"Despite the name, these grounds are not an experimental greenhouse laboratory, but rather three terraced gardens, set on 4 acres, where 10,000 bushes and 400 varieties of roses grow." Full review

"These are among the largest and oldest rose test gardens in the United States and are the only city-maintained test gardens to bestow awards on every year's best roses." Full review

"These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname." Full review

"Yes it's gaudy, but locals secretly love it."

"Sniff 500 varieties of roses that are being developed and evaluated for scent and color and can't be seen anywhere else in the world." Full review