They may use their own theme, or choose from one of the following:

• Why the Rose is America's National Flower;
• Why Roses Are the Symbol of Love, Friendship, Beauty and Peace;
• Why I Love Roses;
• Why My Parents or Grandparents Love Roses;
• A Fictional Story About Roses.

Rules:

• Essay should be no more than 400 words.
• Entries may be accompanied by a drawing or painting.
• The deadline for submitting entries is June 30, 2008.
• Entries must be accompanied by the following information on a separate page:

 -   child's name, age, school grade, parent's name,
      address and parent's phone number or e-mail address for notification of winners.

This information must be included on a separate sheet of paper, not on the essay.

• Entries should be mailed to:

Children's Essay Contest
American Rose Society
P.O. Box 30,000
Shreveport, LA 71130