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Topic: Old Roses

Brenna
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Member # 96

posted 04-24-2001 10:25 AM

Does anyone know of a source of pre-hybrid old rose plants?

I'm looking for Rosa Alba, Rosa Mundi, etc. We are going to be getting a house this fall (thank goodness, out of the apartment at last) and I'm in the process of putting together an entirely medieval garden. I have all my herbs, etc lined up but I really want to have some true roses to round things out. I don't see any reason to ruin things with with modern hybrid tea roses.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Brenna

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Gwen
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Member # 126

posted 04-24-2001 10:50 AM

Try David Austin Roses- http://www.davidaustinroses.com/en/

Also try the Antique Roses Forum http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/rosesant/

Good luck-

Gwen

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Brenna
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Member # 96

posted 04-26-2001 01:34 PM

Ginevra,

Thanks you so much, those are great sources! I have always been fascinated by old roses and I can't wait to start growing them.

Potpourri, beads, rose hip tea all from my own garden. What fun!

Brenna

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