open into pale pink shallow saucers, before opening fully to a domed shape. Old rose scent. Will accept some afternoon shade. Charming in every way! We are helpless before this fabulous rose. Exquisite fragrance; large, long-lasting, fully double quartered blooms. Enchanting This pure white rose resembles the beloved Damask rose, Madame Hardy. One of Oprah s favorite roses! Red-tinged buds open to pure white blooms with a tiny green eye and a very strong old rose fragrance. Relatively petite, worth trying in a container on a sunny deck or patio. Very sweet! Deepest crimson-purple blooms add drama to the garden. Powerfully perfumed with an Old Rose scent. Upright, bushy habit A classic David Austin rose, named for the legendary British garden designer and writer. Fat pine-scented buds open to oldfashioned quartered blooms, opening deep pink and fading slightly for a beautiful color tapestry. Quintessential old rose fragrance One of our favorites! Abundant golden apricot blooms atop bright light green foliage. Delicious tea scent with hints of strawberry. Nathan grows it as a glorious climber! ARS

4 GRAHAM THOMAS 4-6' HEATHCLIFF 3-5' DEEP CRIMSON HERITAGE 4-5' PALE PINK JAMES GALWAY 4-8' WARM PINK JUDE THE OBSCURE 3-4' LADY EMMA HAMILTON 4' LADY OF SHALOTT 3-4' BUFF ORANGE ORANGE COPPER LD. BRAITHWAITE 4' CRIMSON LICHFIELD ANGEL 3-4' CREAM MARY ROSE 3-4' PINK MUNSTEAD WOOD 2-3' PURPLE OLIVIA ROSE AUSTIN 3' SOFT PINK OTHELLO 4-6' CRIMSON PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT 3' PINK QUEEN OF SWEDEN 3-4' LIGHT APRICOT- PINK ROSE-MARIE 3-4' WHITE One of David Austin s best roses! Fragrant, buttery yellow blooms in profusion on a tall, very healthy shrub. Voted World s Favorite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies. Named for Austin s longtime friend, the famous British gardener and writer, who chose this rose to bear his name due to the remarkable color and rich tea scent. ARS rating An intriguing newer variety named for the moody character in Emily Brontë s Wuthering Heights. Features very large blooms of a soft deep crimson. Unusual fragrance combining old rose and cedar. Its relatively petite size and excellent cold hardiness makes it an excellent addition to a Chicago garden Huge, blousy blooms glow pale pink on an upright shrub with relatively few thorns. The beautiful fragrance has overtones of fruit, honey and carnation on a myrrh background. Cool and refreshing. One of our very favorite Austins! ARS rating A superb, large shrub with almost thornless growth. The color is a lovely warm pink at the center, shading to pale pink at the edges. This is a tough, disease-free rose that can be trained into a wonderful short climber. Medium old rose fragrance. It was named in celebration of the 60th birthday of James Galway, the world famous flautist Clusters of plump round buds of the warmest apricot open to buff yellow, very cupped blooms. Strong, exquisitely fruity fragrance with notes of citrus and guava. Named after Thomas Hardy s last novel from 1895, which tells the tragic tale of a common man with big dreams. ARS rating 8.0. Own root Coppery orange, deeply cupped blooms are set off by gorgeous bronzy foliage. Fragrance is strong and fruity. Named for the 18th century British socialite who was most famous for being Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's illicit lover. ARS 8.0. Stunning! Named after a famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. Dozens of medium sized, cupped blooms in luminous orange grace this plant in flushes all summer. Strong fragrance of apple, clove and tea. Hardy, clean and disease resistant The intense crimson color of this rose is nearly unbelievable! The fragrance starts light, but intensifies as the plant ages. Growth habit is somewhat sprawling. A very cold-hardy variety well suited to northern gardens. One of Victoria s favorites! A prolific bloomer! Deeply cupped, pale apricot buds open fully to creamy dome-shaped blooms. Sweet spicy scent. Named for an 8th century sculpted panel recently discovered in a cathedral near David Austin's UK nursery A fantastic plant in every way! A vigorous bloomer, it covers itself in blousy, fragrant flowers of pure pink, repeating early and often. Rich old rose fragrance with hints of honey. Healthy and coldhardy too! Our dear friend Mary grows it in a container on her balcony. ARS rating Light crimson buds open to a dramatic vevety deep crimson purple. New foliage reddish bronze, changing to mid green. Growth is bushy. Small stature works well for city gardens and containers. Very fragrant! This rose was named after the daughter of David Austin Junior, and Austin considers it one of the best roses they ve ever bred! Blooms have a strong, pleasing fragrance with distinct fruity tints. The growth is vigorous and it repeat-flowers well. It is also one of the most disease-resistant Austin roses Very large, fragrant blooms of a sumptuous dark purple-red. Very vigorous and thorny, can be trained on a wall or trellis, but do so when the canes are young and relatively pliable. May appreciate a little afternoon shade. Named for the heartbreakingly tragic title character from the 1604 Shakespeare play A few rows of soft pink outer petals encase the deeply cupped, rich pink center of each bloom for a lovely color play. Up to 130 petals per bloom! This rose won the fragrance award at the 2009 Glasgow, Scotland rose trials Fat, apricot buds open to shallow, quartered cups. Blooms fade gently to soft pink as they age. Warm old rose fragrance with a touch of myrrh. Blooms resist rain and weather! 5 White Heritage This is the nearly white sport of one of our very favorite roses, "Heritage." She shares all of Heritage's good qualities, including nearly thornless canes. Pretty blooms with the sweet fragrance of honey and almonds appear in flushes all summer long. Very lovely! 5 5a

5 SCEPTER'D ISLE 3-4' PINK SHARIFA ASMA 3-4' PINK SOFT ST. SWITHUN 4-6' PINK SOFT TAMORA 3-4' APRICOT TEASING GEORGIA 4-6' TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES 4-6' RED THE DARK LADY 3' THE PILGRIM 4-6' MAGENTA RED LIGHT Fat, crimson buds open to soft pink blooms with lighter pink outer petals, golden stamens. A very generous bloomer. Strong myrrh fragrance. Extremely cold-hardy. A very sweet disposition! ARS rating This near-continuous bloomer is loaded with charm. Cupped blooms are of a delicate blush pink with a hint of yellow at the center, paler petals towards the outside. Fruity fragrance. Extremely coldhardy Very large, soft pink blooms, with many petals arranged around a perfect button eye. Large and vigorous, may be trained as a small climber or used at the back of the border. Strong myrrh fragrance. Healthy and reliable! This stunning rose is closely related to the old Gloire de Dijon and it has inherited both its lovely glistening apricot color and its delicious fragrance of lilac and mimosa. Named after Shakespeare s blood-lusty Amazon Queen from 'Titus Andronicus'. One of our favorite Austin blooms! Perfectly formed rosettes of rich deep yellow, fading to creamy yellow toward the outer petals as the blooms age. Graceful arching growth, can be trained as a short climber. Try it paired with a deep purple clematis for a dramatic color play. 5 Austin, UK, Very large, deep crimson flowers with strong old rose scent. Upright, vigorous plant; may be grown as a climber. Named for the title character from Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel. Truly stunning! ARS rating Rich, velvety blooms of deepest magenta red. Rugosa ancestry makes it hardy and healthy. Victoria has grown it for years. Lovely! 5 Bright cool yellow blooms have a fantastic unusual scent reminiscent of firewood or tobacco. May be grown as a climber. Blooms light up an evening garden. 5 THE POET'S WIFE 4' TRANQUILITY 3-4' WHITE WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL 3-4' WHITE WINDERMERE 2-3' CREAM WISLEY ' SOFT PINK YOUNG LYCIDAS 3.5 PURPLE MAGENTA 2014, The lemon fragrance is strong and becomes sweeter and strong with age. Blooms hold their vibrant yellow color very well. This is the first yellow rose that Austin has introduced in over a decade, but this remarkable rose was worth the wait! Fat, round, red-tinged buds open to pale creamy yellow blooms that age to white, with a very mild apple fragrance. Upright, arching habit with very few thorns. Very lush and floriferous Produces masses of fragrant blooms throughout the summer. Attractive, loose-petalled, white flowers. Delicious Old Rose fragrance with hints of honey and almond blossom. Very free-flowering. Named after the Church of England s Gothiccathedral in Winchester, one of the largest cathedrals in England Gorgeous cream colored blooms, full and cupped, with a luscious lemony citrus fragrance. Compact, bushy habit works well in smaller gardens. Fewer thorns than other roses. Named after the largest lake in England. One of Victoria's favorites A rose of exceptional delicacy and charm with soft pink, shallowly cupped rosettes. Nicely complemented by the medium green, semi-glossy foliage. Delightful, fresh, fruity fragrance with hints of raspberries and tea. Named for the famous RHS Gardens at Wisley, where many English Roses are planted This beauty has classic Old Rose blooms and a lovely fragrance that combines tea and old rose with hints of cedar wood. Named to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of the poet John Milton. Lycidas eulogizes a drowned friend and is considered one of the finest short poems in the English language. Interestingly, it was Milton who introduced the word fragrance into the English language! 5 Name Height Color Description Zone ABOVE ALL OR 8-10' ORANGE Climbing Roses Climbing roses have long canes that are flexible when new, allowing them to be trained on a wall, fence, arbor, or other garden feature. Climbers bloom their best when trained out and up. They need not be heavily pruned; remove deadwood, trim back longest canes by 12" or so, and cut back lateral side shoots to 6-8". Ramblers are extremely vigorous, reaching 15'-30', and are suitable for covering large areas. Warner, UK, Clusters of salmon orange blooms in profusion in June, repeating thereafter. Very bright and pretty! 5a

6 ANGELA 8-12' PINK AUTUMN SUNSET 8-10' BLAZE, Improved 9-14' SCARLET RED CL. ICEBERG 15' WHITE CLAIRE AUSTIN 6' WHITE CLOUD ' WHITE CONSTANCE SPRY 6' PINK CORAL DAWN 8-12' CORAL PINK DON JUAN 10-12' RED EDEN CLIMBER 6-10' PINK FELIX LECLERC 6-8' DEEP PINK Kordes, Germany, sport of 'Angela' (floribunda) Clusters of small to medium, delicate, cupped, rose pink blooms with whiter centers smother the plant in early summer, repeat well. Mild fragrance. Lowe, USA, 1986 Large, very fragrant, butter-yellow blooms open from festive orange buds on a hardy and super disease resistant climber. A sport of 'Westerland,' one of our favorite climbers. A staff favorite every year! ARS rating Deep red flowers open all at once, spreading like a fire of color on gates, walls and trellis. Blooms peak in June and early fall, but continue to repeat throughout the summer. One of the best red climbers ever. An All-American favorite! ARS rating 8.9. Weeks O.R. 5 Fée des Neiges Cants, UK, Rugged white climber, beautiful and fragrant. Spectacular once it s established. A classic! ARS rating This gorgeous climber was named for David Austin's daughter. Large, creamy white blooms grace a tall shrub that may be trained up a wall or fence. Strong myrrh scent touched with vanilla. Healthy and lovely, stunning in Nathan s garden with clematis Polish Spirit. 6 Radler, USA, A gorgeous white climber from the breeder of 'Knock Out' roses. It has exceptionally clean, disease resistant foliage and lovely fat blooms. Very nice for an evening garden! 5 Austin, UK, The first of David Austin s English rose series, famously grown at Montisfont Abbey. Very large, cupped blooms on a vigorous plant suitable for training on a fence. Named for the famous British educator, florist and author in the mid-20th century who was instrumental in bringing antique roses back into fashion. Blooms once in early summer. ARS rating The darling oval buds open to reveal large, fragrant, double petaled, old-fashioned blooms that are produced in clusters and repeat throughout the summer and fall. Blooms are Coral-pink with lighter edges and will age to a pretty rose-pink. Fragrance is even stronger than its parent, New Dawn. Lax canes with dark green foliage make this rose easy to train. Malandrone, Italy, Perfect deep red buds unfurl to fragrant, long-lasting hybrid tea style blooms. A customer favorite every year! ARS rating "Pierre de Ronsard." Romantica series, Mouchotte, France, Giant, old fashioned blossoms in shades of pink, ideal for trellis or pillar. Fragrant and free-flowering. A popular rose every year! ARS rating Canadian Artist Series; Svejda, Canada, An extremely healthy and hardy short climber for northern gardens. Vivid pink blooms. Cheerful and reliable! 3 GHISLAINE DE FELIGONDE 6-9' Eugène Turbat & Compagnie. France, Own root. GOLDEN GATE 8' GOLDEN WINGS 4-6' LIGHT HELLA 6-8' WHITE HENRY KELSEY 5-8' RED LEMON MERINGUE 8-10' LUCY IRENE (BLUSHING BAFFIN) 8-10' PINK T. Kordes, Germany, This healthy, vigorous, bright yellow climbing rose will brighten your garden with a cheerful show all summer and attractive hips in the fall. Extremely disease resistant. One of our new favorites! Hybrid spinosissima. Shepherd, USA, A charming rose! Single, pale yellow blooms with bright red stamens at the center. Very healthy and hardy, requires little pruning if any. A big show in early summer followed by scattered rebloom. Will take a little shade. Very sweet! ARS 8.8 Kordes, Germany, A vigorous and floriferous climber with pure white, slightly fragrant, cupped blooms. Compact size ideal for Chicago yards. A gold medal winner at ADR, the German rose trial. Produces decorative hips in late summer, very pretty with asters! Disease resistant. Hybrid Kordesii, Ag Canada Explorer series, A tough, very coldhardy rose with cheerful bright red flowers and prominent bright yellow stamens, spicy fragrance. Very disease resistant. Cold-hardy to zone 2! ARS rating 8.0. Own root. Radler, USA, This pretty climbing rose from the breeder of "Knock Out" is a lemon yellow sport of Westerland, one of our favorites. Very fragrant with scents of spices and fruit. A vigorous grower. 5 This pale pink Canadian climbing rose was discovered as a shoot coming from the roots of a William Baffin. Sprays of up to 30 semidouble blooms begin in mid-june and continue in flushes throughout the season until frost. Mild fragrance. Can also be allowed to ramble. Like its healthy parent, it is also very resistant to powdery mildew and blackspot. 2 5B 2b

7 MALVERN HILLS 10' SOFT MORTIMER SACKLER 5-7' SOFT PINK NEW DAWN OR 15' PALE PINK PRETTY IN PINK EDEN 10-12' DEEP PINK RAMBLIN RED 8-10' RED RED EDEN 7-15' RED RED FOUNTAIN 6-8' RED ROSANNA 6-8' SALMON PINK ROYAL AMERICA 10-12' IVORY SNOW GOOSE 8-12' WHITE STORMY WEATHER 8-10' PURPLE SUPER EXCELSA 10-12' PINK/RED THE ALCHYMIST 12'-15' APRICOT THE GENEROUS GARDENER 4-8' CREAM VALENTINE'S DAY 6-8' RED WESTERLAND 8-10' ORANGE WILLIAM BAFFIN OR 8-10' PINK DEEP ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN OR 10-12' PINK David Austin, UK, This small rambler produces copious small, fully double flowers in butter yellow that fade gracefully to cream. Fragrant, few thorns, easy to train, and re-blooms well. Very light Noisette fragrance. Named after the beautiful range of hills just south of the Austin nursery. W.H. Auden wrote many of his best-loved poems while living there, and J.R.R. Tolkien often walked the hills. 5 Austin, UK, A graceful rose with blooms held high on thornless bronze stems, contrasting nicely against the light pink of the flowers. Excellent as a short climber or tall shrub. Very pretty and very healthy too! Fruity, old rose fragrance, Voted the most popular rose in the world at the 11th World Convention of Rose Societies in 1997.This well-loved climbing rose features shell pink blossoms borne singly and in clusters. Flowers generously all season long! Our most popular climber. ARS rating 8.6. Own root. 5 Tomerlin, US, Very double blooms with a floral vintage rose scent. This resilient climber holds many of the wonderful qualities of Eden in a deeper shade of pink and more intense fragrance. Repeats very well, disease resistant. 5 Radler, USA, A reliable, hardy, true red climber from the breeder of Knock Out. Meilland, France, Very large, extremely double, old fashioned flowers will repeat bloom in good numbers on this vigorous plant with semi-glossy, dark green foliage. From the French Romantica Series of roses of the Royal House of Meilland, France. Requires winter protection. Williams, USA, A reliable repeater with velvety blooms of the darkest red that bring drama to the garden. Blooms appear steadily in summer over glossy, clean foliage. The flowers hold well when cut or on the plant. This adaptable climber can also be kept as a tall shrub rose. Spent blooms drop petals cleanly. Parents: 'Blaze' and 'Don Juan'. 5 Kordes, Germany, Magnificent, full blooms in a glowing salmon pink. Blooms in flushes all season Huge, palest-apricot-blushed-ivory blooms grace this largeflowered, disease resistant climber. Strong canes allow for training over an arbor or along a fence, and sturdy stems bearing the pretty buds followed by long lasting ivory blooms makes them perfect choice for filling bouquets. Fragrance is mildly fruity. Blooms on old and new wood - excellent repeat performance. A sport of the popular climbing rose America. 5 David Austin, Very charming, creamy white blooms cover this versatile climber. Very fragrant, good repeater. Gwen raves about this beauty in her Chicago garden. 5 Orard, France, Large clusters of deep smoky purple blooms with bright gold stamens stand out against soft green, healthy foliage. Spicy fragrance. A dramatic addition along a wall or fence. 5 Germany, Repeat-blooming rambler. Fully double flowers, varying in color from magenta pink to light red to almost purple. Very healthy and vigorous! Best show in June, then repeats. 1956, Kordes, Germany. This once-blooming climber is so enchanting, you won't mind waiting until next year for the next show. Huge clusters of fragrant fully double blooms of the warmest coppery apricot fading to cream. ARS 8.0. Austin, UK. Soft pink, old-fashioned blooms cover this outstanding climbing rose. The blooms glow against dark green, shiny foliage. Strong, old-fashioned musk fragrance. Carruth, USA, A wonderful new red climber from Weeks. Velvety true red blooms do not fade, deep green foliage is very healthy. Try it on a trellis or in a large container! Own root. Kordes, Germany, Dorian's favorite! This cheerful and hardy climber brightens up the garden with a shot of pure orange. Foliage is deep glossy green and very healthy. Wonderful in every way. ARS rating , Canadian Explorer series. Our most cold-hardy rose! Bright pink, semi-double flowers with bright yellow centers. Very reliable. ARS 9.4! Own root. 3 Bourbon, Clear medium pink, double flowers on nearly thornless canes. Fragrant! Tolerates some shade. A customer favorite every year, Victoria grows it in her yard. ARS rating b 6a 6a

8 Name Height Color Description Zone BELINDA'S DREAM 3-4' PINK BOLERO 2-3' WHITE BURGUNDY ICEBERG 2-3' PURPLE CHINA DOLL 1-2' PINK CINDERELLA FAIRY TALE 4-6' PALE PINK DAY BREAKER 2-3' APRICOT DISTANT DRUMS 2-3' RUSSET DORIS DAY 3/5/20 16 EASY GOING 3-5' EBB TIDE 2-3' PURPLE EUROPEANA 2-3' RED GRUSS AN AACHEN 1/3/20 16 LIGHT PINK/ CREAM HOME AND GARDEN 3-4' PINK HOT COCOA 5' RUSSET ICEBERG 3' WHITE JULIA CHILD 3-4' Floribunda Roses Floribundas share the elegant flower form of the Hybrid Tea with the vigorous cluster-flowering habit of the polyantha roses. They originated in 1909 with 'Gruss An Aachen'. Floribundas are upright and bushy in habit, cloaked almost continuously in clusters of blooms. Prune floribundas severely in early spring, as you would a Hybrid Tea. Deadhead regularly to promote continuous bloom. Basye, USA, Developed by Dr. Basye, a mathematics professor at Texas A&M University, and named after the daughter of one of his friends. It was the first rose to be designated Earth-Kind by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. This rose has the impact and beauty of a modern hybrid tea, but with excellent disease resistance. The large, very double pink blossoms come in large clusters from early summer through fall. ARS rating 8.4 Meilland, France, Romantica series. Fully quartered, creamy white blooms open gradually, fading to pure white. Intoxicating fragrance! 6 Swane, Australia, Very dramatic, deepest purple blooms, especially dark in all-day sun. Nearly black anthers are visible as the blooms open. Strong old rose fragrance with a hint of honey. Stunning! 5 This dwarf rose covers itself all season long with large clusters of lightly scented vibrant pink flowers. Compact and disease-resistant, she is ideal for borders, low hedges, or groundcover. ARS rating 8.1. Requires winter protection. Kordes, Germany, A tall, vigorous shrub that may be trained as a climber. Blooms are old-fashioned cupped and quartered with charming faces. Very disease resistant. Mild fragrance of fresh apples Absolutely gorgeous! Clusters of hybrid tea shaped, yellow blooms mature to apricot, then pink blend. Excellent disease resistance. AARS winner This Buck rose is very unusual, and exquisitely beautiful! Mocha washes to orchid on ruffled blooms, truly stunning! Wonderfully fragrant with anise and myrrh. This is Merissa s absolute favorite rose! ARS This lovely bright yellow rose beautifully personifies the 1950s and 60s film star and 'America's Sweetheart'. With its strong, fruit and spice fragrance and joyful color it is a crowd pleaser. Very large, very full, cluster-flowered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Requires winter protection. 6 Cupped blooms of golden peachy yellow have a mild honey fragrance. Bushy upright repeat blooming plant with glossy medium green foliage. Great hardiness and disease resistance. Low maintenance and very free blooming. A sport of Livin Easy with darker green foliage. Requires winter protection. ARS rating Carruth, US, Very fragrant, smoky deep violet blooms redolent of cloves and citrus blossoms. Compact form perfect for containers or smaller gardens. Dark and dramatic. 6 This compact, bushy, upright rose, has established high benchmarks that no other red Floribunda has approached. It bears extraordinary clusters of seductive velvety dark red, cupped, double blossoms. The abundance of blooms can often overshadow the deep green foliage and bronzy new growth. AARS Winner ARS rating 8.4. Light pink, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones, red highlights, ages to cream. Mild, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, very full, cluster-flowered, nodding or "weak neck", old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. ARS rating 8.3. Kordes, Germany, Pretty pink, old-fashioned blooms are fragrant and very disease resistant. Medium, full, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. 4 Showy flowers open bright orange and fade to russet. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Hardy and healthy! Dazzling with deep purple salvias. AARS Own root. 5 Kordes. Germany, The classic white Floribunda. Masses of white blooms! Own root. ARS rating 8.9. Own root or grafted. 6 Carruth, USA, Buttery yellow, long-lasting flowers smile from the garden. Lovely in fall with deep purple Asters. AARS 2006, ARS rating 8.1. Own root or grafted. 6 5a 5a

9 LIVIN EASY 3' ORANGE APRICOT LOVE SONG 3-4' LAVENDER MARGARET MERRILL 3-5' WHITE NEARLY WILD 2-3' ROSE-PINK ORCHID ROMANCE 4' MAUVE PUMPKIN PATCH 3' ORANGE RASPBERRY KISS 3' SCENTIMENTAL 3-4' MAUVE RED/WHITE STR SHOWBIZ 1-2' RED SULTRY SANGRIA 5-6' MAGENTA SUNSPRITE 2-3' DEEP SUPER HERO 3-4' RED TABRIS 4-6' WHITE/ RED TATTON 2-3' ORANGE Harkness. United Kingdom, before Brightest orange! The foliage is glossy green and resistant to black spot. Blooms up a storm all season long. ARS rating 8.1. Carruth, USA, 2011.Large blooms in soft, dusky lavender hold their color well. The old-fashioned full and ruffled blooms are produced in abundance, nearly hiding the rich, green leaves of the rounded plant. The wonderful hybrid tea 'Memorial Day' is a parent. Requires winter protection. 6 Harkness, UK, Clusters of pure white blooms with bright golden stamens and a strong citrus spice perfume. Large, semi-double, highcentered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Named after a fictitious character in British advertising ARS rating 8.2. Requires winter protection. Brownell Family, US, Petals are a charming rose-pink with white centers. Mild, sweet fragrance. Medium, single, cluster-flowered bloom form. Prolific blooms throughout the season. Radler, USA, Romantica Series. A new rose from the breeder of Knock Out. Old-fashioned blooms with a strong sweet scent, good disease resistance. 5 Christian Bédard, US, Well rounded and compact, the coppery orange flowers mimic the color of pumpkin pie. A nice contrast to the shiny green leaves. Medium to large, very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Does best with some afternoon shade. Blooms in fruity fragrant flushes throughout the season. 5 Christopher H. Warner. United Kingdom, before Very sweet, single blooms are medium pink with a deep pink ring around the center of bright yellow stamens. Very glossy, pretty foliage. Carruth, USA, Cheerful red and white painted stripes, fabulous scent of damask and spices. AARS winner This old favorite sells out quickly! Requires winter protection. 6 Tantau, Germany, This stunner is proven to be a consistent performer. Brilliantly colored blooms borne in great sprays on a very compact round ball of a plant. Beneath all those pointed buds and long-lived flowers are lots of glossy dark green leaves with excellent disease resistance. Compact & hardy, great for low borders. AARS winner ARS rating 8.2. Requires winter protection. Jim Sproul, US, It has a very unique purple to pink color and grows well on its own roots. The color intensity can vary depending on the growing conditions. Own root. Requires winter protection. 6 Kordes, Germany, Clusters of deep yellow, very fragrant flowers in flushes throughout the summer and into fall. A very popular rose since its introduction in Easy Elegance series. Ping Lim, USA, Pretty, bright red, hybrid tea-shaped blooms in clusters all summer. It's highly diseaseresistant plant that is also cold-hardy to zone 4! A very pretty, reliable rose from Bailey Nurseries. Own root. ARS rating 8.4 "Hannah Gordon." Kordes, Germany, A very tall, vigorous rose. White blooms are edged deep pink to light red. May be confused with 'Nicole', a shorter plant. 6 Fryer, UK, Large, old-fashioned, burnt orange blooms with russet shading, strong fruity fragrance, vigorous. Our new favorite! 6 VAVOOM ORANGE Carruth, USA, Brightest yellow-orange blooms in clusters. WHITE LICORICE 3' WHITE/ LT Bédard, USA, Warm pale yellow blooms fade to cream, with a strong licorice scent. A sturdy, upright plant with dark green foliage that sets the beautifully formed flowers off to perfection! Will take a little shade. 6 Name Height Color Description Zone BASSINO 1' RED Groundcover Roses Groundcover roses are characterized by their low, spreading growth habit and prolific bloom. They work well along pathways or at the front of the border. Kordes, Germany, These cheerful little blooms grow in clusters and have red, single ruffled petals and golden-yellow stamens. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Can spread 3-4 feet wide, but stays low to the ground. Great for groundcover or borders. 4a

10 BORDERER 1' PINK INNOCENCIA VIGOROSA 1-2' WHITE OSO EASY PAPRIKA 1-2' ORANGE PEACH DRIFT 1-2' APRICOT RASPBERRY VIGOROSA 2-3' FUCHSIA SALMON VIGOROSA 1-2' SALMON SUNSHINE HAPPY TRAILS 1.5-2' TOPOLINA PINK This Australian bred rose produces an abundance of fragrant old fashioned frilly roses on a very small, compact shrub. Like most Polyanthas, it blooms throughout the growing season and is very disease resistant. It is ideally suited as a container rose or planted in the front of a perennial border where its striking color of pink with a touch of salmon can be enjoyed. Medium, very full, button-eye, cupped bloom form. Continuous bloom throughout the season. 5 Bright white crepe paper, semi-double blooms appear in clusters profusely in the spring and then continue all season long. They are a great choice for landscapes, hanging baskets, and patio planters. Very disease resistant and winner of the gold medal in the Rome Trials. 5 Abundant flowers start out as a beautiful orange, then fade to coral with a golden sun in the center. Highly disease resistant and true their name, they need little care. Cold hardy up to zone 3! ARS rating 8.1. Meilland, France, Lovely peach-colored blooms held in clusters on a low, spreading shrub. A landscaper's favorite! 4 Raspberry Blanket.' Semi-double flowers with a small white eye and yellow stamens, floriferous and very healthy with dark green and glossy leaves. Great for borders or ground cover. One of our favorites for years. Electric Blanket.' Bred by Reimer Kordes. Germany, Bred by W. Kordes & Sons. Germany, Pretty warm pink blooms in profusion on a compact ground cover. Lovely! 5 This low, trailing, and spreading groundcover has bright, buttery gold single blossoms, a subtle fruity fragrance, and semi-glossy dark green foliage. Own Root 4 Kordes, Germany, A very pretty groundcover featuring sweet, single, 1" blooms in warm pink around bright yellow stamens. Quite adorable! Name Height Color Description Zone ABOUT FACE 4-5' APRICOT CANDELABRA 4-5' CORAL/ORA NGE CH-CHING 4-5' QUEEN ELIZABETH 5' PINK QUIETNESS 4-5' SOFT PINK STRIKE IT RICH 4-5' Grandiflora Roses Grandifloras are very similar in habit to Hybrid Teas, but they bloom in clusters of 3-5 large blossoms per stem. Prune as for Hybrid Teas and deadhead regularly to encourage rebloom. Mulch well after first frost. GOLDEN Carruth, USA, Unusual bicolor petals, buttery yellow with russet reverse. Elegant dark green foliage. Stops people in their tracks! AARS Zary, USA, Bright orange-pink blooms in clusters, dense foliage and an upright habit. Disease resistant, but does require winter protection. Try it with spiky purple perennials such as lupines or salvia Large clusters of bright yellow, hybrid tea style blooms light up your garden. Blooms like crazy! 6 Lammerts, USA, Named to mark Queen Elizabeth's ascension to the throne in Clear pink, perfectly formed blooms on a tall, vigorous shrub. Dr. Griffith J. Buck, US, Soft pink with a richer center reminiscent of beautiful old hybrid tea roses, this prolific bloomer is one of Dr. Bucks most lovely creations. Strong fragrance. Good disease resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew. Rated the top performing rose by the New York Botanical Garden in ARS rating Carruth, USA, A showstopper in the garden! Large golden blooms on reddish stems. Strong, fruity, spice fragrance. Excellent rebloomer. AARS winner Hybrid Tea Roses Hybrid Teas have been the most popular roses for most of their history, which dates back to 1867 and the rose 'La France.' Each large, showy bloom is carried high on a single, sturdy stem, making these ideal flowers for cutting. These roses are heavy feeders and require good winter protection and preventative measures against disease. Prune hard in early spring, reducing the plant to five or fewer sturdy canes under 12". While the effort may be daunting, Hybrid Teas reward the hardworking gardener with some of the most spectacular blooms of any garden plant! Name Height Color Description Zone 3a 6a

11 APRICOTS N CREAM 3-5' APRICOT BEWITCHED 4-5' PINK CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' 3-4' WHITE/PINK CHICAGO PEACE CRESCENDO DARK DESIRE 3/4/20 16 PINK 5-6' 4-6' PINK WHITE MAUVE ELECTRON 4-5' DEEP PINK ELLE 3' FALLING IN LOVE 4' APRICOT PINK PINK/ WHITE FIRST PRIZE 3-4' PINK FRAGRANT CLOUD 3-4' ORANGE FRANCIS MEILLAND 3-4' PINK GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA 4-5' GRANDE DAME 4-5' PINK DEEP HOME AND FAMILY 3-5' WHITE JOHN F. KENNEDY 3-5' WHITE JUST JOEY 2-3' APRICOT Meilland, France, Apricot, cream outer petals. Mild fragrance. A vigorous grower with very double blooms of ivory to light apricot that contrasts well with the excellent dark green and glossy foliage. This variety has strong disease resistance. It will rebloom in flushes throughout the season. 5 Lammerts, USA, A classic among pink roses, this beauty bears large lovely buds and very large, full blooms filled with rich rose perfume. Blooms are borne mostly solitary, high-centered, and nod on long stems. Its parent is the first and arguably the greatest grandiflora rose of all time, Queen Elizabeth. AARS winner Mouchotte, France, Creamy white blooms are edged in deep pink. Relatively compact, bushy habit. The lovely 'Princesse de Monaco' is a parent. 6 Stanley C. Johnston, US, Gorgeous, classically formed blooms on a very vigorous plant. The color is a striking blend of pink and creamy yellow with orange tones, the result of natural genetic color mutation. A sport of the worlds most famous rose 'Peace', discovered in our fair city over 50 years ago. With a light fruity fragrance and long lasting color, this continually blooming rose makes a good cut flower. 6 Dr. Keith W. Zary, US, The enormous blooms are white, blushing to light pink at the edges. The strong honeysuckle and rose fragrance will make this rose one of the treasures of your garden. With superb disease resistance and an attractive, medium-tall form. This rose has been orchestrated to delight! 5 W. Kordes & Sons, Germany, Nearly black bud opens to stunning violet red blooms. The seductively strong fragrance has hints of apricot, citrus, geranium, honey, lemon, and myrrh. With a vigorous growth habit and strong resistance to blackspot and mildew, this rose is a standout in any garden. Samuel D. McGredy IV, Ireland, before Large, full blooms of a shocking pink, with a mild to strong, old rose, spice fragrance. Parents are Paddy McGredy and Prima Ballerina. A profuse bloomer and winner of the 1973 All-American Rose Selection (AARS). Requires winter protection. Mouchotte, France, Fragrant, high-centered blooms in warm apricot suffused with pink and yellow. Shiny dark green foliage and good disease resistance. Relatively compact, good for small spaces. AARS winner Very limited quantity. 6 Carruth, USA, Gorgeous, perfectly formed, high-centered blooms blending pink and white. Romantic flowers and lovely fruity fragrance contrast with especially tough thorns! Very limited quantity. 6 Boerner, USA, The top exhibition rose in the U.S. for a decade, for many years "First Prize" was the yardstick against which all new roses were judged. Large, rich pink blooms with cream blended in, darker towards the edges. Moderate to strong fragrance. Long, pointed buds. Multiple awards! ARS rating Tantau, Germany, One of the most fragrant and award-winning Hybrid Teas, and one of our very favorites. Long-lasting blooms in a warm, soft coral red. ARS rating 8.1. Requires winter protection. 6 Meilland, France, Large, old-fashioned, very fragrant blooms in rich pink, paler pink towards the outside. This year's AARS winner! Protect in winter. 6 GOLDEN Meilland. France, before Requires generous winter protection. 7b Carruth, USA, The brightest, saturated magenta pink, magnificent cupped blooms. Strong old rose perfume, tolerates heat well. Requires winter protection. 6 Carruth, US, Perfectly formed, creamy white blooms perch on strong long low-thorned stems and shine against the deep green, large glossy leaves. Moderate, licorice fragrance. Named to celebrate the 100th anniversary rose for Meredith Publishing and Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Lovely in an evening garden! Requires winter protection. 6 Eugene S. Boerner, US, Cherished as a tribute to the popular President, the slow-opening flowers of rich white start off with an unusual greenish cast in the bud stage. The extra full petals have a moderate licorice fragrance and stand up well to hot weather. Requires winter protection. 6 UK, A thoroughly charming rose, and a customer favorite! Large, ruffled blooms of warm apricot. Requires winter protection. ARS rating a 6a

12 KORDES PERFECTA 2-3' PINK CREAM LA PERLA 3-4' White LASTING LOVE 3-5' RED DEEP MARCO POLO 3-4' MARILYN MONROE 4-5' APRICOT MEDALLION 4-6' APRICOT MEMORIAL DAY 4' PINK MISS ALL-AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-4' DEEP PINK MISTER LINCOLN 4' RED MOONSTONE 4-6' WHITE NEPTUNE 4-5' LAVENDER NEW DAY 2-3' OKLAHOMA 4' RED PEACE 4' PERFUME DELIGHT 3-4' PINK PRETTY LADY ROSE 3-4' DEEP PINK QUEEN MARY II 3-5' WHITE SECRET'S OUT 3-4' WHITE SEDONA 5-6' CORAL SIGHT SAVER 4-6' LIGHT PINK Kordes, Germany, The large buds are urn shaped. Flowers are cream tipped and flushed with crimson, suffused with yellow and have a lovely strong fragrance. Foliage is dark, leathery and glossy with vigorous and upright growth. Requires winter protection. Tim Hermann Kordes, Germany, Large, very double, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. very blackspot resistant. German Rose trial (ADR) 2009 winner and 2009 gold medal winner at the World Federation of Rose Societies. Michel Adam, France, This rose has a beautiful form, showing blooms and a strong, fruity, rose fragrance that rivals one of our favorite fragrant roses, Mr. Lincoln. Great disease resistance! Requires generous winter protection. Meilland, France, Named for the Venetian explorer, who, at the age of 17, was one of the first Europeans to visit China in Large, cupped blooms in bright cheerful yellow. Strong peppery spice scent. Healthy and disease resistant, but still requires generous winter protection. Carruth, United States, An elegant rose of rich apricot cream, with perfectly formed blooms. One of our favorites! Warriner, United States, Long pointed buds open into awesome, huge, double old-fashioned blooms whose color is a bold, pure apricot with no hint of any other color. Mild, fruity, licorice fragrance. An extremely vigorous upright plant with dark leathery, green leaves and sweet fragrance. AARS winner in Parfum de Liberte'. Carruth, USA, Enchanting lilac-pink with a strong damask/classic old rose fragrance. Grows upright and bushy. Disease resistant. Blooms are large with ruffled, scalloped petals. All-American Award winner. Requires generous winter protection. 7 Meilland. France, Named for the brilliant opera singer, Maria Callas. Brightest pink, perfectly formed blooms. Requires generous winter protection. AARS winner Elegant maroon buds open to maroon-red, velvety blooms. A classic red Hybrid Tea. ARS rating Bred by Tom Carruth. United States, A consistent award winner in competition. Gorgeous, huge white blooms edged pink. Requires generous winter protection. Tom Carruth, USA, Good vigor and strong vitality, this rose boasts a powerful, sweet fragrance and a resistance to mildew and rust. The petals are tipped with a touch of purple, truly stunning! Requires winter protection. Classic shaped buds of a vibrant mimosa yellow turn into stunning blooms bursting with a strong, fruity fragrance. Very healthy and disease resistant. USA, The darkest red, large, rounded flowers tinged maroon, with a strong rose fragrance. A wonderful cut flower! 6 The world's most famous rose, a favorite in many grandmother's garden. Large blooms open pale yellow, flush pink at the edges in the sun. Very nice! ARS 8.0 Swim and Weeks, USA, One of our favorite Hybrid Teas. Deep pink, perfectly formed flowers are held high above large, dark green leaves. An ideal cut flower with a beautiful, strong rose scent. Fabulous! 6 This is the second introduction of a hybrid tea rose celebrating the much beloved TV series, Downton Abbey. Disease resistant with a mild spicy peony fragrance. This stunner creates big, showy, ruffled blooms that resemble a flapper's dress. Requires winter protection. 6 Meilland, France, Named for the transatlantic cruise liner that still runs between Southampton and New York. Extremely healthy and hardy, with a strong apricot fragrance. Blooms tall and upright. Resistant to black spot. Own root. 3 Witherspoon Rose Culture. USA, before This sport of 'Secret' shares the strong spicy scent of its parent, but in a bright white with a delicate edge of pink. Gorgeous! Dr. Keith W. Zary, US, Blooms are a vivacious coral-toned blend that unfurl to reveal a multitude of coral, pink and red petals, that bring to mind the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. With a strong fragrance of pears, this rose is a standout in any garden! Requires winter protection. 6 Fryer, UK, Dark green, shiny foliage makes an elegant backdrop for the large, full blooms in an appealing delicate, soft pink. Named for Sight Savers charity, which works to combat blindness in developing countries. This rose was selected primarily for its exceptional fragrance. Requires generous winter protection. 6a 7b 7a 7b 7b 5a 7b