Did you know that in 1957, Audie Murphy had a rose named in his honor?
This rose was one he apparently enjoyed too because he planted them in
his yard at his home in Toluca Lake, California. The rose is smaller
than most domestic roses seen in flower shops. This particular rose
is propigated from root stock by the grower. Because of this, it takes
about a year to receive the plant once an order has been placed.
The Audie Murphy Rose bush above was won by
John Shirley
who was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. John
received this particular plant around 1987 at a 3rd Infantry Division
Outpost meeting. John, who attends meetings with Outpost 54 of Northern
and Central California, states the plant was donated for an Outpost raffle
by a veteran from a signal company of the Third Infantry Division. The
plant, which grows in Mr. Shirley's garden, is still strong and vigorous.
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| Audie Murphy Rose |
Photo Provided By
The American Cotton Museum
Greenville, Texas
Artifact #997-069-079 |
This photo was taken in 1957 and was an advertisement for the Roseway Nurseries in Beaverton, Oregon.
It is not known if this nursery still exists. It was graciously provided to the web site by
the American Cotton Museum.
If you are interested in obtaining this rose, you can click on the link
provided in the table below or order it using the information provided. There
will be an additional cost for shipping depending on your zip code and location.
If you visit the grower's website (click on the link below) the shipping costs
for your location can be determined.
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The Audie Murphy Rose |
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| Class: |
Hybrid Tea |
| Color: |
Medium Red |
| Fragrance: |
Outstanding Fragrance |
| Rebloom: |
Good, Reliable Rebloom |
| Introduced: |
1957 |
| Introducer: |
Lammerts |
| Description: |
Charlotte Armstrong mothered some
extraordinary roses, the Audie Murphy rose
being one of the standouts; a vibrant lipstick
shade of red that glows in the garden, with a
bright, fresh scent. |
Available
Through: |
Vintage Gardens
2833 Gravenstein Highway South
Sebastopol, California 95472
Phone: (707) 829-2035
Fax: (707) 829-9516 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.vintagegardens.com/ |
| Price: |
$12.50 |
| Shipping: |
Extra and depends on your zip code. |
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