A committee led by Elain Sedlack

The Rose Committee is Back in Action

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The MSPC Rose Committee (Debbie Alexander, Gretchen Carnaby, Bill Meltzer, and Brian Smith) was called into action this past spring under the guidance of rose expert Elaine Sedlack.  Elaine has been a godsend to our committee.  We have not had expert guidance since Leonie Bell, nationally known old rose expert, visited the Tartar Old Rose…

Tarter Rose Collection brick focal point with sun dial

Tarter Rose Focal Point to be Restored

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The focal point of the Tarter Old Rose Collection is a mortared brick circle with roses planted around a sundial pad in the center.  Over the years, the brickwork has deteriorated and needs to be restored and stabilized so that it will last. MSPC, working in concert with the City of Salem, has found a…