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By Betja
February 14, 2013

I began my big adventure in miniature rose hybridizing back in the mid-1980s when I had the great fortune to meet Ralph Moore, who lived less than a hundred miles from Bakersfield in Visalia, CA. He was well known as the “father of miniature roses” and was already in his 70s at that time. When I met him it was as if I’d known him all my life. He encouraged me to jump right in and try hybridizing.

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Feb 14, 2013 7:28 AM CST

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Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

Betja, I really enjoyed the story of your big adventure, meeting Ralph Moore, your mentor. What a wonderful experience. I especially like how you described his energy, I can just imagine myself doing the same thing, chasing behind such an interesting person, panting to keep up! Lol.

Your roses are all pretty. You did a great job on your first one, Winter Magic, I think the color is very nice and looks so soothing.

Very nice article!

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

| @wildflowers | Post #359724 (1)

Feb 14, 2013 8:15 AM CST

Name: josephine
Arlington, Texas (Zone 8a)
Hi Everybody!! Let us talk native.

I loved your adventure!!! You did a great job.
Thank you for telling us all about it

Wildflowers are the Smiles of Nature.
Gardening with Texas Native Plants and Wildflowers.

| @frostweed | Post #359735 (2)

Feb 14, 2013 9:34 AM CST

Name: Betty
Bakersfield, CA

Thank you! I really loved every part of it back then.

Betty

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