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The '''American Rose Center''' in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]] has been the home and headquarters of the [[American Rose Society]] since 1974, when the non-profit organization moved from [[Columbus, Ohio]], and before that, from [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]]. The Society was founded in 1892 at Harrisburg.
The '''American Rose Center''' in [[Shreveport, Louisiana]] has been the home and headquarters of the [[American Rose Society]] since 1974, when the non-profit organization moved from [[Columbus, Ohio]], and before that, from [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]]. The Society was founded in 1892 at Harrisburg.


The American Rose Center consists of 118 acres of [[rose garden]]s, [[pine|pine forests]] and [[woodland]]s. From the American Rose Center Mission & Vision statement: "Presenting the Rose, America's National Floral Emblem, in a natural setting of majestic pines and companion plants - for pleasure, education, and for the preservation and understanding of the beauty and significance of our favorite flower, the Rose."
The American Rose Center consists of 118 acres of [[rose garden]]s, [[pine|pine forests]] and [[woodland]]s. The Center's Mission & Vision statement says, "Presenting the Rose, America's National Floral Emblem, in a natural setting of majestic pines and companion plants - for pleasure, education, and for the preservation and understanding of the beauty and significance of our favorite flower, the Rose."


In 2017, the Society created a Master Plan for the total restoration of the gardens; that restoration is underway as the Great Garden Restoration Project.<ref name="arklatex" /> A garden design was provided by [[Jackson & Perkins]] Rose Company which resembles the gears of a vintage watch. In keeping with that design, the gardens will tell the history of the rose in time - its theme: "the History of the Rose in America."
In 2017, the Society created a plan for the total restoration of the gardens; that restoration is underway as the Great Garden Restoration Project.<ref name="arklatex" /> A garden design was provided by [[Jackson & Perkins]] Rose Company which resembles the gears of a vintage watch. In keeping with that design, the gardens will tell the history of the rose over time; its theme will be "The History of the Rose in America."


Other major changes as part of the Master Plan: 1) the American Rose Society Board of Directors recently voted to change the name of the gardens to [http://www.rose.org America's Rose Garden], the home of America's National Floral Emblem, the Rose; 2) to become a Botanical Garden featuring roses; 3) to be a site of the International Rose Trials where new roses are evaluated and awarded prizes; and 4) to seek status on the US Register of Historic Places.
The American Rose Society Board of Directors recently voted to change the name of the gardens to [http://www.rose.org America's Rose Garden], the home of America's National Floral Emblem, the Rose; 2) to become a Botanical Garden featuring roses; 3) to be a site of the International Rose Trials where new roses are evaluated and awarded prizes; and 4) to seek status on the US Register of Historic Places.


Included in the telling of the "History of the Rose in America" will be the stories of great roses, such as 'Peace', the world's favorite. It was created in France and "smuggled" to the US at the close of World War II. Not only beautiful and fragrant, 'Peace' has been the parent of many roses through hybridization. The History will tell the story of the "Yellow Rose of Texas", a rose that traversed the country with early settlers of America. The History will tell the story of the Grandiflora class of roses, that began with the famous apricot beauty, 'Queen Elizabeth,' and the [[Garden roses#Patio|Miniflora]] class that was added in the 1990s to distinguish roses that were smaller than [[Hybrid tea rose|hybrid teas]] and [[Floribunda (rose)|floribundas]], but larger than [[Garden roses#Miniature|miniatures]]. The History will tell of "Rose Rustlers" whose mission was to locate and preserve old lost roses found in cemeteries and old homesteads. The gardens will feature McFarland Plaza, dedicated to the "Father of the American Rose Society" J. Horace McFarland, an early leader, editor and publisher for the organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rose.org/single-post/2018/06/04/J-Horace-McFarland-Named-Father-of-the-American-Rose-Society|date=June 4, 2018|first=Marilyn|last=Wellan|title=J. Horace McFarland: Named Father of the American Rose Society|publisher=American Rose Society}}</ref>
Included in the telling of the "History of the Rose in America" will be the stories of great roses, such as 'Peace', the world's favorite. It was created in France and "smuggled" to the US at the close of World War II. Not only beautiful and fragrant, 'Peace' has been the parent of many roses through hybridization. The History will tell the story of the "Yellow Rose of Texas", a rose that traversed the country with early settlers of America. The History will tell the story of the Grandiflora class of roses, that began with the famous apricot beauty, 'Queen Elizabeth,' and the [[Garden roses#Patio|Miniflora]] class that was added in the 1990s to distinguish roses that were smaller than [[Hybrid tea rose|hybrid teas]] and [[Floribunda (rose)|floribundas]], but larger than [[Garden roses#Miniature|miniatures]]. The History will tell of "Rose Rustlers" whose mission was to locate and preserve old lost roses found in cemeteries and old homesteads. The gardens will feature McFarland Plaza, dedicated to the "Father of the American Rose Society" J. Horace McFarland, an early leader, editor and publisher for the organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rose.org/single-post/2018/06/04/J-Horace-McFarland-Named-Father-of-the-American-Rose-Society|date=June 4, 2018|first=Marilyn|last=Wellan|title=J. Horace McFarland: Named Father of the American Rose Society|publisher=American Rose Society}}</ref>


Today, there are thousands of beautiful roses to see — the gardens feature roses of all types: the most modern hybrid tea roses, miniature roses, single petaled roses, heritage roses and species. There is much more to come as the Great Garden Restoration Project progresses and the new "clockworks" gardens are installed. The gardens are recognized as the largest [[park]] in the United States dedicated to roses.
The gardens feature roses of all types: the most modern hybrid tea roses, miniature roses, single petaled roses, heritage roses and species. The gardens are recognized as the largest park in the United States dedicated to roses.


Annual events include: Easter Egg Hunt; Evening of Wine & Roses; Allen Owings Horticulture Symposium; quarterly Green Thumb horticultural/educational series; Angel of Hope Candlelight and Healing Ceremony annually on December 6th; and Christmas in Roseland held in the gardens in December for the past 35 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/2018/12/13/christmas-roseland-takes-over-american-rose-center-th-year/|title='Christmas in Roseland' takes over the American Rose Center for the 35th year|first=Maranda|last=Whittington|website=[[KSLA]]|date=December 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/2019/12/11/christmas-roseland-returns-american-rose-center/|title='Christmas in Roseland' returns to the American Rose Center|first=Maranda|last=Whittington|website=[[KSLA]]|date=December 11, 2019}}</ref>
Annual events include an Easter Egg Hunt; Evening of Wine & Roses; Allen Owings Horticulture Symposium; quarterly Green Thumb horticultural/educational series; Angel of Hope Candlelight and Healing Ceremony annually on December 6th; and Christmas in Roseland held in the gardens in December for the past 35 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/2018/12/13/christmas-roseland-takes-over-american-rose-center-th-year/|title='Christmas in Roseland' takes over the American Rose Center for the 35th year|first=Maranda|last=Whittington|website=[[KSLA]]|date=December 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/2019/12/11/christmas-roseland-returns-american-rose-center/|title='Christmas in Roseland' returns to the American Rose Center|first=Maranda|last=Whittington|website=[[KSLA]]|date=December 11, 2019}}</ref>


Rosie, a [[working dog]] and designated member of the staff, was used for several years to keep wildlife out of the gardens, particularly [[deer]] which can cause a lot of damage to the plants.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/32168122/stray-dog-protects-american-rose-center-gardens|title=Stray dog protects American Rose Center gardens|website=[[KSLA]]|date=June 7, 2016}}</ref>
Rosie, a [[working dog]] and designated member of the staff, was used for several years to keep wildlife out of the gardens, particularly deer which can cause a lot of damage to the plants.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/32168122/stray-dog-protects-american-rose-center-gardens|title=Stray dog protects American Rose Center gardens|website=[[KSLA]]|date=June 7, 2016}}</ref>


In 2016, the American Rose Society dropped their fees for commercial and professional [[photographers]], actively promoting the use of the gardens for [[prom]]s and [[wedding photography]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/31753467/american-rose-center-eliminates-photography-fee|title=American Rose Center eliminates photography fee|first=KSLA|last=Staff|website=[[KSLA]]|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, the American Rose Society dropped their fees for commercial and professional photographers, actively promoting the use of the gardens for proms and wedding photography.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/31753467/american-rose-center-eliminates-photography-fee|title=American Rose Center eliminates photography fee|first=KSLA|last=Staff|website=[[KSLA]]|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref>


In 2018, the gardens hosted the dedication ceremony for the [[U.S. Postal Service]]'s newly issued [[Forever stamp]] celebrating the [[Peace Rose]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/38005479/us-postal-service-issues-new-forever-stamp-for-peace-rose|title=U.S. Postal Service issues new forever stamp for Peace Rose|website=[[KSLA]]|date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
In 2018, the gardens hosted the dedication ceremony for the [[U.S. Postal Service]]'s newly issued [[Forever stamp]] celebrating the [[Peace Rose]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ksla.com/story/38005479/us-postal-service-issues-new-forever-stamp-for-peace-rose|title=U.S. Postal Service issues new forever stamp for Peace Rose|website=[[KSLA]]|date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:31, 31 May 2020

The American Rose Center
The Gardens of the American Rose Center is located in Louisiana
The Gardens of the American Rose Center
TypeRose garden
LocationShreveport, Louisiana
Coordinates32°27′34″N 93°57′03″W / 32.459545°N 93.950717°W / 32.459545; -93.950717
Area118 acres
Created1974
DesignerJackson & Perkins
Operated byThe American Rose Society
OpenApril 1 – October 31[1]
Plants20,000[2]
Species100[2]
Collections65 individual rose gardens[3]
Websiterose.org

The American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana has been the home and headquarters of the American Rose Society since 1974, when the non-profit organization moved from Columbus, Ohio, and before that, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Society was founded in 1892 at Harrisburg.

The American Rose Center consists of 118 acres of rose gardens, pine forests and woodlands. The Center's Mission & Vision statement says, "Presenting the Rose, America's National Floral Emblem, in a natural setting of majestic pines and companion plants - for pleasure, education, and for the preservation and understanding of the beauty and significance of our favorite flower, the Rose."

In 2017, the Society created a plan for the total restoration of the gardens; that restoration is underway as the Great Garden Restoration Project.[2] A garden design was provided by Jackson & Perkins Rose Company which resembles the gears of a vintage watch. In keeping with that design, the gardens will tell the history of the rose over time; its theme will be "The History of the Rose in America."

The American Rose Society Board of Directors recently voted to change the name of the gardens to America's Rose Garden, the home of America's National Floral Emblem, the Rose; 2) to become a Botanical Garden featuring roses; 3) to be a site of the International Rose Trials where new roses are evaluated and awarded prizes; and 4) to seek status on the US Register of Historic Places.

Included in the telling of the "History of the Rose in America" will be the stories of great roses, such as 'Peace', the world's favorite. It was created in France and "smuggled" to the US at the close of World War II. Not only beautiful and fragrant, 'Peace' has been the parent of many roses through hybridization. The History will tell the story of the "Yellow Rose of Texas", a rose that traversed the country with early settlers of America. The History will tell the story of the Grandiflora class of roses, that began with the famous apricot beauty, 'Queen Elizabeth,' and the Miniflora class that was added in the 1990s to distinguish roses that were smaller than hybrid teas and floribundas, but larger than miniatures. The History will tell of "Rose Rustlers" whose mission was to locate and preserve old lost roses found in cemeteries and old homesteads. The gardens will feature McFarland Plaza, dedicated to the "Father of the American Rose Society" J. Horace McFarland, an early leader, editor and publisher for the organization.[4]

The gardens feature roses of all types: the most modern hybrid tea roses, miniature roses, single petaled roses, heritage roses and species. The gardens are recognized as the largest park in the United States dedicated to roses.

Annual events include an Easter Egg Hunt; Evening of Wine & Roses; Allen Owings Horticulture Symposium; quarterly Green Thumb horticultural/educational series; Angel of Hope Candlelight and Healing Ceremony annually on December 6th; and Christmas in Roseland held in the gardens in December for the past 35 years.[5][6]

Rosie, a working dog and designated member of the staff, was used for several years to keep wildlife out of the gardens, particularly deer which can cause a lot of damage to the plants.[7]

In 2016, the American Rose Society dropped their fees for commercial and professional photographers, actively promoting the use of the gardens for proms and wedding photography.[8]

In 2018, the gardens hosted the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Postal Service's newly issued Forever stamp celebrating the Peace Rose.[9]

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Welcome to the American Rose Center: America's Rose Garden". American Rose Society.
  2. ^ a b c Streeter, Robert (September 5, 2019). "Stop and smell the roses at the Gardens of the American Rose Center". Ark-La-Tex Weekend.
  3. ^ "Regional Gardens". Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners.
  4. ^ Wellan, Marilyn (June 4, 2018). "J. Horace McFarland: Named Father of the American Rose Society". American Rose Society.
  5. ^ Whittington, Maranda (December 13, 2018). "'Christmas in Roseland' takes over the American Rose Center for the 35th year". KSLA.
  6. ^ Whittington, Maranda (December 11, 2019). "'Christmas in Roseland' returns to the American Rose Center". KSLA.
  7. ^ "Stray dog protects American Rose Center gardens". KSLA. June 7, 2016.
  8. ^ Staff, KSLA (April 18, 2016). "American Rose Center eliminates photography fee". KSLA.
  9. ^ "U.S. Postal Service issues new forever stamp for Peace Rose". KSLA. April 20, 2018.

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