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Antique Rose "Reine des Violettes" (Queen of the Violets)

This is a very old rose (hybrid perpetual) bred by Millet-Malet in 1860 (France).

 

The blooms start out a little lighter and deepen to a darker more vibrant purple on outer petals as they mature.

 

Has that lovely old-fashioned fragrance and soft velvety petals.

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Uploaded on July 15, 2011
Taken on July 8, 2011