abbreviations

Here are some commonly used abbreviations used when discussing roses:

• ARE – Antique Rose Emporium (mail‑order nursery)
• ARS – American Rose Society
• DAs or ER – David Austin Roses or English Roses
• FB or FL – Floribunda
• HT – Hybrid Tea
• J&P – Jackson and Perkins (mail‑order nursery)
• Min – Miniature
• OGR – Old Garden Rose
• RYT – Roses of Yesterday and Today (mail‑order nursery)