There are 3 basic categories of roses: (1) Wild Roses; (2) Old Garden Roses; and (3) Modern Roses. 'Old Garden Roses' refer to roses that existed before 1867. The first hybrid tea rose, 'la France', was bred in 1867. Hybrid Tea Roses are the oldest class of modern roses. They are the result of crossing Tea Roses with Hybrid Perpetuals. Hybrid Tea Roses are very popular roses due to their repeat blooming, elegant form, and the large variety of flower colours. They also have a