The Sweetest Smelling Dedication Ceremony of Them All

From the city of Beverly Hills:

The city of Beverly Hills in collaboration with the Beverly Hills Centennial Tree & Roses Committee will host a Centennial Rose Bush Dedication event on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Will Rogers Memorial Park, located at 9650 Sunset Blvd.

Rose aficionados and community members are invited to attend the complimentary event, which will include a short dedication ceremony for the newly replanted garden, light refreshments and a commemorative gift.

The new “Beverly Hills Centennial” rose garden features more than 160 floribunda rose bush varieties, which were hybridized and generously donated by Dr. Keith Zary to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Beverly Hills. With a beautiful display of apricot pink colored roses, the flowers appear in clusters instead of one per stem and offer a full colorful display throughout the year.

Other honored guests joining Beverly Hills for the Centennial Rose Bush Dedication include Jolene Adams, President of the American Rose Society; Marita Lindner, President of the Uruguayan Rose Society; and Dr. Tommy Cairns, International Rose Expert and Tournament of Roses Parade Judge.

Special thanks to participating sponsors, including: the Centennial Tree & Roses Committee, Virginia Robinson Garden, centennial rose artist Marcella Ruble, and Excalibur Estate Jewelry in Beverly Hills.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at (310) 285-2530.