Louis Lens
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Louis Lens, son of rose-breeder Victor Lens, deceased on 10/05/2001, was the most esteemed rose breeder in the Benelux countries.
The roses introduced by himself and his still active nursery, NV Louis Lens at Oudenburg near Bruges, Belgium (still adding about two varieties a year), outnumber David Austin's 190, and though never nearly as successful abroad, include some of comparable quality (e.g. his multiple-prize winning white Hybrid Tea "Pascali" from 1956 was even voted in the World Top 10 and is still permanently offered by David Austin Roses), especially in the fairly rare Musk Hybrid group.
He and his creations are still frequently praised in gardening publications and - broadcasting in Belgium.
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