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New Rose Bed cont.

 A large proportion of the new roses are moss roses and were chosen particularly for their ability to repeat flower. I have also specifically included the rose, "Daphne" in memory of a dear, departed, friend. 

(L) The buds of "Chapeau de Napoleon" are said to resemble the general's hat. (C) "Old Pink Moss" or "Parsons Pink" has richly mossed stems. (R) "Daphne" was planted in memory of Mrs. Joan Dyer, who's real name was Daphne. She had worked as the shop manager for many years and was very popular with all who had the pleasure of her company. Still very much missed. 

(L) "Gloire de Blanc Mousseaux" (C) "Felicite Parmentier" (R) "Compt de Chambourd"

(L) "Blanchfleur. (C) "Alfred de Dalmas" (R) "Duc de Fitzjames".  

(L) "Marie de Blois". (C) "Raubritter" or "Apple Blossom" produces masses of small, cup-shaped, flowers throughout the summer. (R) An un-named rose,( possibly the Bourbon, "Mme Isaac Pereire") reliably puts on a strong second flush in August.

One of the drawbacks in growing moss roses is that, although they produce a fine display, the stems are invariably quite weak and the flowers tend to droop or hang downwards. The mossing also encourages damp and moulds which means that most of the blooms rot off before giving of their true potential. that aside, their scents more than makes up for any faults they may have.

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