The cheery blooms and luxurious fragrance are a joy to experience as we pass through the butler's pantry. Of course, the yard waste bin smells pretty nice at the moment too.
In the U.S. today is Memorial Day, originally Decoration (of graves) Day, which originated after the Civil War, a conflict which claimed more lives than any U.S. history and required the establishment of the country's first national cemeteries. Today is day of remembrance of all the men and women who've lost their lives in the service of their country and is unofficially the beginning of summer. The civil war ended in 1865 and communities began holding ceremonies of remembrance shortly thereafter. Cecile Brunner was introduced in 1881. I wonder how many graves she's decorated. As we remember the fallen, let us cling to the hope for peace.
That is a beautiful vase of roses and I bet it smells wonderful. I've been considering adding a climbing rose to my garden along the back fence but don't know which one. Cecile Brunner sure sounds and looks like a winner!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful rose and so vigorous that it would probably grow up your fir trees!
DeleteThis is a beautiful post, Peter. I will heed your message of remembrance, try to reconcile the horrors of war, and find a little peace for my spirit.
ReplyDeleteShe's a looker, that Cecile!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I've had Cecile I don't think I've ever used her in a vase. Now I'm inspired to try ! "Frequent pruning" is right, and about every other year I do a major overhaul. So far the house is still safe.
ReplyDeleteI share your wish for peace Peter. The roses are just lovely. How nice to have such an abundant bloomer.
ReplyDelete'Cecile Brunner' is such a pretty rose, and all the more so in her cup! That's not a rose I'm familiar with and, after hearing of her vigor (something I can't credit to any of my few roses), I may have to find a place for her in my garden one day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little vase, Peter, and an intersting thought concerning the age of the rose. I ahd no idea she had been around for so long but it shows she has stood up to the test of time
ReplyDeleteLovely vase, lovely sentiments. Though personally, I’m still waiting for peace to guide the planets and love to steer the stars.
ReplyDeleteIt's a groovy thought.
DeleteThat is the most beautiful cup and saucer. I could be in my cups with it too. Happy IAVOM.
ReplyDeleteIt was an inexpensive thrift store find. People seem to like the clean and uncluttered look these days so such things are showing up at the shops with increasing frequency of late.
DeleteA luscious rose – in bud or fully blown. And I love the beaded trim on the vase/pitcher.
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