Re: rose source (was dahlia imperialis)


Dear Loretta,

My favourite source for roses is Heirloom Old Garden Roses up in Oregon.  They have a wonderful selection and their extensive catalogue makes great browsing material for rose lovers.  They have a web site although I think you still have to order via fax or phone.




At 11:06 AM 11/05/2000 , loretta gerity jacobs wrote:
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>> , knowing that come November, the arching panicles of 5 inch pale lavender dahlia blooms would be ready to open, dangling
>> right in front of the window.  Now that they are here, (a little early this year) one prays that the winter will be a mild one, so the flowers don't get all
>> blown to hell in one of those violent rainstorms we often have.  With luck they should last for two months.  Last year, a shaded Berkeley dahlia was still
>> blooming in April.
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>I had completely forgotten about these wonderful plants. I had one in my yard in SF a long time ago, and thought it was some kind of miracle thing that happened
>every year. Had no clue what it was, was not even into gardening at that time. But i wonder if it tolerates frost? Would it grow over in West Marin where the
>temps are more extreme?
>And where would one purchase this plant?
>Another question, I'd like to start a Cecil Brunner Rose on my fence, and wonder what is the best source for roses? Anyone have a favorite rose place?
>One last question, is there a list somewhere of plants that hummingbirds like?
>As usual, thanks for all the help.
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>loretta in fairfax
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Melissa Rose
UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Center for Cooperatives
Agricultural Issues Center
Agricultural Personnel Management Program
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