A First Prize Box of Newer Roses – Vintage Botanical Print from the 1926 Annual

Description

Description:
This richly coloured vintage print features A First Prize Box of Newer Roses, exhibited by Mr. George Prince of Oxford and documented in the 1926 Annual of the National Rose Society. The arrangement displays a delightful variety of award-winning and contemporary rose cultivars of the period, set in a mossy presentation tray for competition display.

Each bloom is identified by name, including:

• Mabel Turner

• Earl Beatty

• Souv. Claudius Pernet

• Dr. Pettit

• Mabel Morse

• Souv. Georges Pernet

• Mrs. C. Lamplough

• Earl Haig

• Muriel Wilson

• Capt. Kilbee Stuart

• Mrs. H. Bowles

• Lady Inchiquin

This piece is a wonderful snapshot of rose breeding and floral excellence from the early 20th century, making it ideal for collectors of horticultural history, botanical prints, or floral-themed vintage home decor.

The print has been mounted on black cardboard for preservation and presentation, with dimensions of approximately 14 x 15 cm. It remains a striking and charming visual example of Edwardian-era botanical exhibition.

Date: 1926
Source: National Rose Society Annual, 1926
Exhibitor: Mr. George Prince, Oxford
Mounted Size: Approx. 14 x 15 cm
Artist: Not individually credited

Condition Note:
This original print is nearly a century old and may exhibit gentle aging marks such as light paper toning, minor edge wear, or faint foxing. These are natural characteristics of genuine vintage materials and enhance its authenticity.

Ref: TWA 2