The yellow rose of Columbia

It was a risky purchase. Roses from Columbia from a vendor at the Flower Mart whose flowers aren't always reliable. That's why folks: its best to buy from a source you trust, buy locally grown when you can, or pick it from your garden- where the rest of my materials came from. 


Despite all the floral tricks I tried, these tight yellow buds remained closed and silent for many a day. First it was the potential that they would open. Next I just appreciated them for their closed selves.