[From A Book of Gardening: Ideas, Methods, Designs, by Penelope Hobhouse, p. 135:] Originally at Powis Castle shrub roses were a separate feature on one of the terraces, but the heat in these beds, set against high walls, was found not to be ideal. Recently rose beds have become a successful feature in the lower garden... [including] substantial clumps of 'Buff Beauty', 'Penelope', 'Nur Mahal', 'Wilhelm', 'Prosperity', 'Cornelia' and 'Felicia', all arranged in a bed facing south across the lawn. [p. 209:] Banksian roses decorate the roof of the aviary...
