"Country Roses" I love that name! I've never heard them called that but I think it's a much prettier name than peonies. They are also one of my favorites and I think it's for the same reason Sara likes them - their exuberance.

The only thing I've never like about them is they seem to be crawling with ants, and when you bring them in the house, the next thing you know you've got ants all over the house. So I think Fister was just trying to help by making sure any remaining ants were drowned before they got too far.