This article is from the Rose Gardening FAQ, by Bill Chandler chandler@austin.ibm.com, Jolene Adams jolene@cchem.berkeley.edu, Brent C. Dickerson odinthor@csulf.edu, Karen Baldwin kbaldwin@veribest.com, and many contributors
When posting this question to the newsgroup, include as much information
about the rose as possible, such as the following:
* what kind of rose is it? (climber, Hybrid Tea, Old Rose, Species, etc.)
* approximate plant size (4ft tall by 4ft wide)
* flower color, bud color, flower size (4 inch diameter),
* approximate number of petals per flower
* foliage color (light, medium, or dark green)
* foliage description (dull, shiny, leathery, large, small, etc.)
* how many leaflets per leaf on average (3,5,7, etc.)
* once blooming (blooms once a year) or repeat blooming
* thorns (many, few, large, hooked, straight)
* fragrance (none, light, heavy, spicy, fruity, tea, etc.)
 
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