Peace...at last

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  1. wiseowl

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    1944-Gol medal Portland
    1946-All American Rose
    1947--Gold Medal NRS of Geat Britain
    1947--ARS National Gold Medal Certificate
    1965--Golden Rose of the Haig
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    This Rose was named Peace on April 29th 1945 on the day of the fall of Berlin.To celibrate the end of the suffering of World War 2.
    Shortly after this a deligation of 49 united Nations ,every country received a Peace Rose.

    I just felt that this was appropiate and It was always my favourite:)So please excuse my indulgence of posting this poem.:)

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    Peace
    [align=center][align=center] There is a rose-we call it "Peace"
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    Its beauty pleads that wars shall cease,
    A legend grew with each new leaf
    As we prayed for "Peace"for war is grief
    The rose went round and about the world
    As each new petal was unfurled
    And as it travelled all about
    Within those countries filled with doubt.
    How do we know,perhaps this rose
    Sent out a message to our foes
    And i should think the message said
    Please think of our beloved dead
    I know that i am one small rose
    but what man reaps is what man sows
    And if you sow a bitter seed
    perhaps a gun is what you need
    But if you plant a seed of love
    for all mankind,and God above
    then here i seek "Peace" and friendship true
    And i should love to be a part
    of both your garden and your heart
    If you should look then you will find
    Then through a rose
    I,m like mankind
    First plant the seed-a kindly word
    Try to be sure that all have heard
    Then fertilise and feed the thought
    And reap the friendship that you sought
    Nourish it and work each day
    Striving for a better way
    Let "Peace fill all-not just a part
    And as the years go drifting by
    Help the legend live instead of die
    Plant the the rose of "Peace" and watch it there
    As you treat the world with loving care
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    From this single Rose have 338 Hybrid teas
    35 Floribundas-4 shrubs and 13 Grandifloras
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    Now Named as the "Rose" of the 20th Centry

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  2. Freddy

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    Hi chums. I had the first bloom today ! This was my late fathers favourite rose, and it's not hard to see why. I think it has a kinda 'honest' quality about it :) Enjoy....

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    One for the Gallery WOO ?
    Cheers...freddy.
     
  3. lollipop

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    You're right, it is easy to see why-didn't the Peace rose win some competition?
     
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    Hi Kathy. Yes, it DOES mean a lot. My father was a great gardener, had green fingers and could seem to make anything grow. I still miss him, after 20 years.....
    Hi Claire. I think it was voted (at some stage) best rose ever, although I can't be sure of that. WOO will know :)
    Cheers...freddy.
     
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    Hi Freddy just moved a previous Post in to this one,(one I made earlier):hehe: what can I say This rose is the Rose and yours really does It justice,will put it in the Gallery Now.Thanks for sharing It. :)
     
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