Sunday, February 1, 2009

Today's Flowers # 25


Rose "Dainty Bess"

Family: Rosaceae Genus: Rosa Cultivar: Dainty Bess

Hybridized by Archer; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1925


This photo was not taken during this week of ice and very cold weather, but during "rose season" this past summer. I've had this rose bush in my garden for almost 20 years. "Dainty Bess" is a Hybrid Tea Rose and is "single," in that it does not have multiple layers of petals. It has a faint but sweet perfume and is one of my favorites.

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16 comments:

  1. CarolinaFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Yep, Dainty Bess is lovely! She used to live in our previous garden. Oh I wish it would be spring again *sigh*

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  2. DeniseinVAFebruary 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Hi Pat, beautiful photo of a very exquisitve flower. I have never heard of Dainty Bess before but the name fits perfectly. Happy Sunday to you.

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  3. Richard LawryFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    What a beautiful flower, It makes me long for spring.

    An Arkie's Musings

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Pat, George grows Hybrid Tea roses and we have over 33 different varieties in our yard. However, I've never seen this one. Quite unique!!!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. EG CameraGirlFebruary 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I LOVE single roses like these. This one is beautiful.

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  6. LeoraFebruary 1, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    And a lovely dainty rose it is! Thanks for the winter day perk up.

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  7. RoseFebruary 1, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    OOOOhhhh that is gorgeous!

    BTW, congratulations on your award.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  9. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I agree, it is a perfect name for a dainty looking rose,

    Gill in Canada

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  10. bassFebruary 1, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    This is the first time I've seen a single rose. Thanks for sharing such wonderful flowers from your garden.

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  11. LOURDES C COSTAFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful photo!
    Lovely flower...
    Greetings from Portugal!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    You have captured the tender pink blush on the petals very well. Oh, for roses again. They will come, but not soon enough.

    We moved this year and I may not be able to put in new roses this spring, so much to do. I hope I do, but the planting preparation is a lot since we have to dig up lawn to do it.

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  13. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingFebruary 1, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    This is a beauty :)

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  14. CarlettaFebruary 2, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    This is beautiful - so dainty and delicate looking!
    Your photo of it is excellent!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    I love this delicate pink rose! I cut my bushes back last week and am missing my roses already. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  16. JudyFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    she certainly is a dainy girl!!
    i love the way the ruffling of the petals, and the stamens etc cast shadows, giving additional depth to your photo!
    i have not see a single rose before, either
    thanks for sharing!!

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