`                               As my mother expanded her rose garden so did my admiration for roses grow.

                                When the opportunity presented itself, I started growing roses on my own in 1970.
                                Over the next decade I developed an appreciation for the nuances of individual roses.
                                What grew best in my zone 5 conditions, and what bushes produced the best and
                                 ultimate exhibition   blooms.

                                I started my foray into exhibiting roses in 1979 and was quickly rewarded with a
                                Queen of Show award. I was able to repeat this several times, along with numerous
                                trophy class wins over the years.

                                In 1988 I became an accredited CRS judge. I've enjoyed this aspect of roses ever since
                                and still continue to carry out judging assignments.

                                In 1986, I turned my attention to hybridizing roses on my own.
                                My objectives were to produce  sturdy full bloomed roses which were disease resistant
                                and most importantly, commercially viable roses.

                                I think I have been successful in this field also.

                                Have a look at the  Lougheed Hybrid Roses that are displayed on this site.
                                I hope  you'll agree that I'm on the right track.

                                In any event I would appreciate your comments.

                                Larry Lougheed

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