From Wills cigarette cards, Roses – a series of 40 cards. Issued in 1936. No 38 SIR DAVID DAVIS (Hybrid Tea) Introduced 1926 Deep crimson A variety that has admirable traits for growing as a bedding or garden Rose. The fragrant blooms are produced freely throughout the year. The habit of growth is vigorous and upright, making a large bush if desired. The foliage is light olive-green, but the wood is rather thorny. At times liable to mildew, which can be checked by spraying. Prune the end of March to five eyes.
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From Wills cigarette cards, Roses – a series of 40 cards. Issued in 1936.
No 38
SIR DAVID DAVIS
(Hybrid Tea)
Introduced 1926
Deep crimson
A variety that has admirable traits for growing as a bedding or garden Rose. The fragrant blooms are produced freely throughout the year. The habit of growth is vigorous and upright, making a large bush if desired. The foliage is light olive-green, but the wood is rather thorny. At times liable to mildew, which can be checked by spraying. Prune the end of March to five eyes.