GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — This Mother's Day, give mom a gift that provides beauty all year long with minimal care.

A garden bed filled with these beauties is sure to generate a smile and enjoyment all year long.

In celebration of the centenary of the Union Schools in Graaff-Reinet, Ludwig's Roses have named a suitable rose variety 'Union Schools 100'.

Ludwig's Roses is the largest rose grower in the country, with branches nationwide.

The 'Union Schools 100' rose is currently available at Union High School, Union Preparatory School and Union Pre-school.

The rose chosen to commemorate Union embodies the spirit of the beautiful school.

Reflecting Union's colours of green and gold, it is a neat, hardy, tough little bloom that flourishes in the Karoo - very much like the Union learners and educators who work together for the good of the whole.

With Mother's Day being celebrated on 13 May, and mid-May being the best time to plant a rose, Union has extended a special offer on these roses: buy six rose bushes and only pay for five - this amounts to only R600 for six beautiful rose bushes.

Anyone interested can contact any one of the Union schools to make use of this special.

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