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    1. [SOUTH-AFRICA] GRANDMOTHER WIGGILL's ROSE
    2. Neil Holmes
    3. To all who may be interested. The following article appeared in the lastest edition of The Queen's College Old Boys News Letter. (Queen's College, Queenstown, South Africa) "Allan Wiggill (1944) and his wife Heather received a phone call from the Queen with regard the "Grandmother Wiggill 1820" Rose recently. This rose has been passed down to family members as cuttings from the original given to Elizabeth wife of Isaac Wiggill when they left for South Africa in 1820 and has now spread far and wide. The Queen commended Heather for her part in caring for the Rose." There was an article in the July 2011 edition of "The Gardener" by Hellen WIGGILL. This article tells the story of the Heritage Musk Rose and its enchanting history. I hope some body will find this interesting. Regards. Neil Holmes. ps Oh yes, I am an Old Queenian.

    11/28/2011 05:22:49