René Barbier (rose grower)
René Barbier (* 1845; † 1931) was a French rose breeder .
Barbier introduced the Rosa luciae var. Wichuraiana Koidz found in Japan from America in the 1890s . and cultivated 23 Wichurana hybrids from their seedlings . This made him the most important climbing rose grower before the First World War . In addition, his polyanthas with their strong colors were in demand. His son Georges continued to grow roses until the Second World War, when the company was completely closed in 1972.
Important breeds
- Alberic Barber (1900)
- Paul Transom (1900)
- Léontine Gervais (1903)
- Francois Juranville (1906)
- Alexandre Girault (1909)
- Wichmoss (1911)
- La Marne (1915)
- Auguste Gervais (1918)
- Verdun (1918)
- Albertine (1921)
Albéric Barbier (1900)
Paul Transom (1900)
Alexandre Girault (1909)
Albertine (1921)
.jpg)
See also
Web links
Commons : Rosen von Barbier - Album with pictures, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Barber, René |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French rose grower |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1845 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1931 |