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| | My Favorite Rose - Dainty Bess |
 | | Its description in Modern Roses XI reads, "flowers soft rose-pink, very distinct maroon stamens, medium, single, 4-11 petals, 5 in., borne in clusters of 5 to 9 single blooms, moderate tea fragrance; foliage leathery, dark green; vigorous growth...." Its parents were Ophelia and Kitchener of Khartoum. |
 | | According to Jack Harkness in Roses, Dainty Bess is "the unforgettable single rose. |
 | | Though slightly susceptible to flspot in my garden..., this rose is quite healthy most of the time and has tolerated periods of heat, drought, and starvation without giving up. |
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