…tends to die at Rancho Roly Poly, where only the Chinas, like this Ducher, thrive. We have not decided how to pronounce the name but love the white roses which bloom and bloom, in spring, summer and fall, and occasionally in the winter when it’s warm enough. Chinas are just plain hardy, while the other antiques that share their blood, such as Bourbons and Teas, can’t seem to stand the combination of heat, humidity and black spot that’s prevalent in our neck of the woods.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 