|
|
-
-
|
The white 'Refresher' was said to be very similar to 'American Pillar'. This picture does not remind me of 'American Pillar and I am wondering how a rose which was not well distributed in Australia, may have got to the Netherlands.
Patricia Routley
|
REPLY
|
Reply
#1 of 3 posted
12 NOV 08 by
F. Roux
|
Dear Patrica
It could be that my original comment disappeared or that I forgot to add it on that specific photo: the photo was taken in June 2007 in the European Rosarium of Sangerhausen in Germany. A rosarium which has been active in exhibiting, growing and saving old (and modern) species. Refresher is definitely an item in the catalogue and exhibition. I would not have the arrogance though of sustaining that I could not have made a mistake when I read the label under this particular climber. I would not either jump to immediate conclusions. Kind regards Francoise
|
REPLY
|
|
Thank you Francoise,
It would be a miracle if ‘Refresher’ has survived all those years of umpteen-degrees-below-zero winters at Sangerhausen. In Australia, one old-rose enthusiast was trying to get down to Narracoorte in South Australia to see if there was anything left at Mrs. Robertson’s property (refer the 1949 reference) and hopefully this message will jog her memory.
Patricia
|
REPLY
|
|
Patricia I will have to seek out my 2002 photo of Refresher taken at Sangerhausen. And yes it is definitely there in Europe. And no it is not in the South East of South Australia at Mrs Robertson's former home - nor in Australia anymore to the best of my knowledge.
Pat T
|
REPLY
|
-
-
|
Hello
According to my source the rose Kew Rambler R Multiflora was Bred by L. Lens
Best regards
F.Roux
|
REPLY
|
Reply
#1 of 1 posted
9 FEB 08 by
 Cass
|
Hi, F. Roux.
Maybe the name of the rose bred by Louis Lens is a bit different from 'Kew Rambler'.
'Kew Rambler' was bred at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in 1912. Louis Lens had a very, very long career, but isn't 1912 is too early for him?
|
REPLY
|
|
