The scent of a fragrant rose can transport us to fond and cherished memories. Our visual delight in a beautiful rose bloom is immediately followed by the instinct to bury our nose in the bloom and breathe in deeply. If there is no fragrance or little fragrance, we experience a little disappointment. But if the rose is very fragrant, we want to experience the delight again and again. These are the roses we want to possess and grow. 

Take the time to stop and smell these roses. They will delight your sense of sight and smell and reassure you that peace and beauty exist in this world. Here are a few of my favorites.

Gertrude Jekyll