Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 " ...You'd think that Jackson and Perkins would have them... " Jackson and Perkins have many wonderful roses, but there aren't patent's on the old ones so their isn't much money in it for them. In addition to the great information everyone's giving you (I've been asleep on this.) I would like to add that your local Rose Society is often a great way to get heirloom varieties too. I uses to be a member in my area back east and they were a real nice group of people. Check out www.ars.org for more info. I would also encourage you to try the deep violet roses (Intrigue and Heirloom), and pink (Perfume Delight) and a red (Chrysler Imperial) they are my favorite fragrant hybrids. On a contrary and funny note, an orange variety called `Fragrant Cloud' is a rose that doesn't smell nice (to me) at all (like old cantaloupe in the fridge.) Funny! Beauty Secret is a wonderful red mini rose - the flowers are about 1 inch across, slightly larger than a quarter, and richly fragrant (Like a red rose should be!). But unfortunately the patent has expired on that one too! So it can be hard (but not impossible) to find. Wow! I'm excited for you! (Wish I had a garden too!) Happy Growing! David Roman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Jackson and Perkins have many wonderful roses, but there aren't patent's on the old ones so their isn't much money in it for them. Ah. Well the ones I do have I got from a local nursery that at one time carried them. Got Bourbon roses. Love them! In addition to the great information everyone's giving you (I've been asleep on this.) I would like to add that your local Rose Society is often a great way to get heirloom varieties too. Cool I will have to see if there is one here!! I uses to be a member in my area back east and they were a real nice group of people. Check out www.ars.org for more info. Will do and thanks!! I would also encourage you to try the deep violet roses (Intrigue and Heirloom), and pink (Perfume Delight) and a red (Chrysler Imperial) they are my favorite fragrant hybrids. On a contrary and funny note, an orange variety called `Fragrant Cloud' is a rose that doesn't smell nice (to me) at all (like old cantaloupe in the fridge.) Funny! They all look sooo good! I wish I had room for all of them. My Dad had a yard full of roses and lots of Heirlooms. Fondest memory of my childhood (Of course, considering I am a 1000% ag person!). Beauty Secret is a wonderful red mini rose - the flowers are about 1 inch across, slightly larger than a quarter, and richly fragrant (Like a red rose should be!). But unfortunately the patent has expired on that one too! So it can be hard (but not impossible) to find. Will keep your letter as a guide to finding these goodies!! Really appreciate your advice!! Will take it too! ) Wow! I'm excited for you! (Wish I had a garden too!) I am always excited when I go out in the yard. Heck even thinking about my plants makes me excited. Some of my orchids have a wonderful fragrnace but cant raise enough of them to do much good! ( Happy Growing! Thanks David! Smiles Neysa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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