Peace...at last

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 favouriteSo 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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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.