I agree with Tersea above (way above) about that phrase in "The Rose."

I grow roses myself and I can tell you it is the rare fanatic (breeder)who grows them from seed.

Lies the root
Lies the life
Sleeps the bush/stalk

Lies the bud is currently my favorite change, since the flower itself actually comes from a bud.

And roses only die down to the ground with a VERY hard freeze.

ok, off my soapbox ...

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