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Miss Congeniality                ™
                                                                         Grandiflora • cv. WEKpurmebep • Pat.#28,720

                                                             There was not much competition when it was time to crown this classy ‘lady rose’
                                                             with the title of Miss Congeniality. Everybody agreed that she’s a standout and
                                                             in the beauty pageant of the rose world, she wins hands down as the most
                                                             charismatic and inspirational contestant. The camera loves her picture perfect
                                                             buds and flowers of everlasting pure white with vibrant pink edges. This flower’s
                                                             pleasant personality will be the center of attention in any garden or will create a
                                                             warm and friendly atmosphere by displaying her talent in a vase. Her poise and
                                                             grace shows in her large healthy glossy dark green foliage - this vigorous bush
                                                             comes from a long history of beauty in her ancestors.
                                                             Flower Color:  White with pink picotee
                                                             Height/Habit: Medium-tall / Upright & bushy
                                                             Bloom/Size:   High centered & double / Medium-large,
                                                                        around 3 ½ to 4" diameter, in small clusters
                                                                        (25 to 35 petals)
                                                             Re-Bloomer:    Repeat blooms throughout season
                                                             Fragrance:    Moderate sweet pear, hint of spice  Best
                                                                        (Rated 5/10)                        Grandi ora
                                                             Cut Flower:   Yes                                2018
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                                                             Rust Tolerance:       llllllllll
                                                             Powdery Mildew Tolerance:  llllllllll
                                                                          Miss Manners               ™

                                                                            Grandiflora • cv. WEKamylcas • PPAF
                                                             It was once opined that the sign of good manners is the ability to put up with bad
                                                             ones. Miss Manners Grandiflora can take your rudest winters and most impolite
                                                             garden pests with grace and poise. This Grandiflora starts the season with
                                                             shapely buds that open to flowers of up to 60 petals each. An attractive and
                                                             compact rose, Miss Manners produces deep pink roses with an old-fashioned,
                                                             English-style appearance and a moderate, fruity fragrance. Hardiness to at least
                                                             Zone 6, along with excellent disease resistance to powdery mildew, downy
                                                             mildew, and rust make this rose both strong and beautiful. You'll enjoy
                                                             excellent color retention, too.
                                                             Flower Color:  Medium pink.
                                                             Height/Habit: Medium-sized plant with an upright moderately spreading habit.
                                                             Bloom/Size:   Mostly single, old-fashioned, cuppy & fully double flowers.
                                                                        Medium-large in size, around 3 ½ to 4 ½ inch diameter. 40 to
                                                                        60 petals. Medium-long stems with dark, glossy green foliage.
                                                             Re-Bloomer:  Repeat blooms throughout season.
                                                             Fragrance:    Moderate fruity & spices (Rated 5/10).
                                                             Cut Flower:   Yes.
                                                                                   Low  Medium  High
                                                             Rust Tolerance:       llllllllll
                                                             Powdery Mildew Tolerance:  llllllllll
                                                             Downy Mildew Tolerance:   lllllllll l
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                                                             Black Spot Tolerance:   llllllllll
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        1965                                                    1996







     Mister Lincoln                      Hybrid Tea • Non-Patented New Zealand                    Hybrid Tea • Non-Patented

     Flower:                     Plant:                      Flower:                      Plant:
     Deep, rich red, well-formed fully   Vigorous, tall and upright plant with   Large, fully double, soft creamy  Medium-sized with an upright habit
     double blooms have a velvety quality   long stems & dark green leaves. Likes   warm pink flowers with 30 to 35  covered in deep  green glossy foliage
     that you must feel to believe. 30 to 35 petals   consistent warm days & cool nights.   petals. Exudes a strong honeysuckle  on long stems. Highly Rust & Mildew
     saturated with a powerful, strong                       fragrance (Rated 10/10). Repeat bloomer  tolerant. Likes consistent temperatures
     damask rose fragrance (Rated 10/10).                    & good for cut flowers.      Best size when cool.
     Repeat bloomer & good for cut flowers.  R = 8 / P = 5                                        R = 10 / P = 8
                                                                 R = Rust • P = Powdery Mildew • D = Downy Mildew • B = Black Spot
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