Crop 066 'William Lobb', 'Old Velvet Moss' 'Duchesse d'Istre' Moss Old Garden Rose introduced in 1855, (zones 4 thru 9, 7'x7' but can be stretched on a fence or trellis to 12 feet), fragrant blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. Additional pictures may include fruit. fall foliage, etc. Click the top picture for a large flower picture.

When it flowers I'll over write these inventory pictures below with a picture of the flower on each plant with the date and you'll know that it was in stock as of that date. If the picture isn't of a flower its not for sale yet.

Inventory of plants that may be available for sale once they flower;

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Availability? Rose Guide & Inventory. We grow plants to sell at our plant sale. Read my notes on the zone hardiness numbers I use. Do we do mail order? Check my picture-newsletter Want to purchase? email me.

Reference: ("Classic Roses" Beales, fl:183), Duchesse d'Istrie, Old Velvet Moss, Introduced 1855 by Laffay of France. Semi-double scented flowers that are a mix of purple, magenta, grey and pink. 8x5 feet.

66-2) Potted into 7 gallon pots on April 6, 2007; 10-580, 10-581, 10-582, 10-583, 10-584,