Pamphlet, Rose Legacy : Supplement to the Melbourne Legacy Weekly Bulletin No 1786 26/5/64, 1964

Historical information

In 1964 Legacy was involved with the release of a rose that was dedicated to Legacy. It as a raised bush variety by RT Hamilton, Heidelberg. It is a deep rose pink, reliably splashed with white, large double and well-formed exhibition blooms.
The proceeds of the sale of the plants were donated to Melbourne Legacy. A note in the folder of correspondence shows in 1964 over £344 was remitted to Legacy and £159 in 1965. The rose was profiled in the Legacy Bulletin on 22/9/64 and again on 12/10/65.
The rose was featured on a Christmas card that was sold to promote Legacy.
In 1974 a rose was released as 'Legacy Jubilee' which was a yellow with the tips of the petals suffused red. It was profiled in 'The Australian Rose Annual' and distributor Mr John Neil of 'Australian Roses' had over 2,000 plants available for sale.

Significance

An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1964.

Physical description

Brochure to promote a rose bush released as Rose Legacy.

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