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'Dorola ®' rose References
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Website/Catalog  (4 Sep 2013)  
 
Name: 'Machana'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Machana
Min, my, McGredy, Sam IV. Introductions: 1983
Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p6
1982. Dorola - Macshana. Nicknamed Shanana
Book  (2005)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Allie King. Growing Small Roses for Cut Flowers: 'Dorola' is a big yellow and 'Rise n' Shine' is the small one. Both open quite quickly but are trouble free.
Book  (Mar 1995)  Page(s) 89.  
 
Dorola ('Benson & Hedges Special', 'Parkay') Patio. McGredy (New Zealand) 1983. Description...yellow...
Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 141.  
 
Dorola®. Miniature, dark yellow, 1982, (MACshana; 'Benson & Hedges Special'; 'Parkay'); 'Darling Flame' x 'New Day'); McGredy, Sam. Description.
Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 283.  Includes photo(s).
 
Benson and Hedges Special ('Dorola', MACshana) Miniature. Parentage: 'Darling Flame' x 'Mabella' [aka 'New Day']. New Zealand 1982. Description and cultivation... Handsome, full double flowers are carried in large trusses and are a deep yellow...
Book  (1993)  Page(s) 427.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dorola MACshana. 'Benson & Hedges Special'. Miniature. Sam McGredy had already named a Large-flowered Rose 'Benson & Hedges Gold' and, to save confusion between the two, the IRA registered the Miniature as 'Dorola'. Under either of its names, this is one of the best yellow Miniatures. Foliage is dark and glossy. It was introduced in 1982.
Book  (1993)  Page(s) 234.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dorola, 'Benson & Hedges Special'. Miniature/Patio Rose. McGredy (New Zealand) 1982. ('Minnuetto' x 'Mabella'.) Flowers continuously. Height: 30 cm (1 ft.)
Book  (1992)  Page(s) 111.  
 
Final Analysis 1991-92
Dorola (MACshana, 'Benson & Hedges Special'). McGredy 1982. 'Minuetta' x 'Mabella'; clear yellow; 45 reports on 170 bushes; 1-6 years; 70cms; 7.2 rating. Obviously this rose has been widely grown and liked, most reporters rate it between 7 and 8, a few decry because of the size of flower, bush and foliage. It is very healthy everywhere and a good clear yellow suitable for picking which does not fade. Really a large 'patio' and on the whole very popular.
Book  (1991)  Page(s) 38, 39.  Includes photo(s).
 
p38: [Photo]

p39: Benson and Hedges Special... can be used as a cut flower
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