Flowers . . . Roses

This is the last of this segment from the bouquet my co-worked got.  I like roses, but they're not my favorite flower.  But these had such a beautiful color shading that I really liked these. Maralee

Day 140 – Rose Garden

Portland, Oregon is known as the "City of Roses."  Why, you may ask?  There are a few possible reasons, and the website "Stumped in Stump Town" gives them.  Personally, I think it's just because they grow so well over there. So, before leaving the city, we made a short stop at The International Rose Test Garden.  …