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)