Painting the Roses Red

I spent yesterday afternoon reading a classic novel in a rose garden surrounded by lovely blooms and their sweet perfume...it was so elegant and delightful that I went back today and took some pictures. One of the gardeners happened to be there and I learned a few things. First, did you know that Greenville has a Rose Society? I didn't! Also, apparently purple is the most difficult color of rose to cultivate. If you live in the area, you should go spend an afternoon there. I think that the gardener was quite pleased that I appreciated his work and told me to tell my friends about it, so I am! This is the Shaw Rose Garden on East Camperdown Way.