Crested Moss (1827.) Discovered on the wall of a convent near Fribourg 
and sent out by Vibert in 1827. Only Mrs. Keays can do justice, to this, our favorite 
of all the Mosses, ‘The Crested Moss has a grace and charm no other rose has. Deco- 
rative crests are arranged on the bud that they form a three-cornered decoration and 
fluff out at the top like a little bunch of plums. The breaking bud is exquisite. 
Bloom is a perfect R. Centifolia of fine deep pink. Crests are often found on the 
foliage. The whole picture is an instance of rose magic.” 1.75 
Duchesse d’Istrie. Moss. (1855.) Blooms in large clusters of a dozen or 
more buds, opening to 244 inch double flowers of pale pink, delicately touched 
jilac, and exquisitely scented. For the connoisseur. 
Summer 1948, Garden Notes—‘‘Charming even deep-pink, fading pleasingly to 
Persian rose; blooms in well formed clusters of 6-10, and a fragrance to awaken old 
memories!” 1:75 
Gloire Des Mousseaux. Moss. (1852.) This is probably the favorite 
Moss rose of the experts, with a more dramatic, bold and handsome quality than the 
others. “... Another excellent survivor is Gloire des Mousseaux, a French rose of 1852. 
The fragrant bloom is very large, full and proud in bearing; free in coming, strong 
in staying. The color is flesh pink with a deeper pink center. The form is globular 
like R. Centifolia and the foliage is large, strong, and plentiful. Clustering blooms, 
reflexing sepals, the mossy, bristly, flowering branch tell us that here is a hybrid, 
Centifolia, Damascena and who knows what else.” —Mnrs. Keays. 
Summer 1948, Garden Notes—‘Our two year display plant illustrates the 
need of patience in reaching conclusions on the merits of old roses. This year, 
bloomed perfectly, almost dramatically—the largest, handsomest of our Mosses, 
and the perfume is correspondingly heavy. The big lettuce-green foliage supplies 
a fine background for the glowing, rose-pink double flowers.” LA 
Goethe. (1911.) Dr. Marshall of Watsonville, viewing Goethe for the first 
time, exclaimed—"T his is the most attractive Moss rose in your garden!” While we 
cannot go along with him this far, Goethe certainly has an individuality and charm 
which distinguishes it from all the others. The almost single bloom is about 114”, 
color magenta, with white center. Large clusters of 6-7 long pointed buds are so 
covered with moss they seem to be wearing fur coats. Foliage dark emerald-green— 
the new stems are maroon with brighter prickles. Certainly different and delightful! 
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Golden Moss. (1932.) This rose has an interesting parentage, Frau Karl 
Druschki x Souv. de Claudius Pernet x Blanche Moreau. With so much royal sap in 
its stems, it could not produce other than blooms of great distinction. Flowers in 
clusters of 3 to 5, 37 petals, tawny yellow. Buds are globular and well mossed. 1.75 
Henri Martin. (1863.) Blooms profulsely in clusters 3-8, about 214”; 
especially liked by us for the deep fiery crimson tones which are not equalled by 
any other red moss. Occasionally criticized by the perfectionists for not being 
heavily mossed, but with us, “fuzzy” as most and a wonderful plant! LAS 
Jeanne de Montfort. (1851.) Garden Notes, 1948—‘Very vigorous, 
tall-growing plant, with unsually handsome, large emerald-green foliage; buds 
are dark carmine, in clusters 4-9, opening to pale dawn-pink, heavily mossed— 
richest fragrance. Rates among the best.” And authority Roy Shepherd says— 
“Should be in every Moss collection.” LAS 
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