Vintage 1966 Lowes of Beeston Roses Advertisement – “Award-Winning Rose Varieties”

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Vintage 1966 Lowes of Beeston Roses Advertisement – “Award-Winning Rose Varieties”

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This is an original 1966 advertisement for Lowes of Beeston, a renowned rose nursery offering new and award-winning rose varieties. The ad highlights some of their most prized introductions, including:

• Sir Lancelot (Floribunda) – A novel apricot-orange rose with vigorous growth.
• Diorama (Hybrid Tea) – An apricot-yellow bloom with a strong perfume.
• Grandpa Dickson (Hybrid Tea) – A stunning yellow hybrid tea variety, winner of the President’s Trophy.
• Ernest H. Morse (Hybrid Tea) – A Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal recipient.
• Tradition (Hybrid Tea) – A top-performing hybrid tea rose with large, elegant blooms.

The ad also showcases prestigious awards won in 1966, including Gold and Large Gold Medals at major flower shows across the UK, such as The Royal Show, Stoneleigh Abbey, and The Royal National Rose Society’s London Show.

This 25 x 16.5 cm print (with an additional 2 cm border) is an authentic piece of vintage horticultural advertising. Due to its age, minor signs of wear may be present, adding to its nostalgic charm. A perfect collectible for rose lovers, gardening enthusiasts, and collectors of classic botanical advertisements.