(Courtesy of David Austin, Christian Science Monitor) Young Lycidas was named for a poem by John Milton, who introduced the word 'fragrance' to the English language.
Another Jolly Good Year for David Austin's English Roses
FEBRUARY 25, 2010Lynn Hunt, Christian Science Monitor
Everything seems to be coming up roses for David Austin in 2010. For starters, he is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first repeat-blooming English rose varieties.
And he has been named this year’s honoree at the Great Rosarians of the World (GROW) lecture series. The GROW lecture series is designed to recognize those who have contributed significantly to the Queen of Flowers.
Read the story by Lynn Hunt: csmonitor.com
