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Re:Pimpinellifolias & Why old roses

Bob,
 
Your Pimpinellifolias sent me to my limited books. I think I've
got it now. Correct me if I'm not getting this. 
Pimpinellifolias are a species rose know as Scotch or Burnet.
Stanwell Perpetual is a hybrid between Scotch Briar and 
Autumn Damask.   Are there other Pimpinellifolias?

I'm a slow learner with a poor memory, but I like the research.

>old roses they are once blooming.  Not a problem for me because I just
have
>them mixed into my perennial border which is currently about 80'x10' and
>when out of bloom they provide an attractive green.  

When I was first introduced to old roses (Comte de Chambord & Autumn
Damask). I was puzzled by my aunt's interest in roses that bloomed only
once.
I was very impressed with their delightful "umbrella" (pegged) shape that
was
full of follage. My Hybrid Teas (at the time) where nearly naked and
rewarded 
me with only a few blooms. Hiding their bareness was my gardening strategy.

The easy sell was their lovely fragrance. Today, as a true old rose lover I
adore 
these full, quartering and button eyed beauties. And would like a collect
of their
unique personalities. 

Do any of you refer to your roses as a he or she.

Thanks for the education.
Carleen
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