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“REMEMBERME”ROSE

GARDENby Sue Casey, “Remember Me” Rose Garden Executive Director

“Remember Me” Rose Garden, a nonprofitorganization dedicated to creating three rosegardens as living tributes to the victims of Sept.11, 2001, announces selection of 'The Finest' asthe fifth of nine memorial roses.

'The Finest' is a beautiful, white, fragrant hybrid tea, with a hint ofcoral/pink blush while still in the bud. 'The Finest' is named to honor the23 New York Polic Department officers who died in the line of duty onSept. 11, 2001.

The announcement of 'The Finest' was made in coordination with anApril 27, 2007, National Gardening Association event dedicating a newrooftop garden at Public School #41 at New York City’s GreenwichVillage Elementary School. The school is a recipient of a 2007 “Remem-ber Me” Rose School Garden Award, sponsored by All-America RoseSelections.

In her announcement, Sue Casey of “Remember Me” Rose Gardenstated, “Twenty-three NYPD officers, in their dedication to protect thelives of fellow citizens, gave the ultimate sacrifice — their own lives. It isa privilege to honor the bravery and courage of these NYPD Officers with'The Finest'.” Casey quoted retired NYPD Officer Mike Hughes, who

said in naming a rose for theNYPD officers there could beno other name for this rose but,'The Finest'!

'The Finest' is another ex-quisite rose hybridized by PingLim of Bailey Nurseries Inc.,and will be available at retailgarden centers nationwide in2009. To learn more, visitwww.baileynurseries.com.

'Firefighter', 'Soaring Spir-its' and 'We Salute You' — thefirst three roses in the “Remem-ber Me” Rose Garden Collec-

'Firefighter' Edmunds Roses