Yes, I also started with the assumption that this was probably 'Dorothy P'. Hence the subject line... :>) Actually, I decided last year that an accurate ID was pretty hopeless. From what I've read, it seems some of the various 'sweetheart-type roses' were often mixed up in commerce almost as soon as they were released. Online photos add to the confusion, since they're pretty different from one another; moreso that I'd expect just from different growing conditions. I did get some help from a German lady who takes great photos of the ramblers she grows and that she visits at Sangerhausen. She didn't think my rose looked like what is known as 'Dorothy Perkins' over there. It's funny you mention the bronze growth, because that only occurs on one section of the plant, and the rest of the plant has green new growth... that is also the section of the plant that has the reddish pedicels, come to think of it... It's quite possible that I've got more than one rose variety growing in that space. After 60 years, I guess that could happen- ramblers have certainly been known to sport and revert, and there are 4-5 separate cane 'clusters' (for lack of a better word) in that bed. For me, the important things are that it's pretty, it's a survivor, it blooms reliably each May and doesn't have disease problems here. It's not a rose I would have chosen myself, but it's older than I am, and I respect that. How many ramblers do you have? Do you grow most of the Walsh ramblers? Any of the European varieties? Thanks, Virginia

OH THANK YOU ALL for your words of Joy! How can one explain....I feel beyond seventh heaven when I get to visit him! Starting to show that little personality, nothing like it in this world! IN LOVE FOREVER! Chris....I just turned 45 last month and feel every year of it! Rick, you are certainly right....with those forearms I'll just bet he'll love helping Nana up to about age 16 Ellie....VERY HEALTHY APPETITE! You really know I AM SPOILING HIM! For some reason I do not have it in my head that he would be a weeder for me, but if I start him young he'll think its a part of his everyday routine....LOL! I figure he'll really enjoy getting pulled around in the wagon! Jill....You certainly have your hands full with a 3 year old! I still have my daughter (soon to be 14 yrs.) and my son who will be 10 on May 2nd living at home. My two eldest daughers have moved in two different directions, Enjoy your young one while you can as they grow SO FAST! Nancy

Hi Diane, I guess I should make some witty comment about being right but since it so rarely happens, I am just going to bask in the moment! :) Actually, I am sorry to hear that I was right because it is a nasty pest but I am glad to hear the round up is working! Happy to help, Nancy

Here you go. This recipe is super easy and delicious. My British DH loves these, he does not however like most scones you can buy. Too dry. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup dried fruit chopped (I use dried tart cherries) 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Glaze: I never use the glaze. It would just compete with the jam I might put on 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Use an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl, stirring with a fork to mix well. Add the dried apricots. Still using a fork, stir in the cream and mix until the dough holds together in a rough mass (the dough will be quite sticky). Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or 9 times. Pat into a circles about 10 inches round. For the glaze, spread the butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle the sugar on top. Cut the circle into 12 wedges and place each piece on the baking sheet, allowing about an inch between pieces. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown -Robin