| ~*~ Georgia State Flower ~*~ |
| ~Georgia State Flower~ The Cherokee Rose is designated the state flower of Georgia. It is believed that the rose was introduced into the State,perhaps directly From China or from China by way of England.One well-known horticulturist agreeing with this view gives the year 1757 as the date of its Introdution into England and advances the belief that it reached the United States shortly afterwards.The name,Cherokee Rose, is a local appellation derives from the Cherokee Indians who wideky distributed the plant,which Elsewhere is known by the botanical name of rosa sinica Growing wild the rose is a high climbing shrub, freguently attaining the proportions of a vine,is excessively thorny and generously supplied with Leaves of a vivid green.Its blooming time is in the early spring but favorable conditions will produce a second flowering in the fall of the year. In color,the rose is a waxy white and large golden center and the petals are of and exquisite velvety texture. Because of its hardy nature the plant is well adapted to hedge purposes and has been used extensively in this fashion throughout the South....... |
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