New Dawn (Large-flowered Climber) originated as a root-sport from a much-abused specimen of 'Dr. W. Van Fleet' [(R. wichuraiana x Safrano) x Souv. du President Carnot]. It is a superlative rose with delicate, Tea-like blooms on a hardy, vigorous and healthy climbing plant. The flowers are scented of apple and Tea rose. It has been an important parent of climbers, and of Brownell's "sub-zero" roses.

May 13, 2007