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Rose of the Month Archive - 2002

December 2002 Francis Dubreuil, Tea, dark red RIR score: unknown out of 10. Parentage: unknown Hybridized by Dubreuil Introduced in 1894 Botanica’s says: One of the darkest blooms in the rose world. The long, pointed buds open to reveal large, full, cupped flowers. The 3 foot, upright shrub is an ideal container plant. It should be placed where its lovely scent can be enjoyed during its long blooming period. ZONES 4-9.	November 2002 Sally Holmes, shrub, white RIR score: 8.9 out of 10. Parentage: [Ivory Fashion X Ballerina] Hybridized by R. Holmes Introduced in 1976 Modern Roses XI says: Pointed apricot buds open to creamy white, hydrangea-like clusters of flowers. Flowers are single, 5-8 petal, 3.5-4 inches across in large clusters with slight fragrance. Foliage is dark and glossy. The bush has a vigorous, bushy growth with long straight stems and few prickles.
October 2002 Simplex, Miniature, white RIR score: 8.4 out of 10. Parentage: (R. Wichuraiana X "Floradora") X Seedling Hybridized by Ralph S. Moore Introduced in 1961 Modern Roses XI says: Long, pointed, apricot colored buds open to reveal white five-petalled flowers in small clusters. Slight fragrance. Foliage is leathery on a vigorous, bushy plant to 12 - 14 inches.	September 2002 Playboy (Cheerio), Floribunda, red blend RIR score: 8.4 out of 10. Parentage: [City of Leeds X (Chanelle X Piccadilly)] Hybridized by Cocker Introduced in 1976 Modern Roses XI says: Flowers are 3.5 inches, single, petals scarlet with a gold eye. Slight fragrance. The foliage is dark and glossy.
August 2002 Veteran's Honor (JACopper), Hybrid Tea, dark red RIR score: 8.0 out of 10. Parentage: Showstopper X (seedling X Royalty) Hybridized by Dr. Keith W. Zary Introduced in 2000 Modern Roses XI says: Large, long, pointed, high centered buds of exhibition form with 26 - 40 petals open to 5 to 5.5 inch blooms. Slight Raspberry fragrance. Moderate prickles. Medium to dark green semi-glossy foliage on an upright, spreading, tall (5 ft) bush. Rose of the Year - 2000.	July 2002 Marijke Koopman, Hybrid Tea, medium pink RIR Score: 8.9 out of 10 Hybridized by Gareth Fryer Introduced in 1979 Modern Roses XI says: Long, pointed buds of 25 petals borne 3-5 per cluster with moderate fragrance. It has dark, leathery foliage on a medium tall bush with a vigorous upright growth habit. Marijke Koopman won the Gold Medal from The Hague in 1978.
June 2002 Gold Medal, Grandiflora, Medium yellow RIR score: 8.5 out of 10. Parentage: Yellow Page x (Granada x Garden Party) Hybridized by Jack E. Christensen Introduced in 1982 Modern Roses XI says: Long, pointed ovoid buds open to flowers deep golden yellow sometimes flushed orange, classic shape borne mostly singly with a slight fruity fragrance. HT form, double 30 – 35 petals, 4.5 to 5 inch blooms. Tall, upright, bushy growth with large, dark green foliage.