I've long heard from California rosarians about the incredible clove fragrance of this Mystery Climber....I've heard from Fred Boutin that it might be a chance seedling between a Floribunda and some form of Rosa moschata. Well I FINALLY got one from Roses Unlimited and it is now planted in my east driveway bed I am finishing up revamping. I can hardly wait to see and SMELL the blooms!

http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=2.5674&tab=1

A great pic from October 1999 a few minutes after my student Kathy and I found "Fairmount Proserpine" at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver!

I saw this on FaceBook....very nice. A true gentleman who has hosted me wonderfully and was a delightful guest at my homes in Denver and here. He was a blast at the Historic Roses Group Conference in Cambridge, England in 1997. I LOVE that book! John

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/20130414/bill-grant-santa-cruz-county-stories-local-rosarian-shares-love-lore-of-heritage-roses