Monday June 15th, 2009
The Rose Blows
At one time—mid 20th century—the rose fought with the marigold for the position of National U.S. Flower. The rose won in the 1980s, due to its huge lobby which has since disappeared into the Colombian jungle. Mr. David Burpee, our founder’s first-born, vigorously championed the marigold, even recruiting the great orator, gardener and Illinois native […]