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Roses Named for Historical Figures

I suspect this is true of most lovers of Old Garden Roses, but for me, part of the fascination is the history; the famous (and often infamous) people and events that the Queen of Flowers have been named for through the ages. I love the stories!

Who was Constance Spry?

Yolande d'Aragon: The Queen of Four Kingdoms