The most noteworthy feature of rose Paul Neyron is the size of the roses, which are considered to be (perhaps) the largest found on any garden rose; immense blossoms of cerise pink may be as much as seven inches wide. Paul Neyron is sometimes referred to as a cabbage rose by our grandmothers, which is somewhat of a misnomer as cabbage rose is the common name for roses in the Centifolia class. Paul Neyron is a Hybrid Perpetual rose, a historic, yet lanky disease-ridden bunch.
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Prior to the introduction of 
Blooming once in midseason, Gallica rose Tuscany is an old, old rose. Referenced as Velvet Rose by the herbalist Gerard in 1596, Tuscany bears semi-double flowers of dark, rich, red. Golden stamens complete the picture. A larger version, ‘Tuscany Superb’ (also known as ‘Superb Tuscan’ and ‘Superb Tuscany’) is often found in Old Rose nurseries.
Pure white roses are actually quite rare; Bourbon rose Boule de Neige bears clusters of buds tinged red, but opens to a flower of unblemished, chaste white. Blossoms are fully double and globular in form. Due to the many petals, Boule de Neige is susceptible to 
Damask rose Kazanlik is named for the Kazanlik valley in the Balkan mountains of Bulgaria, famous for the production of 
Primarily offered in nurseries that specialize in old roses, Rugosa rose Frau Dagmar Hartopp (Frau Dagmar Hastrup) is an excellent choice for cold winter climates. Typical of Rugosa roses, Frau Dagmar Hartopp is cold hardy and disease resistant. Also typical of Rugosa roses are the deeply veined leaves (which should not be treated with chemicals).
We read our books and vocabulary is introduced that describes traits, desirable or otherwise, about things it seems we ought to know. Rose gardening is no different, full of seemingly esoteric terms that might make a difference in our experience. When describing 
It seems there may be an imposter afoot, masquerading as Tea rose Etoile de Lyon. From reading various rose forums and listening to some of the mad rose gardeners I occasionally find myself mixed up with, there seems to be some confusion, dare I say argument, about the identification of the rose Etoile de Lyon. All manner of hilarity ensues when rose gardeners get together to discuss whether ‘their’ Etoile de Lyon is the actual cultivar. Much of the debate seems to be due to a general variability in Etoile de Lyon’s blooms, which can range from yellow to pale cream. I really don’t care to add my own two cents to the case. So here’s some basics for ya…
Rose Clotilde Soupert produces clusters of flowers in the manner of typical of the Polyantha class, and more, each flower is outstanding when considered alone. Soft blush or light pink flowers are fully double and cupped. Fragrance is excellent, unusual for most Polyantha roses. Flowering profusely over a long season, one can forgive Clotilde Soupert occasional 
Tea rose Duchesse de Brabant offers up large, luxurious flowers, intense fragrance, healthy foliage, and graceful habit. According to a letter from his wife printed in an American Rose Society publication (see: 
