This variety is on the dark side of red, heavy scented and has petals like velvet. It is a man's rose. Another great variety is the Queen Elizabeth rose, an old rose, pink, and an excellent grower. Roses are like children, feeding, tending, and nurturing gets the job done. Albert fed my interest in roses.
Roses are the world's most popular cut flower.
The exalted rose has no equal in popularity, ancestry and history throughout the ages. There are over 380 rose societies in the United States and Canada, with the American Rose Society being one of the largest organizations dedicated to promoting education regarding the rose. A consulting Rosarian's mission is to share knowledge of rose culture with others and to promote the love and appreciation of roses. The American Rose Society holds schools at various locations around the country for anyone interested in learning more about roses and for those who would like to become a consulting Rosarian. The bible of rose tending and care can be ordered from the society, as well as bulletins and journals including articles on research, new roses throughout the world, and judging events.