When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms!

Peace Rose, Mr. Lincoln Rose, Bearded Iris, Camelia, Old Fashioned Climbing Rose

Mother loved flowers and the Peace Rose was her favorite. I believe my kinship with living plants — especially the flowering kind, was instilled in me through her. On May 1, I would look for anything I could find to put in a vase and give her. In Wenatchee, is was usually apple blossoms, in Pullman, Lilac.

Great Uncle Henry, Mom, Dad Grandma and Grandpa Twitchell ~ 1956

Thanks to Cathy@Rambling in the Garden for her wonderful meme, In a Vase on Monday. And to Krista for the WPC theme Admiration