Saturday, November 28, 2009

Party Dress

I can't believe the weather here today -- mid-70's and sunshine gorgeous. I needed to take some photos today for my Art Every Day Challenge. This species rose we planted about 9 years ago, caught my eye (how could it not?). It's on the edge of the driveway at the beginning of the walkway to our house. I've never ID'd this rose. We purchased it in an unmarked gallon container at a Norther California nursery back in 2000. It has grown at least six feet tall and at least six feet wide. Prodigious bloomer pretty much all year. Old stock -- it seems to be a species rose. It has the most lovely delicate rose scent that lingers in your nose. I think I'll call it "My Party Dress". More photos here.

4 comments:

  1. gorgeous photos!. i froze my behind off.. 50 degrees this morning. also some rain...

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  2. Beautiful photos. I live in New England. Could you please bottle up this lovely day and send it to me so I can keep it for winter?...By the way, I love your "about" statement. I can identify with it. I have felt the muse calling and ignored it for so many years. But just as you have learned, I found out there is no ignoring what you are meant to do. Take care.

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  3. Beautiful roses and lovely name for them. Oh, when I think about your weather vs. mine here in upstate, NY, I smile!

    I want some of that 70 plus degree weather! :)

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  4. Well, I'm heading into the mid-south temperate zone on Tuesday with 45 degrees predicted -- so I am going to be missing it too!

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