Monday, May 08, 2006

I Touch Roses

When we moved into our home (built in the late 1920s) we were pleased with the existing flora on the premises: camellias, fig bushes, lantana, azaleas . . . and a large, gangly rose bush. I don't know much about plants, but I know enough to live in a home through at least one calendar year in order to see what pops up in the yard. I know even less about roses, so I turn to the internets to help me identify this beauty:


Also, it appears to close up at night. I didn't know roses did that.

And, just in case there are any gardeners looking for some porn:


1 comment:

Connie's Corner said...

My Dad has that same rose bush in his garden. My mother planted it years ago. I have no idea what it is called, but the roses smell wonderful.

I have no idea what the second flower is, and the third one is some kind of daisy. I guess I could check out my flower books. I'll get back to you