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The Sleepy History of Roses

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The History of Roses

Long-stemmed roses associated with romance and valentine stay could be said to originate from Josephine's garden. The empress played an important part in creating the modern day rose industry. Water-culturists experimented, breeding different kinds of roses. Then, in the 19th century, the hybrid tea rose was created in France. It is fragrant, robust, beautifully shaped, and blooms again and again. Professional breeders sometimes experiment with up to 100,000 crosses.

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