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Brass Band Rose: Rosa 'Brass Band' (aka JACcofl) is an orange blend Floribunda cultivar, bred by American hybridizer, Jack E. Christensen in 1993. It was introduced in the United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 1994. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) in 1995. It is a medium-sized, bushy Floribunda rose, 3 to 4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) in height, with a 3 to 4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) spread. It has a cupped, ruffled bloom form. Bloom size is 2 to 3 in (51 to 76 mm). The rose has a mild fragrance. Bloom color is orange with paler orange edges. The backs of petals are yellow, and any yellow in the flower fades over time, so that the orange coloring is more accentuated as the flower matures. Bloom color is brightest in cool weather. The flowers are carried in large clusters of 5–9 blooms. Leaves are dark green and semi-glossy. 'Brass Band' blooms in flushes throughout the growing season.