[Sca-cooks] Re: rose color(s) in perios

[rtanhil at fast.net]

'Apothecary's Rose' is supposed to date from the 15th
century, and it's a single rose (5 petals), only blooms once
(deadheading might produce a second bloom, or it might
not--never had that species to try), and is red with a
yellow throat.

Keep in mind that most species with medieval
names--Damascus, Eglantyne, etc.--are actually 19th century
hybrids named after medieval types.

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