NEW ROSE INTRODUCTIONS  FOR 2007
The Pittsburgh Rose Society is pleased to offer you a summary of the new rose
introductions for 2007.  We have posted a article by Ralph Stehle, past president and
board member of the Pittsburgh society.  This is reprinted from the December 2006
Newsletter.  To receive this newsletter 11 times per year, join the Pittsburgh Rose
Society for $15.  Go to The membership page for more information(Membership page)


RELAX AND DREAM  by Ralph Stehle, CR

It is that time of the year to wish a Happy New Rose Gardening Year. What better way to issue in the New Year
than to sit back in an easy chair looking through rose catalogs and dreaming of what next year has in store for
our rose garden. Here are some rose suppliers that will forward you their 2007 catalog or their web site if you
like to spend time dreaming at your computer. Also listed are the new roses that are being offered for '07'.

First, the ones that can be found at local garden centers:
Apricot Candy, Apricot Hybrid Tea, Fragrance-Spicy, ,Hybridizer- Meilland International, Offered by Star Climbing
Crimson Star, Red, Fragrance-Apple, Hybridizer¬Meilland International, Offered by Star
Easter Basket, Floribunda, Yellow/white blend, Fragrance¬Slight, Hybridizer-Meilland Intn., Offered by Star
Eternal Flame, Hybrid Tea, Yellow, Fragrance-Very Strong, Hybridizer-Meilland Intn., Offered by Star
Mother of Pearl, Grandiflora, Light Pink, Fragrance Me¬dium, Hybridizer-Meilland Intn. Offered by Star
Rainbow Knock Out, Shrub, Light Pink, Fragrance-None, Hybridzer- William Radler, Offered by Star
Sweet Promise, Hybrid Tea, Salmon Pink, Fragrance- Strong, Hybridzer-Meilland Intn., Star
The above are pictured and described in detail on their web site - www.starroses.com

Baby Bloomer, Miniature, Pink, Fragrance-Light, Hybridizer Keith W. Zary
Good 'n Plenty, Mini Shurb, Pink/White, Fragrance-Light, Hybridizer- Keith W. Zary,
Moondance, Floribunda, White, Fragrance-Raspberries, Hybridizer-Keith W. Zary,
Plum Frost, Shrub, Purple, Fragrance-Strong Lemon, Hybridizer-Keith W.Zary
The four above are Jackson & Perkins wholesale roses and will be found at Garden centers while the five
introductions below can also be found in their 2007 Spring Catalog. www.jacksonandperkins.com

Happy Chappy, Groundcover, Yellow/Orange/Pink, Fra¬grance-Light, Hybridizer-Peter Isink,
Pope John Paul II, Hybrid Tea, Pure White, Fragrance¬Strong Citrus, Hybridizer-Keith W. Zary
Sheer Magic, Hybrid Tea, Coral/Red Fragrance-Light Spicy, Hybridizer-Keith W. Zary
Welcome Home, Hybrid Tea, Buttery Yellow, Fragrance¬Licorice, Hybridizer-Keith w. Zary
Wi/d Thing, Shrub, Hot Pink, Fragrance-Slight, Hybridizer¬Keith W. Zary For a J&P catalog call 800-292-4769 or
E-mail: jacksonandperkins.com; www.jacksonandperkins.com

Gentle Giant, Hybrid Tea, Cerise Pink, Fragrance-Fruity, Hybridizer- Tom Carruth
In The Mood, Hybrid Tea, True Red, Fragrance-Mild Tea, Hybridizer-Tom Carruth
Topsy Turvy, Floribunda, Scarlet, Fragrance-Mild Apple,Hybridizer-Tom Carruth
Vavoom, Floribunda, Yellow Orange, Fragrance-Spicy, Hybridizer-Tom Carruth
We Salute You, Hybrid Tea, Orange, Frangrance-Spicy, Hybridizer- Tom Carruth
Most Weeks roses are pictured and described in more detail on their web site: www.weeksroses.com

Bailey Roses are wholesale only and displayed in a catalog that is supplied only to garden centers. Their web
site is: www.baileynurseries.com but does not show their line of roses.
Fiesta, Shrub, Pink blend, Frangrance-Mild, Hybridizer-PingLim
Pink Pearls, Shrub, Deep Pink, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer¬PingLim
Showtime, Climbing Shrub, Clear Red, Fragrance-M i Id, Hybridizer-Ping Lim
Snowdrift, Shrub, White, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer-PingLim
Sweet Fragrance, Grandiflora, Apricot, Frangrance-Strong Rose, Hybridizer-PingLim
Yellow Brick Road, Shrub, Deep Yellow, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer-PingLim

The following roses are mainly available through catalog orders.
From Nor'East Miniature Roses,just call 800-426-6485 or www.noreast-miniroses.com for a catalog. (ed.note: or
as with most of these sites, you may order direct).
Bonfire, Miniature, Red, Fragrance-Slight Sweet, Hybridizer¬Frank Benardella
Happy Thoughts, Miniature, Orange, Fragrance-Slight, Hybridizer- W. R. White
Leading Lady, Mini-flora, White/Pink, Fragrance-Moderate, Hybridizer-Frank Benardella
Light Of Day, Floribunda, Light Yellow, Fragrance-Slight, Hybridizer-Lillian (Chip) Savelle/W. R. White
Mother Lode, Miniature, Rich Yellow, Fragrance-Slight, Hybridizer-W. R. White
Remember Dee, Mini-Flora, Pure White, Fragrance-Slight, Hybridizer-Sparks

From the great Ben Williams and available from Hortico, Inc. www.hortico.com
Bowie Pink Lady, Hybrid Tea, Light & Dark Pink, Fra¬grance-Moderate, Hybridizer-J. Benjamin Williams
Williamsburg Days, Shrub, Pink/Red, Fragrance Moderate, Hybridizer-J. Benjamin Williams

The Roses Unlimited collection, 864 682 7673 or www.rosesunlimitedownroot.com are:
CharIotte Jan, Shrub, Pink, Fragrance-Good, Hybridizer-J. Benjamin Williams
Coffee Country, Floribunda, Mauve Blend, Fragrance-Light an Sweet, Hybridizer- V iru Viraghavan
Out of India, Shrub, Medium Red, Fragrance-None, Hybrid¬izer-Viru Viraraghavan

From the David Austin catalog and at many Garden Centers. Web-site www.davidaustinroses.com
Crown Princess Margareta, English Rose, Apricot, Fragrance-Fruity, Hybridizer-David Austin
Huntington Rose, English Rose, Pink, Fragrance-Old Rose, Hybridizer-David Austin
Lady Emma Hamilton, English Rose, Rich Orange, Fragrance-Strong Fruity, Hybridizer-David Austin
Sister Elizabeth, English Rose, Pink/lilac, Fragrance-Old Rose, Hybridizer-David Austin
The Shepherdess, English Rose, Apricot Pink, Fragrance¬Fruity, Hybridizer- David Austin

From Canada comes Select Roses, www.selectroses.ca Phone 604-530-5786
John Jambor, Miniature, Mauve/Pink, Frangrance-Mild, Hybridizer-Brad Jalbert
St.Benedict, Shrub, Apricot Blend Frangrance-Light Sweet Wild Rose, Hybridizer-Brad Jalbert

Witherspoon Roses is offering the following at www.witherspoonrose.com or 800 643 0315
R. K. Witherspoon Hybrid Tea, White with Pink, Fragrance¬Very Strong Sweet, Sport of Tiffany

Edmunds' Roses is also offering Moondance, Strike It Rich and Rainbow Knock Out at 800-347-7609 or
www.edmundsroses.com  plus the following new introductions:
Falling In Love, Hybrid Tea, Fragrance-Strong Rose/Fruit, Hybridizer- Tom Carruth
Watercolor, Shrub, Kaleidoscope of Colors, Fragrance¬Slight Apple, Hybridizer-Tom Carruth
Commonwealth Glory, Hybrid Tea, Ivory/Peach/lilac, Fragrance-Strong, Hybridizer-Harkness( 1998)
Candy Land Climber, Hybrid Tea, Rose/Cream, Frangrance¬Cut Apple, Hybridizer- Tom Carruth
Burgundy Iceberg, Floribunda, Purlpe/Red, Fragrance-Mild Honey, Hybridizer-Swane
Wing Ding, Polyantha, Red, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer-Tom Carruth
Bovivar, Floribunda, Neon Fuchsia pink, Fragrance-None, Hybridizer-Martin

Find Bridges Roses at www.bridgesroses.com or 704-538-9412 to see more besides these 2007 introductions:
Shenanddoah, Miniature, Red, Fragrance-none, Hybridizer¬Dennis Bridges
Ricky Hendrick, Mini-Flora, Red, Fragrance-None, Hydridizer-Hendrick
Molly, Miniature, Bright Pink, Fragrance-Little, Hybridizer¬Dennis Bridges
Sassy Cindy, Mini-Flora, Dark Pink/White Reverse, Fra¬grance-None, Hybridizer-Dennis Bridges

Rosemania offers Ready, Willing & Able along with the following at www.rosemania.com:
Ready, Mini-Flora, Yellow/pink, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer¬Robbie Tucker
Willing, Miniature, Yellow/PinkiRed, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer-Robbie Tucker
Able, Miniature, Yellow/Orange, Fragrance-Mild, Hybridizer¬Robbie Tucker
John Boy, Miniature, Yellow/Pink, Fragrance None, Hybrid¬izer-RobbieTucker

Listed below are other rose catalog and web vendors that you might enjoy checking:
Almost Heaven Roses - 704-7324-787 or www.almostheavenroses.com
Antique Rose Garden - 337-394-8877 or www.antiquerosegardens.com
The Appalachian Rose-423-519-0480 or www.appalachianrose.com
Ashdown Roses - 864-468-4900 or www.ashdownroses.com
Challlblee's Rose Nursery-1-800-56-ROSE or www.chambleeroses.com
Cool Roses-561-684 2421 or www.coolroses.com
Countryside Roses - 228-452-2697 or www.countrysideroses.com
Heirloom Roses- 503-538-1576 or www.heirloomroses.com
High Country Roses - 800-552-2082 or www.highcountryroses.com
Northland Rosarium - 509-448-4968 or www.northlandrosarium.com
Pickering Nurseries Inc. -905-753-2155 or www.pickeringnurseries.com
Rogue Valley Roses - 541-535-1307 or www.roguevalleyroses.com
Roses Of  Yesterday & Today - 831-728-1901or www.rosesofyesterday.com
Roses In Tulsa Inc. - 918-455-7632 or www.rosesintulsa.com
Tate Rose Nursery - 903-593-1020 or www.tateroses.com
John's Miniature Roses 503-538-1576 or www.johnsminiatureroses.com
Moore Miniature Roses -Sequoia Nursery- 559-732-0309; No Web site
Taylor's Roses - 251-928-5008; No Web Site

This list gives you the major rose distributors. Some offer printed catalogs while others only list on the web sites
today. You can see many of the new roses pictured in the November issue of the American Rose magazine. This
magazine is worth the price of joining the American Rose Society. It is filled with great articles of interest to all
rose growers. Order the rose catalogs of your choice or visit their websites and dream about your 2007 rose
garden while you relax and enjoy the rest of the winter.  (Ed.Note:  All these web links have been tested.  If you
got an  error page it is because the site is undergoing maintenance.)  

Web Master:  David McKibben
dhmckibben@hotmail.com

Page was lasted edited on 9/2/2007

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