Sponsored by the American Rose Society, the Gamble Award is highly sought after and extremely difficult to win. How difficult? At the time of this writing, no rose has been awarded the Gamble Award since 1986. Roses are judged for fragrance, of course, but in order to be honored with the Gamble Award, roses must also be disease resistant, vigorous in growth habit, and the blooms must have excellent form, substance, and color. Finally, all winners must have proven to be commercially popular for at least five years.

PAST WINNERS:
1986 Double Delight
1979 Sunsprite
1974 Papa Meilland
1970 Fragrant Cloud
1968 Granada
1966 Sutter's Gold
1965 Chrysler Imperial
1962 Tiffany
1961 Crimson Glory

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