I just sent it off. Let me know if you hear from her. :-) (I hope I have the right addy, it's been awhile since I corresponded...)
Cool site with pictures, too many to post here:
The Heritage Rose Foundation:
Goals of the Heritage Rose Foundation
§ The collection of roses originating in the nineteenth century or earlier and roses with particular historic, educational, or genetic value (heritage roses).
§ The establishment of one or more gardens wherein heritage roses may be grown and displayed.
§ The advancement of research and investigations into heritage roses, including history, identification, genetics and breeding, propagation, diseases and pests, and suitability for landscape use.
§ The publishing and dissemination of information about heritage roses, including any and all research that emanates from the foundation.
§ The establishement and maintenace of a library of books, periodicals, research papers, manuscripts, catalogues, and other items to facilitate further research and investigation into heritage roses.
§ The establishment of public knowledge of heritage roses through seminars, meetings, forums, panels, lectures, tours and exhibits designed to encourage and increase the public's perception of heritage roses.
http://www.heritagerosefoundation.org/