'Lady Bird Johnson' rose References
Book (Aug 2002) Page(s) 53. Lady Bird Johnson Rated 5.4
Book (1971) Page(s) 129. Includes photo(s). Lady Bird Johnson This rose was originated by Eldon C. Curtis and introduced by E. V. Kimbrew of Wills Point, Texas. The parentage is 'Montezuma' x 'Hawaii'. 'Lady Bird Johnson' is an orange-red Hybrid Tea. This truly orange-red, long stemmed beauty has double, high-centered blooms that are extremely long-lasting. The plant grows upright with many canes and has an abundant amount of glossy, normal green foliage and is very vigorous and hardy. The blooms have a moderate amount of fragrance.
Book (1970) Page(s) 136. New Roses of the World Lady Bird Johnson HT (IIIA) or (Eildon C. Curtis; int. Texas Rose Research Foundation ‘71) ‘Montezuma’ x ‘Hawaii’. Medium, long pointed buds. Medium, high-centered, double blooms borne singly on long stems. Very good lasting quality. Moderate fragrance. Abundant amount of normal green foliage. Disease resistant. Vigorous growth. Abundant, intermittent blooming. Hardy.
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