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Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 22:14
For a quite some time now I have had my eyes out for a copy of the book on the Bermuda mystery roses. It has long been out of print, and the going rate in the used book world is $200+, when you can find it at all. I decided that I did not want it that badly. Recently I sent a note to the Bermuda Rose Society. There is a several-years-old message on their website that they plan to issue a new edition. I sent a note and got a reply. The new edition is now complete; funds have been authorized to print it; and it ought to be available within a year. I thought I'd share the good news with others who, like me, would like to purchase a copy when it comes on the market. Rosefolly |
This post was edited by rosefolly on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 11:57
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| WOW! GOOD DETECTIVE WORK! I'll be watching for it. Jeri |
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| Sounds fascinating. Thanks for the heads up. Anne |
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| That is great, have been wanting to get this book! |
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- Posted by melissa_thefarm NItaly (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 1:55
| Yes, indeed, thanks for the notice. |
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| Thank you for the leg work. I'm looking forward to it. |
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- Posted by malcolm_manners 9b C. Fla. (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 9:29
| I'm sure the new edition will be great. But this book changes so much with each iteration that if you can find the out-of-print first and second editions, they're still well worth having. I know, for example, that this 3rd edition will be limited to roses in Bermuda (albeit more of them than ever before), but will omit the chapters on their roses' performance in other countries. |
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- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 9:53
| I picked up the first edition in Bermuda years ago - it is a great book! I had no idea it was rare - very interesting. Jackie |
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- Posted by mendocino_rose z8 N CA. (My Page) on Fri, Mar 22, 13 at 10:35
| That's great news! |
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| That is a good point, Malcolm. I'm sure older editions will retain their usefulness. If I owned one, I would not discard it in favor of the revised one. There are books I own in two different editions (but then I am even more a book lover than a rose lover). However since the older edition is beyond my reach, I'm delighted that a new one is on its way and will soon be available to me! Rosefolly |
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- Posted by aimeekitty 9-10, SW 18 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 28, 13 at 18:21
| sounds cool!! |
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- Posted by planterpete 10 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 16, 13 at 10:40
| The Bermuda Rose Society are pleased to announce the publication of their new book ROSES IN BERMUDA Revisted Is the updated edition of the book that the Bermuda Rose Society first published in 1984 as "Old Garden Roses in Bermuda" the name was changed to "Roses in Bermuda" published in 1997 both now out of print, The latest edition is "ROSES IN BERMUDA revisited" published & launched September 17th 2013. In Bermuda roses bloom continually especially in the months October through May. The purpose of this book is to show you our roses. It is also a useful guide to the roses grown in Bermuda. Our main thrust is Old Garden Roses, especially the Chinas, Teas and our many “Mysteries” some of which have been accorded the ultimate accolade of simply being known as “Bermuda” roses. The Bermuda Rose Society celebrates its 60th year in 2014 as a botanical organization. BRS members have always gathered to share knowledge, expertise and resources where mutual interests exist, and to jointly embrace the mission of the protection, preservation and promotion of heritage rose in Bermuda. Please contact Essie Hans ehans@northrock.bm or Marijke Peterich peterich@northrock.bm |
Here is a link that might be useful: Roses in Bermuda website
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| Thank you! |
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- Posted by malcolm_manners 9b C. Fla. (My Page) on Wed, Oct 16, 13 at 17:06
| The BRS will be selling copies of the new book at the Heritage Rose Foundation conference in Lakeland, Florida, in November. So for those of you planning to attend, that will be a convenient place to get it without having to ship from Bermuda. |
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| Malcolm, Would it be worth your and their time to take a list of those of us who need a copy to be picked up in Lakeland so they'll know a minimum number to trug over? Ann, who needs to be on the currently non-existant list |
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- Posted by malcolm_manners 9b C. Fla. (My Page) on Thu, Oct 17, 13 at 17:55
| Ann, It is my understanding that they're bringing what their luggage weight allowances will permit. They do hope to have an excess, and that book sellers in the US will take the excess (we've already arranged for that possibility). So we'll hope everyone at the meeting who wants one will be able to get one. |
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| I sent a note inquiring about ordering a book. However I am going to the conference in Lakeland next month so I think I'll just purchase my copy there. Thanks, Malcolm! Rosefolly |
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