Thursday, August 21, 2014

Rose of the Week: Mister Lincoln

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This is another in the series featuring a rose from our yard.

One of the first roses I ever grew was Mister Lincoln.  I got this rose when I lived in North Carolina about 40 years ago, and it quickly became a favorite with its deep red color and delightful fragrance.  Mister Lincoln was one of the first roses Betsy and I got here in the Glade, and we look forward to enjoying it each year.

25 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Love the beautiful red rose, just gorgeous. Have a happy day, George!

Jeevan said...

Absolutely gorgeous and alluring!

Busy Bee Suz said...

That is a pristine looking rose George!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Ahhh--Mr. Lincoln is so gorgeous and his fragrance is fantastic... Great photo, my Love.
Love,
Wifey

Linda P said...

A beautiful deep red and with a lovely fragrance it's perfect for your dear Betsy to enjoy too!

Ms. A said...

Gorgeous!

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

That rose is simply beautiful...:)
Have an awesome weekend !

Ginny Hartzler said...

This looks like it would have been the first rose ever before all the varieties came up. It is what you think of when you hear the word "rose".

A Lady's Life said...

Its a perfect rose and a perfect shot George

Lynda said...

A good name for a traditional rose that can give beauty in a corsage or make a man look even more handsome. Sure wish we had "smell-o-vision" so you could share the fragrance with us.

Small City Scenes said...

It is a beautiful Rose--very RED. A large bloom too. MB

LV said...

An exceptionally gorgeous red rose. However, you do not grow anything that is not lovely to see.

Ruth Hiebert said...

It is a stunning flower.

Janie said...

The petals look velvety. I'd love to touch it and breathe in its scent.

Teamgsquare said...

Wow, that rose is quite red. Lovely picture

Terry and Linda said...

This is my favorite of all roses!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

happyone said...

Beautiful. All the roses have such interesting names.

Scott Law said...

So delicate and vibrant. I love the veins in the petals.

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

Lovely...

Jorge said...

Excelente foto duma flor de excelsa e peculiar beleza.
Parabéns, George!!
Jorge

Linda said...

Red red rose! Brilliant!

Krishna/കൃഷ്ണ said...

Beautiful flower

thanks

Giga said...

Beautiful rose. Regards.

Craver Vii said...

I can almost feel that velvety texture through the screen!

A Colorful World said...

It is a beautiful rose, and has lasted well!