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1903 A Blue Rose

History of Downley Posted on May 15, 2020 by BrianMay 15, 2020

Mr Alfred Smith of Reliance Nurseries succeeded in raising, after more than four years’ effort, a beautifully shaded blue rose.  Given the name of ‘Lady Coventry’, the rose on opening was vermilion shaded and veined with intense blue, which predominates and extends becoming the ruling colour.

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