THE ROSEBANK LETTER
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No. 27 (15 Sep.'99) Robert Erskine: Prairie Rose
Maker: Paul Olsen of Sidney, BC, provides a biography of a
relatively unknown Albertan rose hybridizer and describes his most
significant originations. As well, a tribute to this octogenarian is
presented and a colour photo. Rosetown: A colour photo appears
showing some of the people that mounted the first rose show of the
Saskatchewan Rose Society. 'Langford' Update: Jan Phillips gives
a status report on the effort to save this rediscovered rose. The
Hybrid Musks: William Meagher of Maple Ridge, BC, contributes a
history of these roses and tells which are best known. Roselink:
More readers communicate their cyberspace addresses. Garden Design V:
The fifth of a series on garden architecture covers the synthesis
of formal and landscape garden styles, and speaks of well-known
designers such as Jekyll, Lutyens, Sackville-West, and Page. Off The
Press: A news item reports that George Shewchuk has published a new
book on roses. William Saunders''Agnes': Jan Phillips of
L'Ange-Gardien (Buckingham),Québec, questions where and when 'Agnes' was
hybridized. Her investigation reveals conflicting evidence. The
Saunders' Epic: The editor provides a biography of Wm. Saunders who
became the first director of the Canadian Experimental Farms. Included
are references to his remarkable family, and photos of Wm. and Agnes
Saunders. The evidence indicates that history must be re-written to
recognize that Mr Saunders was the first Canadian rose hybridizer.
'Canadian Dream': Ted Brown of Maple Ridge, BC, has been
hybridizing roses. Four of his registered floribundas are pictured
in colour and described. Reader Response: Another peek at the
editor's mail. Rose Hip Jam: A source is given. Screech Owls
And Flycatchers: Subscription rates increase because of (1) rising
postage and other costs, and (2) value added over past three years
(number of pages,colour etc.).