THE ROSEBANK LETTER
Contents
This is a reverse table of contents of each issue of the bimonthly newsletter.
No. 16 (15 Nov. '97) Peter Beales Visits
Vancouver:guest contributor Christine Allen reports on the visit
and his lecture given to the Vancouver Rose Society. John Cabot's
Ghost In La Scie:Eileen Young describes her visit to Newfoundland
and her boarding the replica of the explorer's vessel Matthew. The
rose named 'John Cabot' is also assessed in a footnote. Make Your
Show Reach Out: a case is made for having the theme of rose shows
honour significant events elsewhere in Canada, and concrete examples
are given. The Early Morden Rose Men: biographies of two rose
hybridizers William Godfrey and H. F. Harp. Working With Miniature
Roses In Arrangements: Eileen Orchard Ouellette contributes a
third article on the decorative art and recommends good miniature
roses. November Roses: a poem. Another Encounter With Downy
Mildew: guest contributor Aleksandra Szywala tells of her
experience with the disease. Did You Know: gives a source for
rose hip jelly. Super: a recommendation for Brad Jalbert's new
trailing miniature rose 'Super Cascade Coral'.
No. 15 (15 Sep. '97) The Gift Of Fragrance:
Dion Litavniks explores the subject of fragrance in roses.< | 'Adelaide Hoodless'
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Book Review: a review of a new book on roses "Tender Roses For
Tough Climates" by Canadian author Douglas Green. He Chose
Roses: a tribute to octogenarian C. Denis Yeomans. Second
Anniversary: a state-of-the-publication message including a poem
from a collection assembled by Sylvia Lyzaniwsky. Adelaide
Hoodless - The Lady And The Rose: guest contributor Joyce Fleming
tells about the founder of the Womens' Institute and the rose named
in her honour. Promising New Roses: Rachel Flood contributes
a survey of roses recently available and soon available for our
gardens. Killer Rains: a case history of how prolonged rains
coming before freeze-up can be deadly for roses.
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