1. David Austin English Roses American Rose Society Created by Pat Hibbard © ARS 2009

2. Abraham Darby (1985)  Large cup-shaped flowers  Shades of apricot and yellow  70 petals, 5-8 feet  Makes a fine display and produces magnificent blooms  Rich, fruity fragrance

3. Ambridge Rose (1990)  Apricot-pink  80 petals, 3’  Free flowering and repeat bloom  Does well in heat  Myrrh fragrance unique to English Roses

4. Benjamin Britten (2001)  Unusual coloring  Strong salmon pink  60 petals, up to 8’  Grows well in heat  Attractive in garden  Fragrance intensely fruity

5. Charlotte (1993)  Exquisite flowers  100 petals, 3’  Beautiful, soft yellow coloring on strong stems  Very hardy  Bushy growth and spreading  Tea fragrance

6. Christopher Marlowe (2002)  Intense orange-red, paling to salmon-pink  70 petals, 3’  Free flowering  Well-rounded shrub  Pleasing Tea scent with a hint of lemon

7. Claire Austin (2007)  White is a rare color for English Roses  Creamy White and elegant, arching shrub  120 petals, 4’, or 8’ as a climber  Strong, healthy rose  Intense Myrrh fragrance

8. Eglantyne (1994)  One of the most beautiful English Roses  Delicate soft pink  Large, 140 petals, 4’  Exquisite petal formation  Can be used as a 6’ climber  Old Rose scent

9. Falstaff (1999)  Crimson/purple  Magnificent, full petalled flowers  110 petals, 4’ or 6-8’ climber  Strong stems  Powerful Old Rose scent

10. Gertrude Jekyll (1986)  Beautiful, large, rosette shape  80 petals, 4’-8’  Rich glowing pink  Upright and vigorous  Superb shrub, or climber  Intense Old Rose fragrance

11. Golden Celebration (1992)  Magnificent English Rose  Award winner  Rich Golden Yellow  Giant blooms, full- petaled cups  75 petals, 6’-8’  Excellent growth  Good winter hardiness  Strong Tea to fruit fragrance

12. Grace (2001)  Flowers of a lovely pure apricot  80 petals, 4’  Repeat flowering  Superb garden plant  Wonderful Tea fragrance

13. Graham Thomas (1983)  One of the best known English Roses  Winner of a prestigious award in 2000  45 petals, 5’  Upright growth, bushy and vigorous  Can be trained as a 10- 12’ climber  Tea Rose fragrance

14. Heritage (1984)  Perfect blooms, cupped formation  70 petals, 5’-7’  Soft, clear pink at center, outer petals almost white  Strong, bushy, hardy  Stems are almost thornless  Fragrance of fruit, honey, carnation

15. Jubilee Celebration (2002)  Elegant rich pink blooms, with tints of gold  Exceptional flowering; 90 petals  Vigorous growth; 4’  Fragrance of rose and pure lemon zest

16. Jude The Obscure (1995)  One of the most magnificent of the English Roses  Buff Yellow color  70 petals, 4’, or 8’ as climber  Large flowers, with incurved chalice shape  Strong, fruity scent

17. Lady of Megginch (2005)  Rich, deep pink, tinged with orange,  Very impressive and will create excitement in border of softer colors  100 petals, 4’  Repeat flowering  Vigorous & healthy  Old Rose fragrance, with a hint of raspberry

18. L. D. Braithwaite (1988)  Brightest crimson coloring of all the English Roses  80 petals, 4’  Stands out in the garden  Winter and warm weather hardiness  Old Rose fragrance

19. Lichfield Angel (2006)  Creamy Apricot waxy petals  100 petals, 4’  Vigorous shrub  Repeat flowering  Fragrance is light, but at times a strong clove scent

20. Mary Rose (1983)  One of the most widely grown English Roses  60 petals, 4’  Good bushy shrub  Mixes well with other plants  Makes an excellent hedge  Old Rose scent

21. Molineux (1994)  Gold Medal Winner  120 petals, 3’  Rich yellow coloring  Exceptional flowering  Grows well in all climates  Tea Rose fragrance with a musky scent

22. Pat Austin (1995)  New color  Bright copper on inside petals; pale copper-yellow outside  50 petals, 5’  Strong, slightly arching  Tea-scent fragrance  Named for Pat Austin, the late wife of David Austin. She was a sculptor

23. Port Sunlight (2007)  Rich, apricot color paling to outer petals  90 petals, 5’  Growth vigorous  Nearly thornless  Disease resistant  Strong Tea scent

24. Scepter’d Isle (1996)  Soft pink petals with stamens visible  45 petals, 4’  Upright growth, healthy and reliable  Repeat flowering  Royal National Award for intense Myrrh fragrance

25. Sharifa Asma (1989)  Overflowing with Old Rose charm  90 petals, 4’  Delicate blush pink, paling almost to white at outer edges  Ideal for small gardens  Continuous bloom and very hardy  Strong fragrance

26. Sophy’s Rose (1997)  Wide, light red rosette shaped flowers  80 petals, 3’  Bushy and compact  Extremely healthy  Grows well in heat  Light tea fragrance

27. Strawberry Hill (2006)  Pure rose-pink  Yellow stamens showing  85 petals, 4’  Very healthy  Glossy foliage  Myrrh fragrance with hint of lemon

28. Tea Clipper (2006)  Rich Apricot color  100 petals, 4’  Large, bushy shrub  Few thorns, and healthy  Fragrance is a mix of tea, myrrh and fruit (pure citrus)

29. The Alnwick Rose (2001)  Pretty, rich pink  120 petals, 4’  Flowers beautiful at all stages  Bushy, upright growth  Great in heat  Old Rose fragrance

30. The Dark Lady (1991)  Rich, dark crimson  Large blooms  140 petals, 4’  Range of colors from deep pink to dark purple  Particularly good for hot areas  Old Rose fragrance

31. The Generous Gardener and Benjamin Britten

32. Jude the Obscure and Lady Emma Hamilton

33. William Shakespeare 2000

34. David C. H. Austin, Sr.  Founded the nursery in 1969 in the UK, and Tyler, TX in 1999  David Austin, Sr. is 83.  Created hundreds of English Roses in intensive breeding program  Supplies over 900 varieties  Author of many books  Lifetime Achievement Awards  Received great international recognition and awards from Queen Elizabeth and Order of The British Empire, and numerous others

35. David Austin Gardens

37. DAVID AUSTIN ROSES LIMITED (UK) RENAISSANCE GARDEN

38. David Austin Roses Limited 15059 Hwy. 64 West Tyler, TX 75704 1-800/328-8893 US@davidaustinroses.com

39. David Austin Roses Photographs Photos may not be downloaded, for any purpose, without the prior approval of: David Austin Roses Nursery Limited paulc@davidaustinroses.com American Rose Society members may download for ARS Rose Society Power Point presentations, conventions, and all events, from the ARS Website. ARS Programs & Services Committee John Mattia, Chair Steve Jones, Jolene Adams, Kitty Belendez, Richard Donovan, Larry and Mary Peterson, Diane Schrift, and Pat Hibbard 2009

40. Recommendations for Northern and Southern States Hot Summer Areas Abraham Darby, Ambridge Rose, Benjamin Britten, Carding Mill, Charlotte, Darcey Russell, Evelyn, Huntington Rose, Jude the Obscure, L. D.Braithwaite, Lady of Megginch, Lady Emma Hamilton, Mary Rose, Molineux, Scepter’d Isle, Snow Goose, Sophy’s Rose, Tamora, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, The Alnwick Rose, The Dark Lady, William Shakespeare 2000, and Winchester Cathedral Colder Winter Areas A Shropshire Lad, Abraham Darby, Charlotte, Cottage Rose, Crocus Rose, Crown Princess, Margareta, Gertrude Jekyll, L. D. Braithwaite, Mary Rose, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, The Generous Gardener, The Mayflower, and Winchester Cathedral David Austin English Roses / 2009 www.davidaustinroses.com

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