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Re: Digest and other things

Do roses have thorns or do thorns have roses?  (sorry, couldn't resist)...
: )

According to my Antique Rose Emporium catalog (which I can't find at the
moment) Dr. Robert Bayse in Texas has been trying for a thorn-free rose for
quite a while.  I'm not sure if he ever succeeded.  I have his shrub,
"Belinda's Dream", and though it's not thornless, it's still a wonderful
rose.

The HT "Bride's Dream" is virtually thorn free.  I love this rose -- the
palest of clear pink blossoms on nice long stems; unfortunately, it hasn't
thrived for me.  I had two, and one of them kicked the bucket this summer :
(

And yes, it has been awfully quiet around here... Where is everyone?

Patty
zone 8b
Louisiana

PS  I looked at the Web site you posted -- great site!  I have saved some
of the photos as wallpaper on my desktop.  : )

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> From: McAlpine, Duncan G <Duncan.McAlpine@PSS.Boeing.com>
> To: 'rose-list@eskimo.com'
> Subject: Digest and other things
> Date: Tuesday, September 02, 1997 7:59 AM
> 
> Yes, I did receive my digest without and postings. Why? I have no idea.
> 
> Simple question: Are there roses without thorns? What are they? Is it a
> certain species or hybrid?
> Duncan McAlpine
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