Austrian hybrid roses

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Austrian Hybrid Roses

A new type of hybrid roses had been introduced in the 1900. It was obtained in the first instance by crossing Rosa lutea (Austrian Briar) with a hybrid perpetual named Antoine Ducher. The result of this cross was a variety named Soleil d'Or, which was introduced in 1900. This variety is noted for its reddish bark, vivid green foliage, and flowers of lovely combined tints of orange-yellow, ruddy gold, and nasturtium-red. It, moreover, possesses the excellent trait of fragrance. This was followed by the celebrated Lyons Rose, Juliet, Beaute de Lyon, and Rayon d'Or, all remarkable for their unique colouring. The new race has proved itself to be very popular for garden decoration, and has encouraged experts to try further experiments in obtaining crosses. The growth is fairly vigorous and the plants are noted for their freedom in flowering and fragrance. The first cross, alluded to above, was obtained by a distinguished French roearian, M. Pemet-Ducher, who gave the name of Pernettiana as a distinguishing name for the new race. The numerous hybrids are given in the schedule at the end of this volume.