[MR] Old English Roses

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For  those interested, my local COSTCO (and, I assume, others) are  selling
Jackson and Perkins old English roses.  The package indicates  they have 70
petals, and certainly look like the 'cabbage roses' of  old.  Couldn't find
out what stock they are using.  On the other  hand, J&P are doing something
to their stock - the two varieties I saw  were colored apricot and yellow.  I
don't believe the colors are  period.


 
These old English roses are gorgeous, but the Japanese beetles absolutely  
love them.  So be prepared to pluck and sprary like crazy!
 
Nancy / Ingvild