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Finding 'St. Mary's Rose' (Saint Mary): Sources and Search Tips

Xavier seeks 'St. Mary's Rose'—possibly 'Saint Mary'—and wants sources for plants or seeds.

Search Strategy

Visit HelpMeFind.com entry for 'Saint Mary'.
Click "Available From" tab for nursery sources.
Search synonyms: 'Sainte Marie', 'Holy Mary', 'Maria'.
Check specialist nurseries: Roses of Yesterday, Antique Rose Emporium, Chamblee's.

Seeds vs. Plants

Species roses come true from seed; hybrids do not. 'Saint Mary' is likely a hybrid—buy a plant. Seeds = genetic lottery.

Reference Books

Classic Roses (Peter Beales), The Rose Encyclopedia (Stirling Macoboy), Roses (Roger Phillips & Martyn Rix). All list thousands with descriptions.

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