Brownies were originally called Rosebuds and were founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell after the younger sisters of the Guides and Scouts showed an interest in joining the Guide Association. The Girl Guides Gazette suggested that Rosebuds wear a dark blue skirt, knitted jersey, cap or tam and the Rosebud Brooch.

What was her name?
This Rosebud may have been called Mary as this was one of the most popular names at the time.

What kind of things would Mary do as a Rosebud?
Rosebuds didn't have a programme to follow like the Brownies of today. However with the Guides, they did contribute to their local community by doing such things as collecting clothing and household items for the war effort.

As a Rosebud Mary was expected to know how:

✓ The Union Jack is made up and how to fly it
✓ To tie a reef knot, sheetbend, clove hitch, bowline, sheepshank and fisherman's knot
✓ To do bending exercises

Photos and information from 'Guiding Through Time'

available from Girlguiding Scotland