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| The 2nd Annual Biltmore International Rose International Judging & Trials Awards Day was held yesterday and Robert Rippetoe was the big winner. Robert's wonderful rose Miracle On The Hudson won a total of four awards! Chauncey Beadle Award for Best Shrub Lord Burleigh Award for Most Disease Resistant William Cecil Award for Best Growth Habit George and Edith Vanderbilt Award for the Most Outstanding Rose of The Trials. Congratulations to Robert! |
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| We need a picture!
Paul, do you know when these roses might be available commercially? Or do I have to sneak up to Biltmore and take a cutting....(just kidding) |
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- Posted by pfzimmerman 6/7 Upstate SC (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 14 at 8:01
| At the moment Roses Unlimited carries it. I suspect you will see wider release after this. |
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- Posted by jasminerose4u 9b (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 14 at 12:19
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| As of Friday Roses Unlimited still had plants (and the saturation of the color on the petals is extraordinary.) |
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| Congrats Robert! The color really is amazing! |
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- Posted by henry_kuska z5 OH (kuska@neo.rr.com) on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 0:40
| See: http://www.thedirtdiaries.com/2014/06/more-miracles-at-biltmore-international.html AND http://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2014/05/28/winners-named-biltmore-international-rose-trials/9693143/ |
Here is a link that might be useful: link to longer link given above
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| Hey Paul, what's happening with ATHyfalaa, last year's winner? Michael |
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- Posted by pfzimmerman 6/7 Upstate SC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 22:11
| Athyfalaa is being tested by a few major rose companies. Fingers crossed it gets released soon! |
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- Posted by jasminerose4u 9b (My Page) on Fri, Jun 6, 14 at 0:50
| I enjoyed seeing the full article, Henry. Thank you. |
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- Posted by sandandsun 9a FL (My Page) on Fri, Aug 29, 14 at 21:23
| Another look at the winners: |
Here is a link that might be useful: Rose Trials Asheville, NC USA - May 24, 2014
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