Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose

I have always owned Chrysler Imperial roses ever since I got into gardening as a teenager. In fact, the way I first became aware of this variety was because I was being driven to school by my father in an '82 Imperial that his sister had just purchased used. I saw sticking out from under the seat a gardening catalog that the previous owner had left, so I picked it up to flip through. On the back were some pictures of roses and one in particular struck me. I looked at the name, and was surprised to find it was the same as the car I was riding in. Not only that, but this particular Imperial coupe was a burgundy color w/ maroon interior, roughly the same as the rose in the picture. Irony of ironies...

Since then, I have alway tried to have one of these in my collection when my living situation permitted gardening, and whenever I happen to visit a botannical garden, I head for the roses and seek out this variety.

From: "Lupe Rodriguez" <lupee@xxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:13:05 -0700

Where can I buy some of these Imperial roses? I'm in the San Diego area.

Lupe
60 Thunderbird Hard Top
64 Imperial Crown Coupe

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From: Dave Wilker

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Subject: Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant

I have a "Chrysler Imperial" rose in my garden. It is indeed a beautiful dark red flower.

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

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Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 1:29 PM

Subject: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant

This variety of rose won the 1965 James Alexander Gamble Most Frangrant Medal. It's a medium to dark red Hybrid Tea-style rose. And a beautiful one, just like the car. May end up planting some in my yard one of these days. Rex Allen Novato, CA

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