Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant

["Darrell Smith" <dssmithdc@xxxxxxxxx>]

To those who have these roses growing in their gardens: How does one
go about getting a clipping of these roses to plant in their gardens?

I'd love to be the proud owner of not only Imperial: The Car, but also
Imperial: The Rose!

Darrell

Two '73 Imperial 2 door hardtops.

On 6/26/07, Dr David G Briant <drdgb@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> They were the top "American Beauty" selection for 1953.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Elijah Scott
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> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 7:27 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant
>
> JIM LORENZEN <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I know what you mean.  They're supposed to be a long stem, single flower
> variety.  After two seasons they went "wild" and turned into a climber with
> clusters of flowers.  Not what I had hoped for, still I haven't had the
> heart to rip them out.Jim and all of us who have the Chrysler Imperial
> Roses: these roses should be pruned heavily in February.  I have two planted
> in front of the garage that houses my Imperials.  I generally prune them
> back to 2 to 3 foot stalks each February.  This keeps them from going
> "wild", and also helps keep them healthy.  Try it -- they will like it!  :o)
>
> And for further Imperial content, this rose was used beginning in the 1952
> advertising campaign:
> http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1952/Ads/index.htm
>
> There's even more information about the rose with the 1953 advertisements:
> http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1953/Ads/index.htm
>
> Thanks,
>
> Elijah
>
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