[From The Graham Stuart Thomas Rose Book, p. 139:] In 1859 'Victor Verdier' appeared, and this has sometimes been called the first Hybrid Tea. From this and 'La France', raised in 1867, a small group of varieties were raised, carrying strong Tea influence into the Hybrid Perpetuals. ...
27 Fragrant Rose Varieties to Grow This Season The beauty of roses makes them garden-worthy. Their famous fragrance puts them over the top. If you love strongly scented roses, you’ll want to fill your garden with this list of roses with intense perfume. In this article, gardening expert ...