ARS celebrates National Rose month

June is National Rose month, and the American Rose Society (ARS) is honoring the flower with a full month of events. Headquartered in Shreveport, La., the ARS is a national non-profit organization founded in 1892 dedicated exclusively to the culture, appreciation and preservation of the rose. Members host rose shows and educational seminars, maintain public gardens, support research of the newest and disease-resistant varieties of roses, provide arrangements and flowers for hundreds of local events, and strive to share the enjoyment of the rose.

Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been used to symbolize love, beauty, war and peace. They are the subject of art, music, literature and poetry. On Nov. 20, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed a resolution making the rose the national floral emblem at a ceremony in the White House.

The Rose is the National Floral Emblem, and the ARS suggests the following ways to enjoy roses:

1. Plant a rose bush! Need help? Go to www.rose.org to learn more.
2. Take roses to nursing homes, hospitals, banks and the local library. Encourage the local library to have a rose book display.
3. Give roses to show love or friendship.
4. Give a gift of a rosebush for a longer-lasting gift. There are many different kinds of roses to choose from with a variety of colors, including stripes.
5. Visit a botanical garden or a rose garden to gain inspiration to start individual rose gardens or a community garden.
6. Take photos of roses and share them with friends in cards, notes and letters. Share with the ARS social media platforms tagging #roses, #nationalfloralemblem.

 

During the month of June, the ARS is offering a free membership preview. Scan the code below, and sign up to see some of the features members of the ARS enjoy. You will then receive a special discount on a one-year membership to the American Rose Society.