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Roses

In the Rose Garden with Sky

Well, it’s time to start planning that new rose garden you’ve always wanted, or renovating your old one that’s just a little tired. This year’s new roses are very exciting - winners in color, disease resistance, and fragrance. To name a few: 2005 AARS winner About Face is yellow inside, bronzy orange outside. Aromatherapy offers strong fruity fragrance in a perfect pink bloom. Black Baccarra is one of the blackest reds ever. Lime Sublime is an unusual, exquisite chartreuse white.

In the shrub rose department Sky is adding quite a few new ones - these roses are so carefree, they’re a must for all! We’ll have lots of minis for containers and small spaces. Finally, we’re carrying numerous roses whose sales benefit different organizations: Cesar E. Chavez, Firefighter, Ronald Reagan, Compassionate Friend, and more!

Check our rose list (PDF) for a complete listing. Come in early for the best selection, and remember that Sky experts are always available to help you be a successful rose grower.

By Deborah Abbott
Skylights Spring 2005, Vol 19, No. 1

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