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'Mrs. Walter T. Sumner' rose References
Book (1936) Page(s) 686. Sumner, Mrs. Walter T. (HT) Clarke Bros. 1920; Ophelia X Hadley; carmine, shaded deep pink, large, lightly filled (15 petals), lasting, in 5-10s, fragrance 7/10, very floriferous, repeats well, growth 7/10, upright.
Website/Catalog (1922) Page(s) 12. Novelty Roses 1922. Mrs. W. T. Sumner (HT.) (Clarke Bros.) Semi-single blooms of splendid lasting and fragrant qualities. Carmine shading to rose pink, Vigorous growth and free flowering
Book (1920) Page(s) 167. New Roses Registered in 1919. From Clarke Bros., Portland, Ore., September 22, 1919 Mrs. Walter T. Sumner H.T. Ophelia X Hadley. The large, semi-single flowers, sometimes measuring 5 inches in diameter and varying from 12 to 18 petals, are produced in clusters of 5 to 10, and are very fragrant. The long- pointed buds open quickly, but the petals hold well on the fully opened flowers and are a lovely carmine, shading to deep rose-pink. The upright bushes are clothed with dark green foliage and produce 115 blooms outdoors.
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