Rose Reader 2022

Nuanced Fragrance Fragrance is the soul of the plant; it is the memory, and an emotion to that memory that binds and gives the rose its in fi nite endear- ment. Th is trait alone is greater than any visual beauty that the rose possesses. As Robert Louis Stevenson said “It is a golden maxim to cultivate the garden for the nose, for the eyes will take care of themselves.” Additionally, all roses vary in their fragrance, but those with a distinct and unique fragrance are found in this selection. We have attempted to describe these subtleties here, but understand that some of their allure is their elusiveness and one’s own individual perception.

143 Independence Musk Sultry, totally decadent, and reminiscent of one’s fi rst kiss or fl eeting memory. Th e fragrant fl ow- ers are held above the foliage and light up the garden on moonlit nights. 6 to 8 feet Z6-11

1901 Fragrant Blush™ Intensely fragrant of myrrh and Ivory soap. Th e best quality is her summer bloom power even in the hottest of temperatures. Repeat blooming fl owers look delicate but are unscathed by the heat. 4 to 5 feet. Z5-11

405 Duchesse de Brabant A customer favorite for its fragrant hints of raspberry and blackberry. Th is large shrub, with its nodding cupped fl owers, is thought to be President Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite rose. 4 to 6 feet Z7-11

120 Autumn Damask Classic perfume of poetic memory, oil from her fl owers is still distilled today for Damask perfume. Th is large shrub blooms spring and again in fall - an unusual bonus for a Damask rose. 4 to 5 feet Z5-11

550 Beverly - Eleganza® Orange, peach and plum aromas mingle to- gether like a fruit punch. Th is goregous rose has large, fragrant, vibrant pink fl owers with a light reverse that repeat blooms throughout the sea- son. 4 to 5 feet Z5-11

207 Archduke Charles Banana cream pie may come to mind when you sni ff this rose. Th is large shrub repeat blooms with roses that darken from light pink to crim- son with age. 3 to 5 feet Z7-11

539 Dee-Lish® Th is lovely Kordes rose has a strong citrus/rose fragrance and an intense color to match. Th is shrub has an upright and full growth habit like her Hybrid Tea heritage. Repeat bloom through the season. 5 to 6 feet Z5-11

605 Madame Isaac Periere One of our most fragrant roses with captivating aromas of damask/raspberry notes with hints of Provencal herbs. Plant as a mannerly climber or peg where she can be a showstopper. 5 to 7 feet Z6-11

507 Crimson Glory, Cl. A whi ff of this heavy Damask rose fragrance can conjure a memory or two. It is one of few roses to win a fragrance award from the Ameri- can Rose Society. Th is is a repeat blooming climbing rose. 8 to 12 feet Z6-11

509 Chrysler Imperial Th is repeat blooming shrub has lovely, long pointed buds that open to globular fl owers of dark velvety red. It’s heavy citrus aroma is pow- erfull and bu ff ered with natural fl oral notes. 3 to 4 feet Z5-11

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