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GARDENS AUSTIN,TEXAS
Rosa Gallica Officinalis, Red Rose of Provins, Red Rose of Lancaster (from the war of the roses) or the Apothecary's Rose. This is a tough one to find ready to shoot and the set up time on this one with the 1958 Voigtlander Prominent was a bit long. Nevertheless, after about six shots this one hit paydirt. The Prominent is a rangefinder camera. Though the lenses for the Voigtlander for macro are impeccable, at that close a distance the rangefinder is slightly offset from the lens. Thus the focal plane must be set first, then the camera must be moved slightly to the left on the tripod to correctly line up the image. A small series of shots is required to ensure the correct alignment. This was well before the first SLR camera. Velvia 100 transparency film was used.
This rose was planted in my front yard and received morning sun. It is not a repeat bloomer and many rosarians would not choose this as one to grow. I happen to love variety and the fragrance, no matter how brief is intoxicating. A perfumers dream.
Species (prior to 1600). This classic rose was used by herbalists throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. Large petaled, medium red semi-double blooms surround golden stamens. Early summer bloom followed by small, round hips in autumn packed with vitamin C. Forms a compact, 3 to 4 foot shrub with matte green foliage. Note the foliage is deeply veined much like the Rugosa rose. It makes the rose durable in high wind situations. In the 19th century it was the most important species of rose to be cultivated, and most modern European rose cultivars have at least a small contribution from R. gallica in their ancestry.
The prickles or thorns, if you must, are tiny, thin and extremely sharp. They prove formidable to some insects - but also to remove from ones fingers as they readily break off even at skin level.
Gallica roses do not like "wet feet" so well drained soil is essential.
GARDENS AUSTIN,TEXAS
Rosa Gallica Officinalis, Red Rose of Provins, Red Rose of Lancaster (from the war of the roses) or the Apothecary's Rose. This is a tough one to find ready to shoot and the set up time on this one with the 1958 Voigtlander Prominent was a bit long. Nevertheless, after about six shots this one hit paydirt. The Prominent is a rangefinder camera. Though the lenses for the Voigtlander for macro are impeccable, at that close a distance the rangefinder is slightly offset from the lens. Thus the focal plane must be set first, then the camera must be moved slightly to the left on the tripod to correctly line up the image. A small series of shots is required to ensure the correct alignment. This was well before the first SLR camera. Velvia 100 transparency film was used.
This rose was planted in my front yard and received morning sun. It is not a repeat bloomer and many rosarians would not choose this as one to grow. I happen to love variety and the fragrance, no matter how brief is intoxicating. A perfumers dream.
Species (prior to 1600). This classic rose was used by herbalists throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. Large petaled, medium red semi-double blooms surround golden stamens. Early summer bloom followed by small, round hips in autumn packed with vitamin C. Forms a compact, 3 to 4 foot shrub with matte green foliage. Note the foliage is deeply veined much like the Rugosa rose. It makes the rose durable in high wind situations. In the 19th century it was the most important species of rose to be cultivated, and most modern European rose cultivars have at least a small contribution from R. gallica in their ancestry.
The prickles or thorns, if you must, are tiny, thin and extremely sharp. They prove formidable to some insects - but also to remove from ones fingers as they readily break off even at skin level.
Gallica roses do not like "wet feet" so well drained soil is essential.