A patch of Dicky Floribunda appeared composed of sliced salmon the late morning light.

A stand of bright red Crimson Bouquet Grandiflora (AARS 2000) dominated a batch in the center.

A rose called Julia Child Floribunda (AARS 2006) was deep yellow but faded toward a beige as it aged.

The rose called Brass Band Floribunda (AARS 1995) began orange and paled with age to a faded peach.

Legend Hybrid Tea was a bright red rose, a uniform red even as it aged.

Rainbow Sorbet Floribunda (AARS 2006) roses were a colorful array of various shades of pink.

New Zealand Hybrid Tea were a uniform pale pink among deep green leaves.

Cherry Parfait Grandiflora (AARS 2003) resembled the desert after which they were named.

Hot Cocoa Floribunda was a dusty red rose, the sort that might frequent a low, smoke-filled tavern.

Wild Blue Yonder™ (Plant Patent Pending) (AARS 2006) was a luscious deep pink rose.

A richly deep orange rose, called Candelabra Grandiflora (AARS 1999), was an early bloomer, with few flowers left in late summer.