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Felicitas Svejda : Scientist and rosarian
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In the Fall of 1961, I was asked by Agriculture Canada to look into the possibility of developing winterhardy and everblooming roses. (...) I knew nothing about roses. This was a blessing because I had no preconceived notion. I had to learn. The easiest way was by observation.

Felicitas Svejda, from: The Canadian Explorer Roses (2008)



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Born in Vienna, Felicitas Svejda (1920-2016) is the creator of the Explorer roses
and of many hardy ornamental shrubs cultivated
in private and public Canadian gardens.


The Montreal Botanical Garden Library is proud to present
Felicitas Svejda: Scientist and rosarian,
a virtual exhibit showcasing her work and archives.

Felicitas Svejda




Hybridization

The flowers of her garden




Exposition Svejda [Jardin botanique de Montréal]

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