After 4 Years I Finally Found it! HHRD

15 years ago

This is Tiger Tail, a FL from Jack Christensen. It took me a little over 4 years to find this rose, but finally I was able to acquire this. It is still REALLY small, but this is its first bloom;

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markiz37
15 years ago
Congratulation! It is beautiful.
peachiekean
15 years ago
Beautiful! I just saw a rose in these colors on my walk this morning. Very cheerful.
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caroleintegacay
15 years ago
I saw that rose while it was listed on Ebay recently. It is truly stunning! Congrats!

Carole
mgleason56
Original Author
15 years ago
Carole - And that was John Bagnasco selling it. He hosts a garden show every Sunday syndicated throughout California. That is exactly where I got this. He also was the buyer for Armstrong Gardens.
Tammy Owens
15 years ago
I saw that one on ebay as well. I didn't bid on it, I knew I wouldn't "win" it! I didn't like striped roses in the beginning but I am coming around, and that one would be a nice one for anyone to have. Congrats, Mike. I bet you feel like you just won the lottery, sort of.

Tammy
sunnishine
15 years ago
Truly beautiful! Congrats Mike I know you will enjoy it and have fun making new babies for the rest of us! :)
sunni
jerijen
15 years ago
John Bagnasco's a really really nice guy.
And do y'all know that he has created some terrific new Polyanthas?

Jeri
caroleintegacay
15 years ago
:::Carole - And that was John Bagnasco selling it. He hosts a garden show every Sunday syndicated throughout California. That is exactly where I got this. He also was the buyer for Armstrong Gardens.:::

Interesting info Mike. Thanks! I think I've saved his name as a favorite vendor. I'll keep an eye out for what he's selling.

I only recently started buying roses on Ebay. I've gotten some real beauties...at a good price.

Carole
ramblinrosez7b
15 years ago
That is really a nice looking striped rose Mike, you really have great luck in getting such special roses, good for you!
zeffyrose
15 years ago
You must be so excited after waiting 4 years.---

Congratulations---Hope to see more pictures in the coming years.

Florence
kstrong
15 years ago
Hey Mike -- Congrats. And WOWSER -- did you see that the one he sold after yours went for over $75.00!

And I'll second the John's a really nice guy comment.
Anyone not in California who wants to listen to the show can get it live over the internet between 8 and 10 (california time) on the attached link. Click on "listen live."

They also have a toll free number and take questions live on the air. And if you figure out something about roses to ask that Bagnasco doesn't know -- kudos to you! The toll free number and the list of California radio stations can be found at www. gardencompass.com.

Here is a link that might be useful: Saturday Morning Garden Show with Bagnasco
susan9santabarbara
15 years ago
Mike,

Those Jack Christensen roses that are now out of commerce are some true gems. I assume that you are aware of it, but if not, Orange Splash is one you should check out, if you like orange stripes.

Susan in Santa Barbara
carla17
15 years ago
Mike, Hmm, new polys. I will have to check that out.
I'm glad you got the rose you wanted.

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mgleason56
Original Author
15 years ago
Susan,

Orange Juice and Orange Splash are both on my wish lists. I am trying to acqquire as many Christensen roses as I possibly can.

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