Striped roses, first grown in the mid 1800s, attracted Carruth early in his career and he began to collect them. Practically speaking, they are a novelty, and generally are big sellers because they stand out when paging through a garden catalog. Gardening is always a learning experience for Carruth, too. He seeks out new plants wherever he goes. The garden features soft colors in the front yard as a prelude to bright tropical roses used in back.
Foliage is used for testure with very little lawn.
It's been featured prominently in several publications and, of course, is a showcase for his award-winning roses.