Here's the web address for a relatively new grower, EuroDesert Roses: http://eurodesertroses.com/.

Cliff Orent over at EuroDesert has given us a real gift by creating his nursery. He focuses on very hard-to-find cultivars, working to bring them back into commerce. I've purchased from Cliff several times and have been very happy with what I receive. His roses are smaller than some on arrival, but they are very viable. I have not lost a single one of the roses I have ordered from him, which is a fabulous track record when compared to the smaller ones I have received from Vintage.

On a side note, I received an email from Cliff recently about the progress of things at his nursery. As with many of the small nurseries, it's a difficult road. He's pretty swamped taking care of 5000 roses with limited staff while he waits for income to resume with the new growing season. It can be so difficult for these nurseries in the winter months, as the expenses and work continue but the income declines significantly. It's no wonder that many end up closing their doors even when they have a fabulous collection of plants. I hope some of you will consider giving EuroDesert a try... so that you can enjoy some of his elusive cultivars in your own yard as well as support a fledgling nursery.

Here's one of my favorites that I purchased from Cliff. This is Len Turner... still a baby but blooming it's little heart out!

Just for fun, here's another one of Cliff's elusive beauties, Hiroshima's Children. I should mention here, if you see a rose among Cliff's list that you want, you should buy it when you see it. Most of his are VERY hard to find cultivars, and the supply is limited. The rose may very well be unavailable when you check back a month later. When my HC bloomed, several neighbors wanted to buy it, but it was no longer available.

But it is available again now, Evey. I listed HC as an alternate on my latest order.

I love Cliff's rose list. He has some great roses that are impossible to find anywhere else.

Cliff is a really really nice guy w/some beautiful roses!

http://eurodesertroses.com/

Yep, he is. I sent him an invitation to join over here and he sent back a sweet email explaining how swamped he is right now. He said he would drop by the Cubit to say hi soon, but that with only one employee, he has his hands full caring for all the stock during the winter and has little time to literally stop and smell the roses.

I second what's been said. He has a great list of nearly impossible to find roses.

Hi, everyone. I'm afraid that the time available for me to visit the various rose forums is minimal these days, but how could I not drop by to say hello (and join!) in light of your supportive and thoughtful comments. We truly appreciate the encouragement we continue to receive; it's what keeps us going. Thank you all!

Cliff

Welcome, Cliff. So happy you're here. Please keep us posted on your progress and latest offerings whenever you have a chance.

Good thing we all wrote such nice things about you. I'm glad the guy from Hortico isn't stopping by.

Cliff is offering a discount ONLY IF! you're on his mailing list! So you better sign up!

Fragrance, She Wrote!
Our Featured Rose at 20% Off For a Limited Time
And Available At This Price Only To Recipients Of Our Emails!
What is the first thing you do when you encounter a beautiful rose? You put your nose in it to smell it of course. Yet, how many times have you come away disappointed because the rose has no scent? You might as well be growing silk flowers!

Many roses still do smell terrific and we are shining the spotlight on some sure to entice your nose, your eyes and all your senses. Our featured rose is Angela Lansbury, and she is 20% off for a short time.

So take advantage of this offer to plant some fragrant beauties in your garden and then make sure you stop and take the time to smell them. And remember one of the things that makes roses extras special -- Fragrance!

Sincerely,
Cliff Orent
EuroDesert Roses

Latest Deals
Our Featured Rose
Other Roses of Fragrance
Another Great Offer
News & Views From EuroDesert Roses
Roses On The Net
Our Featured Rose
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
Pink Blend Hybrid Tea introduced by Twomey in 1995

Our Normal Price: $17.95
Limited Time Offer: $14.36

When I think of Angela Lansbury I think of grace, beauty and class. Her rose carries the same qualities as the great actress herself. Stunning high pointed buds of delicate pink open to swirls of pink petals blushed with white. Then, as you get closer, you encounter the spicy, sweet fragrance of this beautiful rose. From Gaslight to Mame to Murder She Wrote, Ms. Lansbury's career spans eight decades. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the role that really showed the versatility of this special actress -- her star billing in Sweeny Todd! This rose is an instant classic sure to be with us as long and well beyond!

For a limited time the rose Angela Lansbury is 20% off our normal price*! Click on the photo above to go to our website and take advantage of this great offer.

*Please Note: Other discounts we offer will not apply to this offer. We will adjust your invoice after your order is placed to reflect this special discount. Thank you for your understanding.
Other Roses of Fragrance
Dolly's Sister
Dolly's Sister

A sister seedling of the great rose, Dolly Parton, this orange-red Grandiflora provides stunning blooms great for cutting all season long where her fragrance will perfume a room. Introduced by Ben Williams in 1999.

Our Price: $17.95

Osiana

Osiana

Strong Fragrance wafts from this apricot blend Hybrid Tea introduced in 1988 by the great German breeding Firm of Tantau. The high pointed buds open to swirls of champagne tinted petals on a great rose for cutting. A winner in the garden and the vase.

Our Price: $17.95

Duftrausch
Duftrausch

Strong Damask fragrance emanates from the violet and pink blooms of this Hybrid Tea, also from Tantau, introduced in 1986. Another lovely rose to cut and bring into the house.

Our Price: $17.95
Another Great Offer
Purchase all Four of Our Fragrant Roses and we'll extend the 20% discount to the entire group.

All four roses normally $71.80

Buy all four for a limited time for $54.44
We are not offering this discount through the website but only for customers who receive our e-mails. Adjustments will be made to your invoice upon receipt of your order.
We Need Your Help!

We are working hard to introduce rare roses to American rose lovers and we need your help.

Please forward this newsletter via the "forward email" link at the bottom of this email to all your rose friends and ask them to sign up for our mailing list.



The more rose lovers we reach with our mailing list the more roses we can keep introducing.

If your friends sign up we'll extend the above offer for four roses at a discount to them too!

Thanks for supporting EuroDesert Roses!
News & Views From EuroDesert Roses
HP SnowThere has been more snow than usual all across the U.S. this winter and we know how many of you must feel seeing all your roses buried under that blanket of white.

To help you dream of spring I share with you these two views of my own garden here at EuroDesert Roses. The Hybrid Perpetual Bed under snow and later in spring, the Hybrid Tea bed in full bloom.

Hang in there. Spring is just around the corner and so are your roses!
Ain't She Sweet

Mother's Day Open House
May 9, 2010
10am - 3pm

The Gardens will be in bloom, fragrance will be in the air and we are looking forward to greeting you. Bring your favorite Mom (or a friend) and spend some time wandering through our over 5,000 roses on five acres. Send an email and we'll forward directions.
Roses On The Net
Roses are all over the Internet these days and we know you don't have time to find it all. We're here to help! Below are links to some fun and interesting things we've found.

Help Me Find Roses. This is the place to look up information on almost any rose in the world. Information on who created it, photos, comments from other growers and even where to buy it. If you are not familiar with this terrific rose resource, you should be!

Climbing and Rambling Roses For Mild and Cold Climates. John Starnes keeps a blog and here is a post from it about climbing roses for different climates. There are some terrific recommendations in there.

Articles on The Ventura County Rose Society Website. The Ventura County Rose Society is a terrific rose society that I've had the pleasure to speak to. Their website has a section containing quite a few interesting and informative rose articles you will enjoy reading.

From The Forums. Some posts from different Rose Forums we thought you might enjoy!

Rosarian's Corner is the Forum I spend most of my time on. You need to sign up, but it's free and there are lots of great rose people who post regularly.

Garden Web. Several great Forums on Roses and here are a few threads you may enjoy.

* When to Fertilize For Spring Flush
* Rose Gardening - Landscaping Books That Have Inspired You
* What Do You Put In The Hole When You Plant A Rose?
* Pruning To Control Size Of Plants

Hiya Cliff! I'm so glad you dropped by! =)

I have some polyanthas on my wish list.........

I received six lovely bands from EuroDesert today: Abracadabra, Trump Card, Vendee Imperiale, Milva, Colossus, and Lincoln Cathedral. They all look happy and healthy.

I thought Abracadabra was not that good as far as keeping it's coloring.. that it reverted?

New Roses from EuroDesert! This is the email:
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These ten new roses are just the beginning. We will be releasing more new roses all spring long so stay tuned to this newsletter for announcements.

To make it easier for you to find these roses on our website we have a section called "New". You can go there to see our latest offerings of rare roses.

Click Here to go straight to the New Roses section of our website.

Table Queen

From the rose breeder Ben Williams we are pleased to offer you this rare rose. Bearing red exhibition quality blooms all season. In some climates the blooms may take on a more orange-red color but they are very red for me. A truly lovely rose, particularly for cutting and bringing in the house.
Table Queen
Duftendes Weisskirchen
Duftendes Weisskirchen Duftendes Weisskirchen
A wonderful and extremely fragrant Floribunda from Hetzel. Beautiful pink blooms all season long.

Lynnie
Lynnie Lynnie
From Kim Rupert an outstanding landscape shrub. Phenomenal disease resistance, nearly thornless and always in flower.

White Quill
White Quill White Quill
A Miniflora rose with quilled white petals around a creamy center. Blooms all season.
Ebby
Ebby Ebby
From the great Ben Williams this wonderful landscape shrub bears deep yellow blooms on a compact shrub clothed in dark glossy foliage.

Deborah Moncrief
Deborah Moncrief Deborah Moncrief
Also from Ben Williams this lovely Hybrid Tea bears pink blooms with a hint of ivory. Intensely fragrant and great for cutting and bringing into the house.

Tony Jacklin
Tony Jacklin Tony Jacklin
Orange-salmon blooms on a rose bred by Sam McGredy. Winner of Gold Medals at both the Madrid and Portland Rose Trials! Named for the great British Golfer
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Amsterdam
From the Dutch breeding family of Verschuren. Orange-red blooms perch above glossy foliage on this tidy shrub.

Chris Evert
Chris Evert Chris Evert
Not all our roses come from Europe and this rose is as American as Chris Evert herself! Orange-blend blooms blushed with red. Bred by our good friend Tom Carruth. Great
for the show table and the home garden!

Movement
Rare climber from Ben Williams. Single petalled clear orange flowers with a yellow eye on a moderately sized re-blooming climber. Great for smaller spaces.
Understanding Our Shipping Policy Can Save You Money

All orders are shipped U.S. Postal Service Flat Rate Priority Mail. This service allows us to ship up to five band-size pots anywhere in the Continental U.S. for the same flat rate, currently $10.70. Please keep this in mind as you place your order, for you may wish to order in multiples of five band-size plants to take maximum advantage of this low priced shipping option.
Plant Count Shipping Cost
1 to 5 $ 10.70
6 to 10 $ 21.40
11 to 15 $ 32.10
16 to 20 $ 42.80
News & Views From EuroDesert Roses
One of the Floribunda beds in the EuroDesert Rose Garden.Floribunda Beds In Spring



Mother's Day Open House
May 9, 2010
10am - 3pm

The Gardens will be in bloom, fragrance will be in the air and we are looking forward to greeting you. Bring your favorite Mom (or a friend) and spend some time wandering through our over 5,000 roses on five acres. Send an email and we'll forward directions.
Roses On The Net

Roses are all over the Internet these days and we know you don't have time to find it all. We're here to help! Below are links to some fun and interesting things we've found.

Help Me Find Roses. This is the place to look up information on almost any rose in the world -- information on who created it, photos, comments from other growers and even where to buy it. If you are not familiar with this terrific rose resource, you should be!

From The Forums. Some posts from different Rose Forums we thought you might enjoy!

Rosarian's Corner is the Forum I spend most of my time on. You need to sign up, but it's free and there are lots of great rose people who post regularly.

Garden Web. Several great Forums on Roses and here are a few threads you may enjoy.

* Tasty Roses
* Gallicas in Partial Shade
* Please help my roses!!

The Abracadabra from Moore's reverted, but maybe the one from EuroDesert won't.

Besides, remember that it reverts to this. No harm in having another one of these.

I love that shot every time I see it!

Thanks, Sue. Here's another shot of it you'll recognize.

Ok, now when I find my bigger property, I will have to order that one for sure. And several others too!

And if you really want that one, which is called Black Beauty, you can order it directly from Cliff instead of ordering Abracadabra and waiting for it to revert. He carries both of them.

When I have room, I will order BOTH!! Can hardly wait.