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Mathilde de Roseneck

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Cultivar
Mathilde de Roseneck
Originator
Crousse
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1883
Country
France

Species: P. albiflora. History: Originated by Crousse in 1883. DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF: Full double, lilac rose, late, very good. DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL: Rose type, not differentiated, rosiform, staminodes to one inch wide and thickly set, not differing much from carpelodes which are flecked and also streaked down the middle with carmine. Secondary flower in center all changed to petaloids very thickly set and short. No remnants. Color pale lilac rose 1(178). Size very large. Odor pleasant XX. Foliage vigorous, thick and leathery, medium color and smooth. A very good bloom of good substance.

Reference: 1908-CUB 259:144