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Initial post 6 days ago by HubertG
Rose Listing Omission

Sea Shell

I just came across a 1912 reference to an early named Alister Clark rose which I'd never encountered before. 'Sea Shell' was exhibited for the first time at the Autumn Show of The National Rose Society of Victoria. My guess was either it was never released, or possibly the name was changed to avoid confusion with another rose called 'Sea Shell' from Paul in England, also dating from 1912.

From The Leader newspaper (Melbourne), 20th April, 1912, page 11:

"Roses. The Autumn Show. [...] Some of the most exquisite roses in the show were from Mr. Alister Clark's "Glenara" garden, at Bulla, [...] and two of Mr. Alister Clark's seedlings bring us from the very old to the new. Sea Shell is a rich pink decorative rose exhibited for the first time, and Mrs. Alister Clark is a dainty pink single, which we have noted at previous shows. The latter variety is at its best in the bud form."

Whatever its fate, I think it's worth adding to the Clark list.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 5 days ago by Patricia Routley
I do too HubertG. Added.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 5 days ago by HubertG
Thank you, Patricia.
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