A rose by any other name...: Remembering rose breeder David Austin

The name David Austin is synonymous with roses in the 20th century and beyond. He died peacefully at his home in December, and is fondly recalled by Peter Dowdall.

A rose by any other name...: Remembering rose breeder David Austin
Sat, 09 Feb, 2019 - 00:00

The name David Austin is synonymous with roses in the 20th century and beyond. He died peacefully at his home in December, and is fondly recalled by Peter Dowdall.

I can’t imagine a world without roses. Well, perhaps I can but why would I want to?

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