Re: Roses

You should look out for old roses such as thrive in the old gold towns
and the mission towns. They will be Tea Roses, China Roses, Noisette
Roses (shrubby climbers). There is a huge display garden in San Jose,
also at The Huntington, some at Descanso Gdns and there is a big annual
dispaly in El Cerito at the community centre. Contact Bill Grant in
Aptos for an enthusiastic appreciation of these beauties - or look his
entries up in Botanica Roses and other rosy books.

trevor n

>>> "Gayle & Tim Kalman" <leahdragonfly@earthlink.net> 8/12/2004
4:15:38 pm >>>
Dear All,

     How about them roses? So many to choose from and so many that
enjoy our Mediterranean climate(s). Currently in my garden which is at
about 350 feet of elevation in the east bay hills (with a view of the
Golden Gate bridge) of the San Francisco bay area, I am growing:

     Rosa x 'Mermaid'
     Rosa x 'Chevy Chase'
     Rosa x 'Excellenz Von Schubert'
     Rosa chinensis mutabilis
     Rosa californica
     Rosa gymnocarpa
     Rosa nutkaensis

     I was never much of a rose fan until 7 or so years ago when they
finally struck my fancy. I started with our California natives, but soon
came to desire more flowers and colors. That said, what do you all
think? What other rose varieties are of merit in our climate?

     Regards, Tim Kalman
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