Vintage final order arrived

10 years ago

Everything looks so healthy and fresh considering the length of the journey and the nasty heat and humidity here.
Here is what I received:
Easlea's Golden Rambler
Erinnerung an Brod
Gardenia
Robinette
"Long John Silver"
Lafollette
Garisenda (definitely the runt of the litter)
"Forestville Hybrid Gigantea"
Aglaia
"Arcata Pink Globe"
Blush Boursault
Edmond Proust
La Fraicheur
MME Gregoire Staechelin
Morletti
Perle Von Britz
Violette
Alpenfee
Mary Manners
I've decided I'm going to be one of those "crazy ladies" with a front yard full of roses and herbs straight out of Hansel and Gretel. My roses will eat stray children and folks who let their dogs poo in my yard without bagging it up.
At this point I have nothing to lose but blood and sweat.
Susan

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Poorbutroserich Susan Nashville
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10 years ago

Thanks Zany Gardening Ladies.
Believe it or not I have Mermaid and Maria Leonida. Also R. Helenae.
It's obvious I have a few screws loose but I don't care.
LIfe is too short to grow Knockouts and care what boring, unimaginative, conformists think about me or my yard.
It's MINE! and at this point, the government cannot yet tell me what to do with it.
Ingrid, I think a pot ghetto is a good idea too! It's so humid here I've got most of the new order in the house. I don't even want to put them outside! How funny is that?
I'm going to pot them up in the morning and keep them mostly shaded until it cools off here (September).
Susan

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
10 years ago
Susan, I hope you do exactly that. The neighbors with their Knockout roses will be astonished by your beautiful and unique treasures. How I would love to see that garden in a year or two. Don't overdo it in the heat, though. A nice pot ghetto until it cools down would probably benefit the plants and you. Your selections are wonderful. I gather you have quite a bit of room to accommodate some of those potential giants.

Ingrid
fogrose
10 years ago
Three cheers for "crazy ladies." I'm one as well.

Hope your Lafollette does well. I've dreamed of this rose but know it wouldn't do well for me. Please post pictures of your front yard when it's further along.

Diane
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nastarana
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I do envy you being able to grow those hybrid giganteas.

Speaking of people eaters, don't forget the bracteatas, Mermaid and Alba Odorata/Maria Leonida.
ms. violet grey
10 years ago
Sure beats being the crazy cat lady!
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harborrose_pnw
10 years ago
Here's to life in our zany gardens, Susan.

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My last four came yesterday. It was very bittersweet to open the box.

Anais Segales
Mazeppa
Mrs. Colville
Spanish Beauty

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Poorbutroserich Susan Nashville
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, it was bittersweet. It's good to know how many folks cared and ordered and will tend these roses. When I read my old gardening books and see the varieties discussed and realize how many are gone it saddens me. Like they say, "extinction is forever".
LOVE the door. Wonderful. I have an old door I made into a gate.
Diane, I cannot wait for a sniff either. Gardenia bloomed and I could just wear a string of its blossoms around my neck it smelled so good. Fresh and sweet and clean. Mmmm
Harborrose, your selections are gorgeous!
How about some more garden shots Harborrose?
Susan
harborrose_pnw
10 years ago
I have an old door, too, Susan, but the red one above isn't mine; I just love the picture. It was taken in Portland a couple of years ago. Thanks for asking about pix; I'll try to post some soon. Can we see your gate?
melissa_thefarm
10 years ago
Susan, congratulations on your new roses, and best wishes from another Zany Garden Lady! And you, too, Gean. You will both keep in mind that you can propagate your new roses once they get some growth on them? 'Edmond Proust' and 'Mme. Gregoire Staechelin' are both easy, I've found; and of course there are all the others to attempt.
Spread the roses! Spread the word!
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Poorbutroserich Susan Nashville
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10 years ago
Alas, the door gate is no more--well, no longer hanging here. Essentially it was a vintage oak paneled door that I turned horizontally and made into a swinging "saloon door" gate. It was a "Habitat for Humanity Home Store" find.
I gave it to a friend who lives in the country. I may have some pictures though...I will check. What I really have my eye on is what I call the hobbit gate:
{{gwi:285673}}
I think it is great FUN!
Thank you Melissa for the good wishes and yes, eventually I hope to propagate and share roses with anyone who wants them!
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mendocino_rose
10 years ago
You ordered a lot of monsterous roses Susan. You're one of those brave gardeners. I hope it becomes a magnificent tangle.
TNY78
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My final order is set to ship the 17th :( Here's what should be arriving unless there's any last minute subs...

Tammy

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1. Beau Narcisse
2. Karlsruhe
3. Apricot Glow
4. Garisenda
5. Alba Foliacea
6. Fancy Talk
7. Geisha
8. Pink Bountiful
9. Yellow Cushion
1. Dame Edith Helen
2. Gay Princess
3. Scharlachglut
4. Dr. Rouges
5. Christine Wright
6. Glenn Dale
7. La Fraicheur
8. Hawaiian Delight
9. Poppy
10. Jiminy Cricket
11. Micrugosa Alba
12. Little Mermaid
mendocino_rose
10 years ago
There's some fabulous things there Tammy. Have fun!
altorama Ray
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You and I must have the same taste! I only have one ( Edmond Proust, very healthy and vigorous) but I have wanted MME Gregoire Staechelin, Christine Wright, Robinette, well, all of them forever!
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Thanks, I'm really excited about them...especially the ramblers!!!!

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Susan, How is your Alpenfee now? Does it repeat for you? I just found 2.

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