[Rose-list] Re: visit to Heirloom Old Garden Roses

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YES, it really was a perfect (nearly hot) day for an Heirloom (not Heritage)
Old Garden Roses trip.  I was there today too, Elle.  With my three tall
teen (1 girl, 2 boys) children, from about 12-3.  I wonder if we crossed
paths. I had a camera, notebook and nose in the roses and hardly noticed a
soul.  :-P

It was wonderful in lush blooms.  First time I've see it this early in the
season.  The old roses are fast becoming my favorites as I love the their
delightful shrubs and leaves. I'm especially fond of the albas.  I hear that
the once bloomers are quickly going out of style. Yip, most were not in the
green house.  I bought 'Mme.Legras de St.Germain' a white alba and 'White
Blush' a huge lovely hybrid alba.  Still wondering were I will put them.

I also picked up 'Jeane Lajoie' for a fellow garden club-er.  She asked me
to get something for a box with a built-on trellis.  This rose is a climbing
mini and perfect for just that. I was just at a garden tour Friday and saw
this rose up-close. Excellent delicate climber, no fragrance, covered in
small darling dark peach/pink, tea like blooms all season.

Sincerely,
~Carleen~
Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses

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