Mme Falcot, parent of Marie Van Houte, was grown by Guillot fils, in 1858, a seedling of Safrano... "Deep rich orange-yellow, petals large and of good substance, flowers not full, buds exquisitely beautiful, rich dark foliage, habit free."(JC) ..."It has all the Tea-rose characteristics except that of having its young growths a maroon-red color. Its blossom of 2-3 inches doesn't have any... scent, and opens very quickly; its colours are nankeen yellow fading to plain yellow..." (JR20/60)
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