This beautiful semi-double rambler rose was given to us by my sister. She lives in an 1880's Victorian house, and we can only guess that this is an old rambler planted way back when. It starts with yellowish-ivory buds and then opens up pretty white. The stamens are beautiful and prominent and there is a sweet fragrance that carries on the air. The fragrance is not "rose"--I wish I could describe it accurately, but I can't. As the flower ages, the stamens will turn brown and the petals fold up. The foliage is dark green and is extremely shiny--looks like it has been greased. I think this is why it doesn't seem to be bothered very much by blackspot. Always thought it was a one time bloomer, but have discovered if pruned back after spring flowering, will usually produce a second flush of flowers in the fall. I thought it might be the 1910 rambler SILVER MOON since some of the descriptions seem to match, but maybe somebody here has a better I.D. Thanks for any help you can give.
