Apple Scarlet Crofton Details:2yr Rosa Flower Carpet Amber produces

Rosa Flower Carpet Amber produces masses of orange yellow blooms

summer-flowering ground-cover (procumbent) rose with a long period of bloom

Pick: Late August

it’s a rose that will tolerate a north-facing aspect and less-than-ideal soils

Apple Widow’s Friend is an early dessert apple and a prolific cropper

Apple Scarlet Crofton Details:2yr Rosa Flower Carpet Amber producesApple Scarlet Crofton Though originally brought from England by the Croftons of Co. Sligo under the reign of Elizabeth I, dessert Apple Scarlet Crofton is nevertheless regarded as an Irish heritage variety. The fruit is medium sized, flattened on one side, pale yellow to yellowish green with extensive, deep scarlet blush and streaking and net like russeting. The flesh is greenish white, crisp and juicy, and the flavour is outstanding, both sweet and