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List of the Roses starring on these Pages & elsewhere in my Yard, Page 3

Rating criteria is based on overall appearance, fragrance, rebloom & heat resistence for this
climate, no consideration was given to winter hardiness. Rating is 1 (least) to 5 (best).
Rose types are as follows: C-Climber; E-English; F-Floribunda; G-Grandiflora;
Ht-Hybrid Tea; M-Miniature; P-Polyantha; R-Romantica; S-Shrub.
** Denotes AARS winners and year.

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Rose Name, Type, Year & Breeder or Introducer, Rating - Comments

 

Macho Man, Ht, 1999 Perry - mauve blend, 17-25 petals, unusual fragrance, zone 7 and up

Magic Carousel, M, 1972 Moore, 4 - white with red edge

Maid of Honor, C, 1986 Weddle - yellow blend, strong fragrance, 40 petals, 4-12'

Margaret Merrill, F, 1977 Harkness - white w/pink center, fragrant, 28-29 petals, Blackspot

Medallion **1973, Ht, 1973 Warriner, 5 - apricot blend, very fragrant, huge blooms, good repeat, 35-40 petals

Melody Parfumee, G, 1995 Dorieux, 4 - purple blend, strong fragrance, good repeat, 26-40 petals

Michelangelo, R, 1997 Meilland, 5 - medium yellow, fragrant, 40-50 petals, good repeat

Millenium, Ht, 1997 Perry - medium red, large blooms, mild fragrance

Mint Julep, Ht, 1983 Christensen, 4 - light green w/pink center, light fragrance, very long lasting, no longer commercially available

Mirabella, F, 1994 Zary, 4 - yellow, good fragrance, good repeat, 41 petals

Mirandy, Ht, 1945 Lammerts 4, - dark red, good fragrance, 35-45 petals

Miss All American Beauty **1968, Ht, 1965 Meilland - new, deep pink, strong fragrance, 50-60 petals, disease resistant

Miss Flippins, M, 97 Tucker - red w/lighter reverse, 15-25 petals, 24-30"

Mister Lincoln **1965, Ht, 1964 Swim & Weeks - dark red, very fragrant

Mockin' Bird, S - white w/red stripes, good fragrance

Mojave, Ht, 1954 Swim, 3 - gold, melon, copper, good fragrance, 25 petals

Montezuma, G, 1955 Swim, 3 - salmon-red, light fragrance, 30-35 petals

Moon Shadow, Ht, 98 Warriner - mauve, fragrant

Mother's Love, M, 1989 Bennett - pink blend

Mrs. Pierre S. DuPont, C, 1933 Hillock, 3 - golden yellow bright orange edge, blooms on old wood, 8-12'

National Velvet, Ht, 1988 Burks - dark red, mild fragrance, 35 petals, 4-6'

Neon Lights, F, 1991 Warriner - deep pink/magenta, strong fragrance, 25 petals

New Day, Ht, 1977 Kordes - medium yellow, fragrant, 30 petals, disease resistant

New Year **1987, G, 1983 McGredy - orange sherbet, light fragrance, 20 petals, disease resistant

New Zealand, Ht, 1989 McGredy, 5 - light pink, extremely fragrant, good repeat, 34 petals, disease resistant

Nicole, F, 1985 Kordes - white w/pink edge, 5', zone 6 and up, mild fragrance

Night Time, Ht, 1975 Weeks, 4 - very dark red w/lighter red reverse, strong fragrance

Octoberfest, G, 1998 McGredy, 4 - orange blend, fragrant, 25 petals

Oklahoma, Ht, 1964 Swim & Weeks, 5 - dark red, strong fragrance, tall, 45-50 petals, disease resistant

Oldtimer, Ht, 1969 Kordes, 3 - chrome yellow, good fragrance, blooms seldom

Ole, G, 1964 Armstrong, 5 - orange red, very long lasting, slight fragrance, 50 petals

Olympiad **1984, Ht, 1982 McGredy, 4 - red, blooms often, light fragrance, 32-37 petals, disease resistant

Operetta, Ht - orange blend, fragrant

Orange Passion, Ht, 1999, Zary - orange, 30 petals, moderate fragrance

Oranges 'n' Lemons, F, 1994 McGredy, 4 - yellow/orange striped, good repeat, unusual, light fragrance, 40 petals, disease resistant

Orchid Masterpiece, C - mauve blend, strong fragrance, 8-9'

Oregold **1975, Ht, 1975 Tantau, 3 - golden yellow, good fragrance, 25 petals, disease resistant

Origami, F, 1987 Christensen - pink blend, light spicy fragrance, 30 petals, 4-5'

Osiria, Ht, 1978 Kordes - red w/white reverse, strong fragrance, large blooms, zone 6+

Othello, E, 1986, Austin - medium red, strong old rose fragrance, 4' to 8', powdery mildew

Outrageous, F, 1999 Zary - orange blend, strong fragrance, 30 petals

Palmetto Sunrise, M, 1992 Williams - red/orange blend, 24-30"

Papa Meilland, Ht, 1963 Meilland, 4 - crimson, very fragrant, 35 petals, Powdery Mildew

Pascali **1969, Ht, 1963 Lens, 4 - white, light fragrance, disease resistant

Pat Austin, E, 1997 Austin, 3 - orange/red blend, fragrant

Patchwork, Ht - red/yellow blend, light fragrance

Peace **1946, Ht, 1942 Meilland, 5 - yellow w/pink edge, huge blooms, moderate fragrance, great repeat, 43 petals

Peace, C, 1949 Conard-Pyle, 4 - yellow w/pink edge, huge blooms, moderate fragrance, repeats, sport of Peace, 10-20'

Peggy Lee, Ht, 1982, Feigel - pink, strong fragrance, sport of Century Two

Pearl Essence, Ht, 2000 Zary - light pink, fragrant

Pearly Gates, C, 1999 Meyer - light pink, spicy fragrance, 35 petals, large blooms, 8-14'

Pepita Kordana, M, 1987 Kordes - cream with pink center

Perfect Moment **1991, Ht, 1989 Kordes, 4 - gold w/orange to crimson edge, light fragrance, good repeat

Perfume Beauty, Ht, 1991 Meilland - medium pink, strong fragrance

Perfume Delight **1974, Ht, 1973 Swim & Weeks, 5 - medium pink, very fragrant, great repeat, large blooms, 30 petals

Perfume Tiger, F, 1999 Winchel, 4- cream/white/raspberry stripe, strong fragrance, good repeat

Pillow Fight, S, 2000 Carruth - white, fragrant, 35 petals, 3'

Pinata, C, 1978 Suzuki - yellow/orange blend, mild fragrance, 28 petal, 6-8'

Pink Don Juan, C, 1997 Nelson, 4 - medium pink, strong fragrance, good repeat, 14 petals, 8-10'

Pink Peace, C, 1968 Meilland, 4 - medium pink, strong fragrance, 10'

Pink Peace, Ht, 1959 Meilland, 4 - medium pink, extremely fragrant, 58 petals

Pinstripe, M, 1985 Moore, 4 - red/white striped, fast repeat, disease resistant

Portrait, Ht, 1971 Meyer - pink blend, strong fragrance

Princess Marianna, S, 1998, Poulsen = apricot blend, apple fragrance, 3'

Prominent **1977, G, 1971 Kordes, 4 - orange, light fragrance, tall, 33 petals

Proud Land, Ht, 1969 Morey, 3 - dark red, good fragrance

Purple Passion, Ht, 1999 Zary - purple/mauve, fragrant, 30 petals

Purple Tiger, F, 1991 Christensen, 5 - purple w/lavender & white stripes, strong fragrance, blooms often, 40 petals

Queen Elizabeth **1955, G, 1954 Lammerts, 4 - pink, light fragrance, tall, 38 petals

Queen Elizabeth (Cl), G, 1957 Whisler, 3 - blooms once on old wood, pink, strong fragrance, large blooms, 12-14'

Radio Times, E, 1994 David Austin, 4 - light pink with yellow center, extremely fragrant

Rainbow's End (Cl), M, 1998 O'Brien - yellow with red edge, 30-36 petals, disease resistant, 6-12', zone 6+

Red Gold **1971, F, 1971 Dickson, 4 - gold w/bright orange to red edge, slight fragrance, good repeat

Red Masterpiece, Ht, 1974 Warriner, 4 - red, good fragrance, tall, great repeat, 30 petals, won certificate at rose show

Revelry, Ht, 1998 Swisher, new - dark red/red-purple, strong fragrance, 26-40 petals, 4" blooms

Rex Anderson, Ht, 1968 McGredy - white, fruity fragrance

Rise 'n' Shine, M, 1977 Moore - deep yellow, strong fragrance, 25-40 petals

Rose Rhapsody, Ht, 1999 Zary - deep pink, citrus old rose fragrance, 40 petals, 6" blooms, 4-4.5'

Rose Window, M, 78 Williams - yellow w/red edge, 20 petals

Royal Highness **1963, Ht, 1962 Swim, 4 - pale pink, strong fragrance, good repeat, 35 petals

Royal William, Ht, 1984 Kordes - dark red, fragrant, 30-35 petals

 

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