Perfume Delight

I may later post this same image, in full color, because it is gorgeous just as is. However, I couldn't resist a little "play time" in Photoshop; I've always been drawn to sepia tones.

As a house warming gift, my cousins gave us this Perfume Delight rose. I never lived anywhere with enough sun to grow roses well, and I've been happy so far that I've been doing alright with the shrubs. I may be tempted to start a collection of rose shrubs...uh oh!

If I could photograph the sweet, delightful fragrance this lovely bloom produces, I would. When will Microsoft come out with a scratch 'n' sniff download? ;) Having some gardening experience, I'm pretty sure this Perfume Delight would not smell the same if by any other name.