Today's Flowers - August 23

Full Blown Rose - John F. Kennedy

In my rose garden (very small, only 4 roses, two of which are of this variety), the John F. Kennedy rose is the longest blooming. There may be one or two buds left to open, but when other roses have finished, the J.F.K. is still putting on new growth. The buds have an ivory hue, but when fully opened, the rose is very white.

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ABC Wednesday - "G"

"G" Is for New Growth

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New growth on the moss at the base of a tree in my back yard.

New growth on the rose bush

New growth on the Peach Tree

New growth on the sweet Pussy Willow

With all this new growth, can Spring be far behind?

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Today's Flowers # 25

Rose "Dainty Bess"

Family: Rosaceae Genus: Rosa Cultivar: Dainty Bess

Hybridized by Archer; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1925

This photo was not taken during this week of ice and very cold weather, but during "rose season" this past summer. I've had this rose bush in my garden for almost 20 years. "Dainty Bess" is a Hybrid Tea Rose and is "single," in that it does not have multiple layers of petals. It has a faint but sweet perfume and is one of my favorites.

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Today's Flowers - Post 100

Rose - "Oklahoma"

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The year's last rose from this bush in my garden. Not only are the petals beautiful, but the blossoms have a heady rose fragrance; a lovely combination.

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Today's Flowers - Post 83

Rose "John F. Kennedy"

A rose in my garden. The bush is currently blooming for the third time this year.

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Today's Flowers - Post 64

Christie's Rose - "Welcome Home"

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