1. A Rose is a Rose is a Rose
Except . . . ?
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SPECIES: native rose plants from which
all other roses are derived
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OLD GARDEN ROSES: types of roses in
existence before 1867
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SHRUB: modern rose types after 1867

2. Species Roses
Rosa eglanteria
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Foundation building blocks for all roses,
past and future
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Many,not all are single and bloom once
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Rugosa roses repeat
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Varied foliage, often dainty, many w/hips
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Tough, hardy and easy care, can sucker

3. Rosa foetida bicolor and R. yellow

4. ‘Desiree Parmentier’

5. ‘Henry Nevard’

6. Rugosa Hybrid Rose

7. ‘Lawrence Johnston’

8. Shrub Roses
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Clusters or one bloom on
each stem
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Informal bloom shape
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Easy care ‘Golden Wings’
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Height-short, medium, tall and very tall
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Usually good repeat throughout year
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Many fragrant

9. ‘William Baffin’ fall foliage

10. ‘Golden Wings’

11. ‘Green Rose’ or Rosa chinensis
viridiflora

12. Denver Rose
Society
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Meet other rose growers and gardeners
of every skill level
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Ten monthly meetings, other events and
shows
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Great monthly newsletter
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Indispensible book – “Growing Roses in
Colorado” free with new membership
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$15.00 yearly dues
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website-www.denverrosesociety.org