The Derby winner will wear more than 450 stems of Freedom Roses.
The Garland of Roses
It nears completion Friday evening at Kroger in Middletown.
Individually hand-tied roses all point up when draped over the winner
Only the best
Petals from roses not chosen for the garland are given to visitors.
This is Derby 142!
Pads with 142 embroidered on them are under the garland to cushion the 40-pound load.
Sewn in by hand
