origination:
Frank E. Moots, Newton, Kansas, USA
JOYCE ELLEN (Frank E. Moots 1960) (44-3) (Rose Shaylor x Sunbeam). Single to semi-double, early red. Guard petals cherry to light red. Named for originator's daughter, Mrs. A. E. Steinkirchner. Bulletin #158.
Michael Denny on Y!groups 2002:
Frank Moots of Newton Kansas introduced three hybrids. Frank Keith, Joyce Ellen, Lois Arleen. None of these are easily available. Al Rogers says that Riviere (France) has 'Frank Keith' and that Cedar Creek (Canada) has 'Joyce Ellen'. Cedar Creek is no longer selling roots.
I am growing both 'Joyce Ellen' and 'Lois Arleen' and would recommend both if you can find them. I do not know anything about 'Frank Keith'. Does anyone else grow any of these three? For me 'Joyce Ellen' is a very tall, red or dark pink single. It will bloom about the same time as 'Cythera' or 'Diana Parks'. The flowers are quite large and the stems strong.
