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Some Views of the Garden
The garden draws over 30,000 local, national, and international visitors annually. SU and other institutions use it for teaching
purposes. Central NY residents use it for study, reference, pleasure, weddings, and special events. It is one of 122 U.S.
gardens evaluated annually and accredited by the American Rose Society and All-America Rose Selections, Inc. (AARS), for advance
display of its award-winning rose introductions.
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| First climber to bloom--Lawrence Johnston |
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| Lawrence Johnston climber in early June |
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The Dr. E.M. Mills Rose Garden is located in Thornden Park, Syracuse, NY near the campus of Syracuse University.
About
29 classes of roses from species to modern types comprise about 368 different varieties.
The 3550 plants surround a
central gazebo. Pathways, benches, and plant labels add comfort to the garden.
Syracuse Rose Society volunteers tend
the garden on Wednesday mornings from April to November. The public is always welcome to join in those mornings, either to
help or just to ask questions.
The garden has an interesting history, been established in 1922. One of our current
beds (Lady Ursula) contains plants from the original garden.
Directions to Mills Garden:
From North,
South, or West: approach on Rt. 81. Exit at Adams St.; go east on Adams through University area to its dead-end at Ostrom
Ave. Turn right, go one block to the first left turn, and turn left into the Mills Garden.
From East: From
E. Genesee St. in Dewitt, approach on 481 South to its junction with Rt. 81. Go north on 81 to Adams St. exit. Proceed as
above.
Click here for a map
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| Cutting Back in Fall |
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