The peak of bloom is in May, but visitors to the Confederate Section of the
cemetery will find continuous, scattered bloom throughout the summer until late fall
frosts. Even in winter months, the great diversity of form and structural beauty of the
many species is of horticultural interest. Drip irrigation and weekly maintenance are
provided as needed in season. 
The Antique Rose
collection was planted in 1986 along the 500 foot remains of the 1820's old brick wall.
The 60 varieties chosen are representative of rose history from before 1581 through the
19th century, and include the full range of classes and colors exhibited by the ancestors
of modern day roses. The plants were gathered from all over the United States and Canada,
as well as local gardens. The following list includes all the roses growing inside the Confederate Section. The order is chronological and starts at the far end of the wall. The second tables lists the roses that are growing in the Carl Cato Collection, a garden located just outside the walls of the Confederate Section. The final table list the rest of the roses that are planted throughout the rest of the cemetery.