martha gonzales
Another rose that is blooming now. It is very red and has a nice scent also. The flowers deteriorate very rapidly however.
This is only the second year for this rose and it still has not grown very large. The rouletti and the mutabilis have both grown very large however and are very profuse with blooms. We have two of each in the front yard and the air smells wonderful when ther is a slight breeze.
Posted by Bill Hopkins on November 11, 2004 07:42 PMWhat is her name? Do you know?
Posted by: jenn at November 14, 2004 06:33 PMWhat a Beautiful Rose.
I am sorry for your loss.
My sister (Mary Lou) told us.
It is called "Martha Gonzales' after a gardener in Navasota, Texas, in whose garden it was found. That's the story told in the catalog of the Antique Rose Emporium.
Many of our roses come from the Rose Emporium shop near Brenham, although we've never ordered any by mail. Their catalog is actually a very nice little paperback book.
Posted by: Bill at November 15, 2004 08:23 AMAnd now I see her name right there at the top of the post. One of these days I will learn to read. What a wonder that will be.
Thanks, Bill, for being so kind.
Isn't it lovely being near a specialty supply?
Even if you just go to wander around and look at everything!
Bill, I'm unable to leave a comment under your most recent post, but I wanted you to know how terribly sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine what you and Tricia are going through right now. My deepest sympathy to you.
Posted by: Leslie at November 21, 2004 10:39 AM