Hi Grandma!

That's a beauty and a great colour.

Thank you, it also emits a very sweet fragrance.

Your g grandmother had good taste then it must be one of the old roses that is nt hybrid. My grandson told me at school he was taught all hybrid plants kills off the wild life.

Lovely rose Bathgate, also has sentimental value too. It’s obviously a special rose for you.

How lovely and to have special memories to go with it ..

Thank you all for your comments. Yes, I'm reminded of all the fabulous parties & family gathering, even though I was so small everybody looked like giants to me.