Thank you to all the members who submitted a list of their three favorite roses in our 3rd annual favorite rose survey.

Top Ten

Rose Variety          Type                Color    Year of Introduction    ARS Rating*:

1 Gemini                    Hybrid Tea      Pink blend        1999                 8.3
2 Mister Lincoln         Hybrid Tea       Dark red           1965                 8.3
3 Betty Boop             Floribunda       Red blend         1999                 8.0
4 Hot Cocoa              Floribunda       Russet             2001                 7.9
5 Secret                   Hybrid Tea       Pink blend        1992                 7.9
6 Brandy                   Hybrid Tea      Apricot blend     1981                 7.5
7 Fourth of July         Climber           Red blend         1999                 8.2
8 St. Patrick             Hybrid Tea      Yellow blend      1999                 8.0
9 Color Magic            Hybrid Tea      Pink blend        1977                 7.8
10 Lady of the Dawn  Floribunda       Light pink         1984                 8.4

          *ARS Rating based on National Roses in Review scoring 8.3-8.7 – A very good to excellent rose, one recommended without hesitation 7.8-8.2 – A solid to very good rose, whose good features easily outweigh any problems 7.3-7.7 – A good rose, somewhat above average