The Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-07-29, Page 13Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Page A13
Local green thumb stumps flora experts with rare rose
Denny Scott
signal -star staff
Towering over its peers at nearly 11 -feet -tall, Lloyd
Eisler and Bev Lithgow's Seven Sisters rose bush poses a
huge riddle to growers and viewers alike.
"No one around here has ever heard of it," Eisler ex-
plained. 'The nurseries, horticulturalists, and garden cen-
ters all said it didn't exist, but here it is."
Having started five years ago as an approximately three-
foot -tall plant, the plant has continued to grow, and is now
producing unique bouquet -style' roses. The roses are
roughly the size of golf balls, and sprout in groups of five
to seven making each grouping its own perfect bouquet.
A member of the Rose Multiflora sub -set, which is de-
noted by climbing abilities as well as multiple bud forma-
tions, the flowers can easily be rooted through cuttings, and
will root themselves back into the soil they are growing out
of, although Lithgow's green thumb seems to be the power
behind the petals.
"I've given cuts to other people, and they just don't grow
the same, and I've got roses all over my yard," she said.
The flowers have a short blooming period of approxi-
mately two weeks per bud. The flower starts a deep fuschia
colour, and slowly becomes an off-white before the bloom
expires.
According to documentation provided by Lithgow, the
flower has oriental origins, being brought of China, through
Japan, and then to North America in the late 1800s. Grown
as a decorative flower, the plant will climb up and over
anything in its path.
The flower is classified as a hardiness of five by the
United States Department of Agriculture, meaning it can
survive in regions where temperatures go now lower than
approximately -28 degrees Celsius.
Anyone interested in the unique flora phenomenon can
contact Eisler and Lithgow at (519)-524-6061.
Photo by Denny Scott
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Deere heritage days August 8, 9 in Staffa
Members of the Two -Cylinder John Deere Club
will be hard at Work preparing for their upcoming
John Deere Heritage days on August 8 and 9 at the
Chappel farm near Staffa located at 6867 Line 19.
Before the show, a 1950 -era binder will be used
to cut wheat and put it into sheaves to dry so they
can be used at this years show.
There will also be bailing, combining, gas en-
gines, corn shelling and ploughing demonstrations
to show off -antique tractors and equipmen
The event will feature fun for every-
one as there will be various demonstra-
tions for children, bingo, a fashion show,
crafts, face 'painting, and a tractor pull
for kids on both days.
Robbin Wenzoski of Brooksdale will
be doing chain saw carving on Saturday
with items being auctioned off at the end
of the day.
The Mitchell Rotary Club will be put-
ting on a breakfast both days and on Sat-
urday \ afternoon, a pork barbeque being
held with advance tickets only selling for
$10.
Camping space is available.
The two -cylinder club was formed in
1990, with approximately 140 members.
The John Deere show is their main pub-
lic activity. They also host regular meet -
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For more information on the John Deere
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RR#2 Goderich, Ontario, N7A 3X8
July 31st and August 1st
From 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Other times by appointment only
Daylilies, Iris and Lilies available for sale
and tour the Hybridizing Fields
of Michael and Marguerite Falconer
519-482-3664
Come see the daylilies
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