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Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

Posted by the_bustopher Kansas City, MO (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 7, 10 at 22:37

This small batch of pictures represents several things. The first picture is for all those who are curious about the DA rose Summer Song. I actually got 3 of them. So far, in their first year, they have done okay, but the flower color has not been a dark as what we might expect. The flowers have also been on the small side. Perhaps that will improve some as time goes on.


Summer Song-2


The next few pictures are of those varieties that have proven themselves to be quite dependable. This is by no means a complete list. It is just some that I have at the moment that looked good that I have not posted previously.
The first is The Prince. I actually got a usable picture of this one.


The Prince-2


The next one is Charles Aznavour that picks up more pink in the fall than in spring or summer.


Charles Aznavour-3


The next one is one that has always been hard to get a picture of because of timing issues, but it does quite well usually. Meet Johann Strauss.


Johann Strauss-2


This old AARS grandiflora, Starfire, has done quite well for me and is a steady producer.


Starfire-5


I have always liked this next one, Paradise. It has managed to survive and continue to bloom reasonably well.


Paradise-1


The last one in the dependability group is also an older AARS grandiflora and one I haven't seen anyone else post, but one that has always done well for me no matter where I have had it, Pink Parfait.


Pink Parfait-3


The last one involves someone being one of the following: a brat, a twerp, defiant, or just plain exasperating. Yes, it is one of those "children". Little Miss Pandora was going to get involved in doing the laundry with this result. I was trying to unload the dryer without her prior approval, of course.


Pandora nesting


I hope you like these.


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RE: Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

Little Miss Pandora thinks everything looks more attractive with a fur coat. Even clothes need a fur coat.

Your photo of The Prince makes me drool.
Renee


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RE: Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

Bustopher, I hope my Prince looks as good as yours some day. I got mine as a tiny bands frome Heirloom last fall and didn't see a flower 'til this year. I love the color. I really like your Paradise also. Your Miss Pandora looks like a longer haired version of my 2 cats. Mine aren't allowed inside though. I'm allergic but still love them. Plus they are pretty good at taking care of rodents


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RE: Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

Very interested in Summer Song's performance.

Thank you for your assessments! Love your cat's creative 'nap place' finding ability. Mine's discovered the bathroom cupboard.


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RE: Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

  • Posted by beth NorCA 9 (My Page) on
    Sun, Oct 10, 10 at 12:44

Beautiful pics! (of course, my favorite is the kitty!) I got SUMMER SONG a couple seasons ago, and I love it! It's in a giant ceramic pot at the edge of the DA/corral beds, below one of the arbors in the backyard. HEAVEN ON EARTH is on the other side. SS always blooms better. I love the deep dusky orange.


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RE: Curiosity, dependability, and outright defiance.

Warm and toasy in the dryer, I bet!
I liked your rose pictures and comments, too.
Kathy


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