These photos were taken in the rose garden at the Chicago Botanical Garden. It was a nice day for a stroll and these girls were dressed in their flowery best!
The Chicago Botanic Garden officially opened to the public in 1972. It began with a small greenhouse and a garden area, but it has grown to 385 acres with 27 display gardens, and four natural habitats. The rose garden is one of the largest public rose gardens in the United States. There are more than 5,000 rosebushes with over 150 varieties, chosen because they are able to thrive in the northern Illinois climate.
Peak season for the roses is in June and again in September. It is recommended to visit early in the morning to get the best fragrance.
The garden is open year-round and is a lovely place to spend time taking photos
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Be sure to stop and smell the roses!
Many blossoms were fading but the new rose buds promised another glorious display before winter.
