Unfortunately, a lot of parks will probably be affected by budget cuts. This looks like a beautiful place, and I hope enough people can/will volunteer to keep the circle going, and increase public awareness. Do they have weddings there? That might be a possible area that would increase awareness, as well as possible income.

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing these with us.

sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida 9a) SAID: "Although Mrs B R Cant might not be technically a OGR (1901), she is still pretty old lol. I really love her fragrance. I think she is one of my all time favorites . . . " BUT SHE IS AN OGR! ARS's official definition of "Old Garden Roses" is that ANY rose OF A CLASS OF ROSES that existed prior to 1867 is considered to be an "Old Garden Rose." SO, if I were to introduce a Tea Rose, say next month ... it would be an "Old Garden Rose." And people HAVE created modern-born "Old Roses". At the same time, Hybrid Musks and Polyanthas (as examples) are NOT "Old Garden Roses" because they did not exist as a class prior to 1867. Why 1867? Because that was the date of the introduction of the first Hybrid Tea Rose -- The first "Modern Rose".

Brandon - I think your film on Modern Roses is the best short description of those classes that I have ever read or seen! Usually people get way down "into the weeds", and discuss exactly how a certain famous rose was bred, or get into some of the disputes around certain roses, etc. This is fine for people who love such things (like me), but I think turns off newbies. Your film is a great introduction to modern rose classes, period. Thank you so much! Jackie