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Our good friend Roger Phillips has put together an incredible website of roses. Almost 5000 roses are listed with photographs, information and notes from Roger's work on his own and with Martin Rix. A site not to be missed. There is a membership fee but it gets you 10% off when you buy from nurseries such as Ashdown!

RogersRoses

Help Me Find Roses

We don't carry the rose you want? Try the folks at Help Me Find Roses.

Help Me Find Roses

The Rosarians Network

Our good friends Clair Martin and Jeff Cameron have put together a wonderful site and E-Journal that covers the entire rose world. In their own words.

"The Rosarians Network is the global clearinghouse for all who love roses. We provide unique, up-to-date horticultural articles, high-resolution images, member letters, and links addressing the needs of rosarians at all levels in our mutual quest for informed care and maintenance of our gardens. We welcome and encourage interaction between those who share a love for the rose and seek regular input of serious information about its husbandry."

The Rosarians Network

Old Garden Roses and Beyond
by Paul Barden

Paul Barden has put together a simply stunning website of photos, rose information and articles about roses. It's an invaluable resource of rose knowledge. In Paul's own words.

"This website is dedicated to the appreciation of the Old Garden Roses of the 19th century and before. Also discussed are some of the best modern roses of the 20th (and 21st) century, including the English Roses and Miniature Roses. I am actively involved in breeding new roses in the Old Garden Rose style, and you will find photos and descriptions of some of the best of these included."

Old Garden Roses & Beyond

Rosegathering

I first met Daphne Filiberti in Los Angles in the mid-nineties. She was just getting into the old roses and my rose care company worked with her. It soon became apparent her knowledge was growing by leaps and bounds and she is now easily one of our leading experts on the old roses. Daphne loves to travel and shares her rose travels on a lovely website

Rosegathering

The Old Rosarian

A lovely website put together by a Canadian rose grower and lover of Old Garden Roses. Great Photography. In their own words

"I have grown roses for over forty years and now have a large collection of over 700 roses and I would like to share my love of them with you. Here I hope to create a place of visual beauty as well as introducing you to many of the older roses. But you will also find some modern ones which I have carefully chosen to blend with the old ones. Perhaps I may even inspire you to try a few in your garden. But be warned, roses are addictive!"

The Old Rosarian

Susan's Roses, Gardens & More

A site of simply stunning photos taken by Susan Serra, who has contributed photos to this website as well. I guarantee you will get lost for hours amongst them. Plus your list of rose "wants" will quicky grow!

Susan's Roses, Gardens & More

SIMOLAN ROSARIO

A rose site recommended by a good friend of ours from Canada. Some good photos and information on old roses.

Simolan Rosario

Rose Societies & Groups

The American Rose Society

The American Rose Society is dedicated to roses and rose growing and is an excellent source of information. Through their hundreds of local affiliates you can meet other rose growers and learn all about growing roses in your area. It's a source you shouldn't be without.

American Rose Society
P.O. Box 30,000
Shreveport, LA. 71130-0030
Phone: (318) 938-5402

www.ars.org

Heritage Rose Foundation

The Heritage Rose Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1986, devoted to the preservation of old roses. They publish a wonderful newsletter that is a must for lovers of old roses everywhere

Heritage Roses Group

(Text & graphics courtesy of Jeri Jennings and the HRG)

The Heritage Roses Group, formed in 1975, is a fellowship of those who care about Old Garden Roses, Species Roses, Old or Unusual Roses – particularly those roses introduced into commerce prior to the year 1867. Its purposes are to preserve, enjoy, and share knowledge about the Old Roses.

The Heritage Roses Group of the United States inspired the establishment of similar groups in Australia, England, New Zealand, and France.

In the USA, members are located across the country, in five different Regional Groups: SouthWest (includes all of California), NorthWest, SouthCentral, NorthCentral, NorthEast, and SouthEast — with a Regional Coordinator for each area.

Activities, Programs & Newsletter

Heritage Roses Members receive a quarterly national newsletter, “The Rose Letter,” mailed in February, May, August, and November. Articles, written by members and others on cover a wide variety of rose-related subjects. Regular features include book reviews, growing tips, plant exchanges, and a calendar of events.

Where sufficient members exist, local HRG chapters have been formed. These chapters work together to educate members and the public, to share information and research, and to promote, and participate in, a range of preservation efforts. In Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, the local chapter is Gold Coast Heritage Roses Group -- offering a Quarterly Publication and a Members-Only Internet Chat Group

Membership

Dues are currently $10.00/year, for four issues of “The Rose Letter.”

Dues are renewable on a quarterly basis, depending on when you join. Overseas memberships are served by First Class Air-mail and are $26.00 for the year, payable in U.S. funds.

To join, please refer to the map to for the location and address of your Regional Coordinator.

Send dues directly to her/him. Checks should be made out directly to the Coordinator.

If you are joining from outside the U.S., dues may be sent to any one of the Coordinators.

To join Gold Coast Heritage Roses Group, contact DalsnRoses@att.net, or call 805-482-1066

For information regarding both HRG Nationa and Gold Coast HRG, go to:
http://www.goldcoastrose.org/

North/East: Michele Ebaugh -- 07 Redwood Lane, State College, Pa, 16801 mebaugh@mac.com

North/Central: Dr. Henry Najat, M.D.
W. 6365 Wald Rd., Monroe, WI 53566 beekeeper@cppweb.com

North/West: Helen Pressley – P.O. Box 7606, Olympia, WA 98507
South/Central AND South/East: -- Conrad Tips, 1007 Highland Ave., Houston, TX 77009

South/West: -- Marlea Graham, 100 Bear Oaks Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 maggie94553@earthlink.net

A Special South-Western Offering

The South/West also offers a regional newsletter, “The Old Roser's Digest,” written by HRG Founder, Miriam Wilkins. “The Old Roser’s Digest” is available for an additional $2/year (for 2 issues). To subscribe, include the extra funds in your check for regular yearly dues.

Send it to the South/West Coordinator, Marlea Graham

A sample newsletter may be obtained by sending $2.50 to the EDITOR, Jeri Jennings, at: 22 Gypsy Lane, Camarillo, CA, 93010-1320

General inquiries about the organization, especially for publication in magazines, should be directed to the SECRETARY, Bev Dobson, 916 Union Street #302, Alameda, CA 94501

The Royal National Rose Society.

The National Rose Society of England. They publish as wonderful magazine as well as can supply you with a whole host of information about roses and rose gardens in England.

The Royal National Rose Society

Rose Forums on The Internet

Rosarian's Corner

This is a wonderful rose forum that we all frequent regularly. The folks here can answer questions you might have, give advice if you need it or just ooh and aah over your roses with you. Check them out by clicking on their name below.

Desert Rat Rose Forums

This is a new Forum started by some great folks. Easy to use and already off to a great start. The topics cover all kinds of roses and rose things

The Forums on The GardenWeb

Go visit for great information, tips and conversation about Antique Roses. See you there.

Roses Forum

Non Rose Stuff we Like

CAMRA - The Campaign For Real Ale

These wonderful folks work to save the Great British Tradition of Real Ale. If you plan to England and wish to do some Pub Hopping, this is a great place to start. They do a great newsletter as well.

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