From 1929 Arrillaga has a strong fragrance from this large, full bloom of some 5 inches. It first opens with a very high center.

From 1841, with a strong damask fragrance one will truly appreciate the large flat blooms (5-6") on this variety. A favorite Hybrid perpetual of many, very hardy.

A French introduction in the 1850's known for a strong damask fragrance and large bloom.

Gipsy Boy was bred in 1909 in Austria-Hungary and introduced in Germany. The bloom is classified as a dark red, yet blooms violet in the proper conditions.

Goldbusch was a German introduction in 1954 by Reimer Kordes. It opens as a medium yellow, fading to a soft yellow and then a very soft pink, highly fragrant.

Bred and introduced in France prior to 1837, this rose blooms in clusters and is very prolific in the spring or summer flush.

An introduction in Italy in 1995, this variety was from the Lijiang Road in China where it grows in the wild.

Rose du Roi was bred in France in 1812 and introduced in 1819. it has a strong Damask fragrance.

Salet was introduced in 1854 and is from France. She has a mild sweet fragrance. Repeat varies with the area. Some get a good Spring and Fall bloom with occasional repeat in between. At the start of the present century this plant won Dowager Queen at more than a dozen rose shows.

A French variety from 1847 with the synonym Sydonie, a medium damask fragrance.

Dating from 1900, Sir Thomas Lipton is a shade tolerant Hybrid Rugosa.

A 1906 German introduction many know this as 1,000 Beauties. It can be grown in a variety of ways and lack thorns. An impressive spring or early summer display which lasts for weeks.

From France in 1921 a wonderful display of mauve blooms in clusters. Musk fragrance.