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Portland, Oregon
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Established in 1917, it has been a testing ground for new rose varieties for over a century.
The garden features over 10,000 rose bushes representing more than 650 varieties.
Portland was chosen as a location to preserve hybrid roses from Europe during the war.
The International Rose Test Garden is situated in Washington Park, offering stunning views of downtown Portland and Mount Hood.
The Portland Rose Society has been organizing an annual rose show since 1889, making it the oldest and largest rose show in the nation.
This section of the garden features roses named after characters from Shakespeare's plays.
The International Rose Test Garden is open to the public without any admission fee, making it accessible to everyone.
This area showcases award-winning roses from the annual Gold Medal Awards, highlighting the best new rose varieties.
Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the garden, contributing thousands of hours each year to its upkeep.
