Dallas Area Historical Rose Society

This rose garden was recently featured at RoseDango

Where All-American Roses Selected

Whether it is old garden roses are modern hybrid teas, Farmers Branch is the place to literally stop and smell the roses. This is the place where among other things rose enthusiasts help select All-American Roses for the rest of us to enjoy.

This garden features more than 150 different roses, but 48 cultivars are being evaluated for All-American Rose selections.

"The All-America Rose Selections is a non-profit association of rose growers and introducers dedicated to the introduction and promotion of exceptional roses. Since 1938 the AARS seal of approval has graced outstanding new rose varieties that have withstood the test of time and Mother Nature," according to the Farmers Branch web site.

"AARS operates a nationwide network of 20 official test gardens dedicated to evaluating roses on all of the characteristics consumers desire in a garden plant. Every AARS-winning rose completes an extensive two-year trial program in these test gardens located throughout the country and representing all climate zones. New rose varieties in the AARS trials receive only as much care as would be given in the average home garden. This sophisticated evaluation process results is a new crop of AARS-winning roses each year, guaranteeing that only the best make it into household gardens," according to the Farmers Branch web site.

Also on display is the National EarthKind Trial Rose Garden. The EarthKind garden will only be around for three more years; however, it currently is the largest garden out there, Pam Smith, manager, said.

The garden has has a nice assortment of climbers, miniatures, and old garden roses. It's a great place to browse and ponder the beauty and power of the rose.

For more information on the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch, contact Pam Smith, Park Landscape Manager at 972.919.2625 or pam.smith@farmersbranch.info.

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AARS Garden

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Rows and rows of blooms

Beautiful roses