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Title: Sad News
Post by: hippydave on December 19, 2018, 22:17:13

David Austin has passed away. A great plantsman unsurpassed in the cultivation of roses which many of us have in our gardens and he always championed fragrance over just nice looking blooms.
I Hope his son will carry on as his father before him.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: woodypecks on December 19, 2018, 22:24:16

Oh ! That is such sad news ...a real gentleman ...oh and to think how devoted he has been to our most loved flower , the rose ...... and all the wonderful and fragrant roses he created to make the world a more beautiful place . He will be sadly missed . His family will be in my thoughts and prayers .  Debbie

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: pumkinlover on December 20, 2018, 07:25:18

Sorry to hear this.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: Beersmith on December 20, 2018, 10:20:49

He was a true master of his craft.

We have several of his roses. My favourite "The generous gardener".

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: galina on December 20, 2018, 10:54:45

Indeed sad news.  I love my Winchester Cathedral rose and its rich fragrance.  And there are so many many roses that he created.  RIP and thank you.