| Jerry-OJerry Olson, Minnesota's Mr. Rose, has been growing roses for "better than 65 years." He wrote the book on growing roses in cold climates and has even had a rose named after him -- the 'Jerry-O,' shown above.
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| The flower of loveWinter protection has been the thorn in the side of rose-growing in the north. Most roses -- including floribundas, grandiflora and the popular hybrid teas -- require winter protection. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| The queen of flowersGrown since antiquity, featured in poetry, paintings and rituals, the rose is
considered the queen of all flowers. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Morden Sunrise''Morden Sunrise' shrub rose Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| Big beautyJerry Olson's back yard is lined with roses and he has pots with miniatures as well. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Crimson bouquet''Crimson Bouquet,' a grandiflora. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| Tough beautyDuring the past few decades, breeders have been working to develop
roses that are not only attractive and fragrant, but hardy -- Minnesota hardy. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| A symbol of celebrationAccording to 86-year-old Jerry Olson, Minnesota's Mr. Rose, a rose, any rose, is not a symbol of work, but of celebration.
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| Loomis rosesWanderin' Wind' and Therese Bugnet' roses form a hedge in the Loomis yard. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Rose Gilardi''Rose Gilardi' is a miniature moss rose. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Rosy O'Donnell''Rosy O'Donnell', a hybrid tea. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Dortmund'Kim Loomis and daughter Amy, left, share an interest in roses. A trellis just outside a window is blooming with the climbing rose 'Dortmund.'
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| 'Little Paradise'Miniature rose, 'Little Paradise'. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'J.P. Connell''J.P. Connell' in Jerry Olson's garden. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
| 'Shailer's Provence''Schailer's Provence' is classified as an old garden rose. Stormi Greener Star Tribune Published June 27, 2002 |
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