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Dixie
garden enthusiast
Waikato-New Zealand
Elizabeth of Glamis23 Mar '09 3:47 pm
While looking around an antique shop which was closing and offered goods at half-price,I noticed,and bought a plate with 'Elizabeth of Glamis' on it.Arriving home,I read the reverse of the plate and found it fascinating.
Quote'A tribute to the Royal National Rose Society-Award winning roses
Eizabeth of Glamis
designed bythe Edward MarshallBoehm studio,Malvern,England
in cooperation with
the Royal National Rose society.
Limited Issue
(Signed)Boehm '
The rose'Elizabeth of Glamis' was named after Elizabeth,the late Queen mother.
Glamis castle has been the home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years.Elizabeth was the youngest daughter of the 14th Earl of strathmore,and spent much of her childhood there.
The rose was developed in 1964 and is a rich salmon.
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GardenGnome
Happily Toiling Away
Regina, Saskatchewan
What a beauty!24 Mar '09 5:28 am
I really like the rose, but the castle is my favorite part of that plate.
Oh yes! The clock tower. Very interesting.
Christopher
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