Very pretty!

Thank you, Malcolm. I didn't know all the Bermuda roses made it here through you.

Like Rosefolly, I think it's really pretty and look forward to growing it. I'm glad it doesn't darken much in the sun since, in my climate, roses that do that turn to potpourri in a day.

For the sake of accurate history I should clarify -- a group of us sent plants to the Huntington from Bermuda in 1987, while attending a regional meeting of the World Federation of Rose Societies, there. Many of them did not survive, and as far as I know, none of them ever entered commerce in the US from the Huntington (I could be mistaken about that). Then in 1988, my parents and I returned to Bermuda for a vacation, and I hand-carried budwood of the Mystery roses with me. They went through the 2-year Federal quarantine at Florida Southern College, and then we released them. Numerous nurseries acquired them from us. So I think it safe to say that the vast majority, if not all, of the Mystery roses in commerce in the US trace their lineage back to Florida Southern College's gardens.

Hi Dr Manners, huge fan of yours and upcoming rose book author (we'll talk soon!). Can you tell me the average garden dimensions for a healthy established 'Carnation'? Thanks! I can be reached directly at Victor@JungleGymFL.com if necessary

Malcolm, is there a garden where these roses are grown and exhibited in Bermuda, or did you collect them from various sources while you were there?

-Chris

Victor, I'll email you. And Chris, yes, the National Trust garden at Waterville holds the national collection of roses, and as far as I know, has all of the "Bermuda Mystery" roses. Ours came predominantly from the private garden of Bill and Lorna Mercer (now both deceased), as well as a couple other Bermuda Rose Society members.

Hey Malcolm, I randomy came accross this post but Bill & Lorna were my grandparents so it warms my heart to see where you got some of your roses from.