Roses

At the Botanic Garden, my work continues apace as Plant Identification Specialist.  We've switched over largely to these attractive white-on-black metal labels.  They have two 15" long legs that penetrate deep into the ground and their size makes it unlikely that anyone will steal one.  Far easier to simply photograph the plant, then the label.  

The last phase of the HDRG labeling will be a few late bloomers and the Arcade Beds in front of the Atrium.  There are only a  dozen or so roses there, so that will be easy.  

After the HDRG is completed, we're moving on to the Jardín Redondo with its circular layout and classical roses.  Almost five dozen different cultivars are planted here.  I spent the afternoon matching my on-the-ground inventory from a year ago with the master plant list that Jon Stewart gave me.  Next, I have to find the breeder information and the year when the variety was registered.  After that, the list goes to the Curator of Plants and the order goes out.