“Roses that have worked for me for at least the last 10 years”

from Larry Meyer

Moonstone, HT, white, slightly fragrant, grows well, seems to tolerate our winters with protection, no blackspot when sprayed.

Dolly Parton, HT, orange red, very fragrant, grows well after established, some mildew no blackspot if sprayed.

Louise Estes, HT, pink blend, medium fragrance, grows well, doesn’t seem to have disease problems.

Double Delight, HT, red blend, very fragrant, grows well after established some mildew

Touch of Class, HT, orange pink, slight fragrance, grows well and is fairly winter hardy

Gold Medal, GR, med yellow, very fragrant, grows well tolerates winter, grows tall

Gemini, HT, pink blend, some fragrance, grows well and tolerates winter

First Prize, HT, pink blend

Little Darling, F, yellow blend, fragrant

Golden Holstein, F, deep yellow, some fragrance, grows like a horse

Lady of the Dawn, F, light pink, med fragrance, grows like a shrub

The following are all good climbers:

America, LCL, orange pink

Pearly Gates, LCL, med pink

Fourth of July, LCL red blend

Sally Holmes, S, white, (S but can be grown as a climber) tolerates shade well

Dortmund, HKor, med red

Pink Perpétué, LCL, med pink

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