Showing posts with label rose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rose. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Charles De Mills


One of the most beautiful roses in my garden, with the softest, velvety petals, vicious tiny thorns and a wondrous scent. Fully quartered with a tiny bright yellow center. Did I mention he's prolific? Blooms only last 3 weeks or so but what a show. And as an extra bonus he likes to spread about. Some might say he is a wondering fellow, but I love being able to give friends rootstock so they can grow this beauty.

Charles de Mills

Petals, Charles de Mills

Dried Petals, Charles De Millls





Friday, June 1, 2012

The Naming of Roses / For Rose Lovers

A friend sent me a card the other day that had me convulsed with laughter. It's a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt.

"I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was nor pleased to read the description in the catalog: 'No good in a bed, but fine against a wall.'"


Agnes  rose, but for today we will call her  Eleanor