A Strange and Lovely Rose.

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The Intriguing "Distant Drums.", a photo by Leenechan on Flickr.

"Distant Drums" bloomed for the first time this morning. It's not as vigorous a grower as some of the other Buck roses, but oh, what a color!

Actually, it's a better grower than both "Golden Princess" and "Prairie Sunrise." It balled its first flower last month, but nobody's perfect!