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Re: Sporting a rose

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From: rosenlund <rosenlund@transport.com>
To: Rose-List <rose-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 10:36 PM
Subject: Sporting a rose


>My father gave me a rose that has been in the family for over 100
>years. I believe it to be Apothecary Rose, as I also have one. 
>Our family calls it the "Calico Rose" because it is "suppose" to be
>of blotchy color; pink and white. I suspect that it is the sport of
>Apothecary; Rosa Mundi.  Grandmother says if it blooms in only 
>one color, (and thus far my little one is) to dig and re-plant it.
> 
>Would this cause the rose to sport ?  
>If I am taking TOO good of care (great soil, fertilizing, watering, 
>talking to her) will she also not sport or become variegated ? 
>Is there any connection here ?
>
>Sincerely,       
>Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -zone 6
>Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
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>
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