The delicate beauty of the rose has inspired poets and lovers for centuries. As an enduring symbol of art, friendship, and loyalty, no other flower captures our hearts and expresses our sentiments more fully than the rose. The 2004 edition of Roses celebrates a wide variety of roses—from grandiflora, hybrid tea, and shrub to miniature and old garden roses. Sales of the calendar help support the American Rose Society, which promotes the growth and appreciation of America’s national flower.