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The Rogue Valley Roses Bulletin for April 27, 2008
New and Restocked Paul Barden Roses
Specials and Discounts Continue
Order soon and take advantage of our best ‘in stock’ selection of Paul Barden roses since last fall. The supply of most varieties is limited.
Introducing Barbara Oliva
Paul’s own words and photos say it best:
Barbara Oliva has proven to be a very attractive shrub, with full, lush foliage and arching canes, once mature, which display clusters of bloom along the length of the canes. Individual blooms are about 3.5 inches in diameter, on average, and have an excellent perfume of good intensity. As with all Mosses of older European origin, this rose blooms for four to six weeks in early Summer only. However, it is very generous with its bloom and they are of the finest OGR style. As you can see, the blossoms are very full, often containing over 150 petals each.  The bloom color often changes with the weather, sometimes appearing a blend of deep purplish pinks and mauves, and often showing a deep smoky grape purple hue blended in, especially at the center of the bloom. Sometimes it even takes on grayish tints, especially as the flower ages. It is attractive at all stages and colors and has been a joy in my own garden. Barbara Oliva is named for a California rosarian who does much work in her area to educate people about older roses and their preservation.
As you can see from the photo of the buds, the moss is plentiful, but short and tight to the bud. The mossing is very glandular and produces much fragrant resin, which is very noticable when handled. (Click on the photo to see a larger version.) Photo and text copyright Paul Barden and The Uncommon Rose 2008.
Other Restocked Paul Barden Roses:
Allegra, Ellen Tofflemire, Gallicandy, Incantation, Jeri Jennings, Joyce Barden, Marianne, Mel Hulse, October Moon, Oshun,
Umbra
We have added 13 new varieties to our 15% off list of 5 gallons
Select a free $12.50 band rose for every 10 roses that you buy or select one free five gallon from our 15% off list for every 10 gallons or 12 bands that you buy.
You may also buy 4 five gallons and select one free from our 15% off list. Our well grown fives will help you achieve impact for a special event or immediately bring a special effect to your garden. Due to the large size of the five gallon plants, we cannot offer free shipping on the free five gallon plants.
If you are a member of the American Rose Society, the Heritage Rose Foundation, or a Heritage Rose Group, you may choose to receive a 10% membership discount on roses that you order in any quantity when you provide us with your membership number and expiration date. This discount does not go with any other specials that we offer.
15% off AND 5 for 4 on selected 5 gallons
Our five gallon plants continue to ship using our standard method of depotting and removing excess soil while maintaining an intact rootball which is then tightly wrapped.
On these varieties only, in addition to our "buy 4 five gallons get one free five gallon" offer, we have taken an additional 15% off on any roses ordered from the varieties listed below while supplies last. Click on the variety name to go to see photos and data, including height, disease resistance and Zone hardiness, for that rose. Our inventory availability is updated online in real time.
Below is the list for the additional 15% off special:
We are open to customers on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 to 6:00 for pickup of orders previously placed online or over the phone.
Call or email us for directions or for an appointment to visit at another time.
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