Gene Jarvis: Rosa centifolia muscosa

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1978
Image Size: 9.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 12.75 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen and Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

The world recognizes around 250 species of the rose. The Province Rose, one of the oldest species of rose, has been cultivated since 1750. Its delicately scented fragrance is one of the main suppliers of rose oil, a base of most perfumes. Known as the Rose of One Hundred Petals, the blooms of the Province are indeed large and full in their bright rich pink. This abundance of petals give rise to another name, Cabbage Rose, and it does indeed resemble a many-leafed cabbage haed. Believed to be the natural alteration of the Province Rose, the Moss Rose is like its parent in scent, color, and vigor. The growth of fine sticky glands covering stem and buds gives a moss-like appearance to the plant and result in its being called Moss Rose. This delicate rose, a favorite among collectors of old roses, flowers only in summer on a bush that grows to a height of five to six feet.

This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Switzerland 80+40 Rosa centifolia muscosa stamp issued November 28, 1977.

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