Toni,
Does JFK have a lot of blooms on at the same time?
Porkpal,
Yes! I love my Peace rose but it doesn't produce masses of blooms, just a few at a time. Great for finishing the arrangement though! (Perhaps I should peg it?)
Veteran's Honor is gorgeous too!
The main thing is the forgiveness part I'm thinking. Mom is going to go out and look at a bloom, look at the stem, gauge how long she wants it for the vase and make her cut....wherever and with whatever tool is handy. Will hybrid teas be able to take it and continue to prosper?