2016 ARS All Miniature National Convention ARRANGEMENT SHOW SCHEDULE

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1 2016 ARS All Miniature National Convention ARRANGEMENT SHOW SCHEDULE 1. Rules and Regulations: The Arrangement Division of the American Rose Society Mini/Miniflora Rose Show being held in Grantville, PA, will be governed by the guidelines of the ARS as set forth in the Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements and the rules of this Convention Show Schedule. 2. Convention Registration: All Exhibitors and Judges must be registered for this convention. 3. Pre-registration of Designs: Exhibitors (including those wishing to enter the Judges class), must preregister for all potential entries, other than in the National Challenge Classes. One entry per exhibitor is allowed in each class. Pre-registration for National Challenge Classes is not required, but would be helpful for staging purposes. Questions regarding the arrangement schedule and to pre-register for classes are to be directed to: Nancy Redington, 347 Leedy Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202; telephone: (717) ; or Only registered Convention attendees may request space for entries. Classes will be filled in the order in which the requests are made by Convention registrants. 4. Arranger Grown Roses Designation and Sources of names: All roses used in any entry must be OUTDOOR, GARDEN GROWN miniature and or miniflora roses as designated by the American Rose Society. A rose or roses must provide the dominant floral interest in all designs. The names of the roses must be entered on the entry tag. Names may be verified on the ARS website Modern Roses Database. Other helpful recognized sources that could be used are: (a) ARS Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for Exhibitors and Judges; (b) ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses; and, (c) Combined Rose List (CRL). In order to be eligible for an ARS Medal Certificate or any of the National Challenge Classes, all roses used in the design must be Arranger, outdoor-garden grown. This is to be designated by placing AG in the upper right-hand corner of the entry tag or if present, checking the box on the entry tag (and checking the AG box on the Convention-provided supplemental arrangement card.) 5. Miniature Designs Size and Staging: Miniature designs must use roses that only are classified by the ARS as Miniature and/or Miniflora roses. Either or both may be used in all classes except where class requirements specify one or the other classifications to be used. Black Backboard supports, 12 high, 12 wide, will be placed on neutral colored tabletops unless otherwise stated in the schedule. Maximum size of required Backboards and Underlays should be slightly smaller than the 12 inch background size to allow for variances in measurements. Miniature rose designs can be no larger than 10 high, 10 wide, and 10 deep. Tables will be elevated to approximately 48 from the floor. Exhibitors must provide their own free-standing backboards (NO wings) and underlays as an integral component of the design. 6. Other Design Components: Fresh plant material dried and/or treated dried plant materials, bases, frames, free-standing backgrounds and underlays, accessories and other man-made materials may be used except where excluded by the class description or schedule requirements. If there is a question, one should contact the arrangement chair for clarification.

2 7. To Avoid Severe Penalties: Do not use painted or dyed fresh plant materials, live creatures, plant materials on the state or local conservation list, the American flag or flag of any country and roses not designated by the ARS as miniature or miniflora. 8. Disqualification: The two causes for disqualification of an arrangement are: (1) Roses are not outdoor, garden grown miniature or miniflora roses; and, (2) The use of artificial plant material. 9. Entry tags: Both the ARS entry tag and the supplement card will be available for exhibitors on Friday evening and the morning of the show. Completion of the top of the ARS entry tag and the supplemental card is the exhibitor s responsibility. All rose varieties used in the design must be listed on the ARS entry tag or the supplemental card. The bold face red class title should be used as the title on the entry tag. For ease in completing the entry tag, you may use just the first 3 words of the class title. Any added exhibitor interpretation of the design should be listed on the supplemental card in the space provided. The supplemental card will provide space to place information regarding class, style, interpretation, arranger grown status, and membership in ARS. The ARS entry tag will be paper clipped to the supplemental card and the supplemental card will hang immediately below the arrangement. 10. Placement: Exhibitors must use the exhibit space assigned to them unless permission from the Arrangement Chair is given to move. Exhibitors may place arrangements starting on Friday, July 29 th after setup is complete; all arrangements are to be completed by 10:00am. Saturday, September 30 th. If an exhibit must be moved and efforts to locate the exhibitor have failed, the Arrangement Chairperson will carefully move the exhibit. An incorrectly placed design will be judged in the section and class in which it is placed. To avoid possible penalization, before leaving the show area, please check with an arrangement committee member to verify that all requirements have been completed. 11. Removal of Designs and Awards: Arrangements must remain in place until the close of the show on Saturday, July 30 th. The District and Section trophies will be awarded at 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 30 th. The ARS National Challenge Trophies and Gold Certificate winners will be awarded at the Saturday evening banquet. The show committee will not be responsible for arrangement material left after tear down. 12. Liability and Safety: The Show Committee, host society or the Holiday Inn Hotel shall not be liable for loss or damage to entries, containers, property or for injury to persons attending the rose show and convention. By entering the 2016 National Miniature/Miniflora Rose Show Arrangement division, exhibitors agree that they will hold the Show Committee, the York Area Rose Society and, the American Rose Society, and the Holiday Inn Hotel, harmless from any such loss or damage arising out of the exhibitor s participation. 13. All dried designs must have been created for this Convention and may not have been put in competition previously.

3 14. Judging: All decisions of the judges are final. The following arrangement scorecard will be used: Official ARS Scorecard for Judging Arrangements CONFORMANCE - 15 points 5 points per category a)naming of roses; b) conformance to type of design; c) other specific requirements of the schedules DESIGN - 30 points 5 points per principle a) balance; b) dominance; c)contrast; d) rhythm; e) proportion; f) scale PERFECTION OF THE ROSE(S) - 30 points CREATIVITY & EXPRESSIVENESS - 15 points a)originality in the choice or use of components as related to the theme or class title; b) interpretation of title DISTINCTION - 10 points Design is superior in all respects due to the unusual differences in execution and construction by the exhibitor TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS points 15. Ribbons and Classes: An arrangement must score at least 90 points to be eligible for a first place ribbon. Whereas there may be multiple honorable mention ribbons awarded in a class, only one first, second, and third place ribbon may be awarded in any class. A design must place first and score at least 92 points to be eligible for any ARS high awards (Certificates and Rosettes). Judges will be requested to annotate on the reverse of the entry card, any arrangement that scored at least a 90 that was not the first place ribbon winner. 16. ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates: The ARS Miniature Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Arranger Certificate(s) for Miniature arrangements may be awarded if it is: (a) The First place design in the class (b) scoring 92 points or higher and (c) documenting that the miniature and or miniflora roses that were used in the design were fresh, arranger grown and outdoor garden grown (indicated by AG on the entry tag) The winners of the National Challenge Classes, Dried Roses Arrangement Classes, Personal Adornment Classes, and Judges class are not eligible for these certificates. 17. Arrangers who have used other than arranger grown roses will be provided with a thank you card to document the generosity of others who donated roses to them. This card will be displayed with the exhibit after judging has been completed.

4 2016 ARS All Miniature National Convention ARRANGEMENT SHOW SCHEDULE Wandering through Pennsylvania Many of you have visited our fair commonwealth in the past. But on this visit we hope you will be able to take more time and actually wander through Ben Franklin s Commonwealth. Given to Benjamin Franklin as part of the original 13 states, Pennsylvania is the site of the first American Capital, the American Continental Congress and the American Rose Society. It s all here, if you want to take the time to come, stay and enjoy your national history and legacy, this is an incredible piece of landscape. Penn s Woods, which is the translation of Pennsylvania, is a combination of beaches, mountains, nature preserves, waterfalls, history, tragedy, heroism beyond belief, the first home of the American Rose Society and of course the site of many world famous gardens found in our 114 state parks and 12 heritage areas. Bordering the state on every side are even more points of historical, floral and national historical interests. This visit, please come, and hopefully you will be blessed with the time to truly wander through our wonderful commonwealth. Wander with us through a few of Penn s Woods Vistas and Glorious Past.

5 ARS NATIONAL MINIATURE CHALLENGE CLASSES It s not only about the woods and mountains. Pennsylvanians also look to the skies. There are those who love the beauty of the sky but are sometimes foiled by the pollution of civilization s man-created lights. The serious stargazers benefit from the preservation of part of Pennsylvania land which is devoted to the admiration and discovery of the magnificent night sky. If camping is not your thing, there are lodges and cabins to rent and still enjoy the quiet awe of the now visible star-filled sky sans light pollution. Cherry Springs State Park is located in the northern, most central part of the commonwealth in Potter County. The latitude of 41 degrees North of this park gives an impressive vista of the northern sky. Modern accommodations can be found in the closest town of Coudersport, off of Route 44 (the Old Jersey Shore Turnpike and Route 6, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway.) ARS National J. Benjamin Williams Miniflora Arrangement Trophy Class 1 The Night Sky A modern arrangement using only arranger grown Miniflora roses, depicting the majesty and awe of the star filled sky. Background support and staging area is 14 in height width, and depth. The dimensions of the arrangement may be as large as 12 in height, width, or depth. Exhibitors desiring to enter this class need not make a formal registration for space, but notification of a potential exhibit will greatly assist the staging of the show. Open only to current ARS members who are registered for the convention. AG, acknowledging that all roses used in the arrangement are arranger grown, must be acknowledged on the entry tag.

6 ARS National District Directors Miniflora Arrangement Trophy From the massiveness of the sky, to the intimacy of a Pennsylvania stream, one can also go into the woods and view the creative genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, right here in PA. Most think of his Prairie architecture, with its long, low lines; but in southwestern Pennsylvania, in the town of Mill Run, the design is considered more organic, blending into the multidimensional woodland, rocky stream setting. It is truly executed to demonstrate a wonderful harmony of nature. Designed as the home for the Kauffman family it is now owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and is able to be visited and toured along with its gardens and café. Class 2 Falling Waters A modern arrangement using only miniflora arranger grown roses. Design to express the combination of the uniqueness and the newness of this 1935 design in a construction that is Falling Waters. Background support and staging area is 14 in height width, and depth. Arrangement limited in size to 12 in height, width, or depth. Exhibitors desiring to enter this class need not make a formal registration for space, but notification of a potential exhibit will greatly assist the staging of the show. Open only to current ARS members who are registered for the convention. AG, acknowledging that all roses used in the arrangement are arranger grown, must be acknowledged on the entry tag.

7 ARS National Ralph S. Moore Arrangement Trophy The uniqueness of the commonwealth can also be appreciated by the diverse amount of micro climates, included in this list are the mountains to the east of the Atlantic known as the Alleghenies. For many, this was the first big push from the east to the great west. And the 1725 method of transportation for this migration was the world famous Conestoga wagon. Many think of this as a covered wagon, but indeed it was truly a unique construction, manufactured in Lancaster County. Its design was unique in that it was specific for the transportation of heavy goods up and over the Alleghenies. Class 3 Pushing West A traditional arrangement using only arranger grown miniature roses, to express the winding trail taken by the oxen drawn Conestoga wagon, carrying all that was important to the pioneer families as they headed west through the Pennsylvania mountains to the great unknown. Arrangement limited in size to 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Exhibitors desiring to enter this class need not give formal request for space, but notification of a potential exhibit will greatly assist the staging of the show. Open only to current ARS members who are registered for the convention. AG, acknowledging that all roses used in the arrangement are arranger grown, must be acknowledged on the entry tag.

8 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA TRADITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Classes 4, 5, and 6 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Royalty Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. For those traveling down Interstate 81 from the North, you don t have to go far into Pennsylvania to appreciate the magnificence of the Pocono Mountains. The Poconos have been known for years as the summer retreat for the big city folks from New York, Washington, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Today s retreats have turned into year round honeymoon resorts and are frequently featured in numerous Brides magazines. Tucked into all of those mountain peaks and valleys are more than 150 lakes. Besides the expected usual summer activities, the Poconos now are the site of more modern entertainment which includes the waterpark of the Great Wolf resort and the Pocono Superspeedway Racetrack known as the Tricky Triangle. Many think of the Poconos as just mountains to hike in, lots of green trees, and streams. But the truth is that in the spring, the woods are alive with color. Between the native redbud trees, native azaleas, rhododendrons and PA s state flower, the Mountain Laurel, the forests are converted into great swaths of beautiful pink, purple and white which creates a ribbon of delicate color flowing through the mountain woods and paths. Class 4 The Honeymoon Suite Long a honeymoon destination, many of the hotels boast of such amenities as heart shaped beds, tubs and saunas and rose petals on the beds. Going to the Poconos was a romantic excursion. A traditional design of arrangement s choice, expressing the mood of love. Arrangement not to exceed 8 in height, width, or depth. Design style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 5 Poconos Downs THE Nascar racetrack in Pennsylvania; many famous drivers have spent weekends tearing down the uniquely triangular track. A traditional line or line mass arrangement expressing movement. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Design style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 6 Penn s Woods Penn s Woods with color. A traditional line or line mass arrangement envisioning Penn s woods in the spring. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Design Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card.

9 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA MODERN ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Classes 7, 8, and 9 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Artist Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. Coming from the West, one first sees the strength of our cities in the second largest city in PA Pittsburgh. Home to some of the most formidable sports teams, it also gets its history from the strength of the people who worked the steel mills which were the skeletons which created America s network of transportation and the construction of the most impressive buildings and bridges in the world. Class 7 From the Fire Comes Strength A modern arrangement of arranger s choice demonstrating the importance and or the creation of steel in the architectural building of America. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Design Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 8 The Mighty Three The three rivers form the boundary and are the resource of much of Pittsburgh history. Actually there are two rivers, the Monongahela and the Allegheny, which form the third, the Ohio. A modern underwater arrangement or a parallel arrangement demonstrating concepts such as the strength or the power of water or other industries of the area. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Design style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 9 The Tubes The Tubes are officially known as Liberty Tunnels and they allow transportation through Mt. Washington from the South Hills into Pittsburgh. Built in 1925, there are actually two tunnels that accommodate two lanes each. Prior to their construction, the inability to quickly traverse Mt Washington prevented the expansion of the suburbs to the South. A modern tubular arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth.

10 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA DUCHESS ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Classes 10 and 11 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Duchess Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. Traveling east across the state, one can take a very important side trip. This site of personal bravery is just off old US Rt 30 in a place called Shanksville. It is the resting place of some 40 very brave individuals, who with personal determination lived the commitment to Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. Their message will always cause pause to the common man to reinforce that each of us can make a difference. Class 10 Rest In Peace An arrangement reflective of the present resting site of the brave men and women of Flight 93. This arrangement uses fresh Miniature and/or Miniflora roses with no other fresh plant material. Other required materials used must be dried and/or treated dried plant material. Arranger s choice of style of design. No accessories permitted. Arrangement not to exceed 8 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Traveling further to the east, we arrive in the great Lancaster valley, noted for the large farms, still husbanded by the hand or horse to the plow. Lancaster County is also known as Amish Country with a large population Amish who still hold to the simple methods of yesterday. Class 11 Putting the Hand to the Wheel An arrangement reflective of the agrarian life. This arrangement uses fresh Miniature and/or Miniflora roses with no other fresh plant material. Other required materials used must be dried and/or treated dried plant material. Arranger s choice of style of design. No accessories permitted. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card.

11 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA ORIENTAL ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Classes 12, 13, and 14 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Oriental Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. We finally come to the Eastern metropolitan area of Philadelphia. Boasting its art museums, Annual Philadelphia Floral Show and History, the Liberty bell and Constitution Hall, all are part of our nation s first Capital. Flanking this history on all sides are some of the great gardens of the nation. To the north, we have the Morris Arboretum, with tall stately trees flanking the expansive garden. It is repose for the mind to walk through the woods while also smelling the roses. Another rose garden of renown is Longwood. It is located in Kennett Square, south west of Philadelphia. Created by Pierre DuPont, the famous water lily gardens create the quiet, serene foundation often reflective of a giant moribana arrangement. Class 12 Tall Trees and Roses An arrangement in a tall container in the oriental manner, acknowledging the stately trees that surround the rose garden at the Morris Arboretum. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Class 13 Roses in the reflecting pool A low bowl arrangement in the oriental manner showing water. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Class 14 All Things Beautiful The inner city presents the kaleidoscope of cultures and traditions all while demonstrating a harmonious blend. A design in the oriental manner to express diversity yet simplicity. Interpretive of the hustle bustle of city life in the ethnic community. Arranger s choice of style of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card.

12 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA PRINCESS ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Classes 15 and 16 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Princess Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. Another treasure of Philadelphia is actually found in its Royal connection. America s Princess Grace of Monaco hails from the Philadelphia area. For her wedding she chose to wear a magnificent royal gown of rose point lace. Grace Kelly became the wife of Prince Rainier of Monaco on April 19 of Do you remember?? Class 15 Simple Elegance An arrangement for Grace -- Simple, Lovely, and Roses. An arrangement using fresh Miniature and/or Miniflora roses with rose foliage only. Any other part of the rose bush such as hips, canes (with or without fresh foliage) and/or roots may be used. No other plant materials or accessories are permitted. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 16 The Name Says It All -- Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love How to we say love with roses? An arrangement using fresh Miniature and/or Miniflora roses with rose foliage only. Any other part of the rose bush such as hips, canes (with or without fresh foliage) and/or roots may be used. No other plant materials or accessories are permitted. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card.

13 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA COURT OF ETIQUETTE ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Class 17 are eligible for the Miniature ARS Court of Etiquette Award along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. To be eligible for the Certificates, AG, indicating that only arranger grown roses were used in the design, must be noted on the entry ticket. One of the great Pennsylvania pastimes is camping. And for the millions of people who travel and camp every year, the selection for camping from all the historic parks is almost endless. Just North of Philadelphia is one of the great campsites of all time. Washington s camping on the western side of the Delaware preparing to strike out to the east and secure freedom for the colonies is a frequent site for today s campers. Class 17 Just Relaxing at the Campfire A miniature exhibitional place setting for one. The after dinner campfire; sitting and remembering. To include an artistic display of elements including an arrangement using fresh Miniature and/or Miniflora roses. Other fresh flowers and foliage may also be used, but roses must be the dominant flower. Accessories are optional; flatware not permitted, but a beverage container and napkin are required. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. To be staged in an area no larger than 14 in height, width and depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Creative staging is important.

14 Dried Arrangements MINIATURE/MINIFLORA KEEPSAKE & ROSECRAFT ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Class 18 are eligible for the ARS Miniature Keepsake Certificate. Arrangements in Class 19 are eligible for the ARS Rosecraft Certificate. Keepsake and Rosecraft arrangements are a way to say we remember as we take the creations of the past and preserve them. In Pennsylvania, one of our most treasured memories and sites to be visited is the Historic Gettysburg. Preserved in this piece of Penn s Woods are found many of the original buildings and landscape that became the final resting place of so many Americans. Gettysburg is one of the most significant sites in the War Between the States. And the Gettysburg Address, one of the most eloquent testimonies to the struggle. This is our History and we always say we should learn from it. Traveling in the past meant that one only had a few things that you could take with you as you traveled to a new home. Items had to be purposeful in order to be eligible to use any of the valuable space on the wagon. Sometimes it was a treasure that you just couldn t part with. The early pioneer would carefully preserve everything for future needs and enjoyment. Class 18 Gettysburg Take a line from the Gettysburg Address and interpret it in a dried rose arrangement. A miniature arrangement of dried Miniature and/or Miniflora roses with other dried flowers and plant materials. Roses must be the predominate flower. Dried branches and/or wood may be used in the design. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Style to be identified on the supplied supplemental card. Class 19 Created for Usefulness and Beauty A dried, crafted, reflection of the 1700s. Simplicity need not mean boredom. Be reflective and creative, using the simple things we have, create an object of beauty with something that would have been used in the 1700s and adorn the memory with dried roses. Take the treasure and decorate it with roses. A craft decorated with dried roses not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth.

15 MINIATURE/MINIFLORA PERSONAL ADORNMENT ARRANGEMENTS Corsage and accompanying boutonniere in Class 20 are eligible for ARS Miniature Personal Adornment Certificate. Be it a Wedding, Anniversary, Easter, Mother s Day, Holiday or any other special event. We still love our flowers and wear them at any and every opportunity. Class 20 Everyone Knows Everything is Better with Roses Design a corsage and accompanying boutonniere of fresh roses with other materials permitted. Corsage to be suitable to be either worn on the wrist or the bodice. The site of Wrist or Bodice to be stated on the supplied supplemental card along with event where the corsage and boutonniere are to be worn. The Corsage and Boutonniere are to be staged on a black velvet oval 10 X 7 inches. The ovals will be staged vertically approximately 20 inches above the top of a standard table. Arranger needs to furnish pins to adhere corsage and boutonniere to velvet oval. MINIATURE/MINIFLORA JUDGES ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Class 21 are eligible for ARS Miniature Judges Certificate. Traveling through Pennsylvania, what do you not want to miss. Class 21 Judges can travel, too Pick a site and interpret. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Open only to Judges who will be serving as judges in any of the rose divisions. MINIATURE/MINIFLORA NOVICE ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements in Class 22 are eligible for ARS Miniature Novice Certificate along with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Miniature Arranger Certificate. Pennsylvania is noted for its University System. There are 175 universities and 122 community colleges serving the population. Pennsylvania is also a place to come and learn. Class 22 A Place to come and learn What would you like to learn? Interpreted a career path. Arranger s choice of design. Arrangement not to exceed 10 in height, width, or depth. Open only to exhibitors who have never won an arrangement award in an ARS district or national rose show.