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| The Paradise rose in the centeris posed on the hood of a Lincoln Town Car. Easy Does It rose is on the left. |
I found a new way to protect flowers from the devouring weed-eater. I have used plastic collars, but carboard boxes are even better - shorter, flaps easily folded inward, rugged, and soil enriching. The entire yard has been covered with cardboard and wood mulch, one time or another. Rich soil is also loved by weeds, so I circulate among the plants and trim back the weeds and let them rot into the greedy soil, always looking for more organic enrichment.
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| White Knockout roses flourished for a time. White roses are weaker because the redness has been downplayed. |
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| Double red Knockouts were a great way to fill in vases of flowers. We took them in plastic cups to various medical offices. Several doctors said, "You are in another league altogether." Yes - bush league. |
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| These roses were gathered as a favor for a chiropractor's office promotion. The staff loved the bounty of roses. |
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| Notice the fine Limoges rose vase. No wait, that is a soft drink cup. |
