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The Gold Standard Trials are a result
of a joint initiative between professional rose
breeders represented by BARB (British Association
of Rose Breeders and NIAB (National Institute of
Agricultural Botany) Unlike some other rose trials,
breeders pay a fee for each rose variety submitted
to the trials, independently managed by NIAB at
their Cambridge headquarters.
Based on cumulative information from invited independent
judges throughout the two year period of the trial,
the Gold Standard is awarded to worthy varieties.
Health, floriferousness, scent and commercial appeal
are all considered key factors.
The following roses have all been given the 'Gold
Standard Award' and are usually in stock. We will
add to the list as any other roses become available. |