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1 MESA EAST VALLEY Rose Lore WRITTEN BY AND FOR MEMBERS OF THE EAST VALLEY EDITOR: JUDY SWEADOR CO-EDITOR PHYLLIS HENSLIN Monthly Meeting: Mesa Community College (FREE PARKING) MCC ROSE GARDEN 1833 West Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ Member Meeting : Thursday September 11, 2014 At 7PM Program; Old Garden Roses PRESENTED by Diana Kilmer September,

MEVRS September Spotlight An interesting program highlighting Old Garden roses will be presented by Diana Kilmer of Temecula, California on Sept. 11 th.

Diana is a Master Consulting Rosarian, Horticulture and Arrangement judge. You won t want to miss her power point presentation and learn which OGR s withstand our desert heat.

They are defined as roses in existence before 1867, that magical date4 when the first hybrid tea, La France, was introduced to begin the world of modern roses.

2 MEVRS September Spotlight An interesting program highlighting Old Garden roses will be presented by Diana Kilmer of Temecula, California on Sept. 11 th. Diana and her husband Walt started with only 10 roses in their garden in 1985 and now have 375 roses of which 40 are Old Garden roses. Diana is a Master Consulting Rosarian, Horticulture and Arrangement judge. You won t want to miss her power point presentation and learn which OGR s withstand our desert heat. The old garden roses (OGR) are the patriarchs and matriarchs of the rose world. They are defined as roses in existence before 1867, that magical date4 when the first hybrid tea, La France, was introduced to begin the world of modern roses. These classics bear such designations as alba, bourbon, damask, gallica and tea. Although they are the ancestors, they differ from the modern hybrids by their distinctive petal forms. Rather than the neat, formal symmetry of a high-centered hybrid tea, they offer a studied elegance and sophistication of a dowager queen. Indeed the highest award given to an old garden rose in a rose show is the ARS Dowager Queen Award. One characteristic of most old garden roses that has been lost on many of the modern hybrid offspring is the classic rose fragrance. Most old garden roses smell like roses should smell. As you might expect, many of these classics are rare and some of course are extinct. There are, however, a few nurseries which specialize in supplying them to interested rosarians. Baronne Prevost September,

A must have as they protect your arms from the rose prickles.

3 Get ready for fall rose care MEVRS will have gloves and pruners for sale at our monthly meetings starting in September. These gloves come in small, medium, large and x-large sizes. A must have as they protect your arms from the rose prickles. The pruners are just the right size for deadheading and trimming small rose canes. We hope to have them available also at the monthly MCC Rose Garden Dead headers mtg. that is held on the 3 rd Saturday of each month. September,

4 READ ALL ABOUT IT!! SUMMER STORMS WREAK HAVOK IN THE GARDEN PRESS In the Veterans Garden area Out by the roots in the East test bed Luckily it missed damaging the Blue Star Memorial Huge branch on top of roses in Section 3 September,

5 Luckily the wall has survived so far in Sec. 3 The cottonwood limbs smashed many roses in Sec. 3 The base of the light pole was smashed and globe was broken but light bulb survived in Sec. 3 September,

6 September, CHARLIE BROWN

7 RAINBOWS END September,

8 September, POWER POINT

SEWARD GREEN ICE IRRESISTIBLE JEAN KENNEALLY JILLY JEWEL LO AND BEHOLD MAGIC CARROUSEL

9 TOY CLOWN Here are some ideas of minis that have done well in our desert. BABY BETSY MCCALL BEHOLD BLACK JADE CHARLIE BROWN RAINBOW ENDS GOURMET POPCORN GRACE SEWARD GREEN ICE IRRESISTIBLE JEAN KENNEALLY JILLY JEWEL LO AND BEHOLD MAGIC CARROUSEL PINK PETTICOAT POWER POINT RAINBOW ENDS SCENTSATIONAL SORPTOMIST INTERNATIONAL SWEET DIANA TOY CLOWN September,

ROSE CARE CORNER for September, 2014 by Phyllis Henslin, Master Rosarian September is a good time to walk through your rose garden and make notes in your garden diary of the roses that are struggling

Fall pruning: Even though the days are starting to cool a bit, your roses are still suffering from heat stress so it s best to wait until the 3 rd or 4 th week in September to start pruning.

During the summer, our roses form candelabras or multiple thin stems at the top of the bush. As you prune, remove ¼ to 1/3 of the top of the bush to get below these candelabras.

10 ROSE CARE CORNER for September, 2014 by Phyllis Henslin, Master Rosarian September is a good time to walk through your rose garden and make notes in your garden diary of the roses that are struggling to stay alive or that died after another hot dry summer. I am sure most of us will need to replace a rose or two. Fall pruning: Even though the days are starting to cool a bit, your roses are still suffering from heat stress so it s best to wait until the 3 rd or 4 th week in September to start pruning. A good pruning plan is to start pruning the side of your bushes that get morning sun and leave the side that gets afternoon sun until October. During the summer, our roses form candelabras or multiple thin stems at the top of the bush. As you prune, remove ¼ to 1/3 of the top of the bush to get below these candelabras. This will help open up the bush and make room for new growth that will give you beautiful blooms on strong stems to enjoy the rest of the year. Cut out any dead canes, spindly stems and blind shoots. Hybrid teas need pencil size or larger stems to support a good sized bloom. When pruning, cut about ¼ inch above a bud eye and choose a bud eye pointing to the outside of the plant. Keep the leaves on the stems. We do not remove the leaves until the January pruning. When finished pruning, clean up the cuttings, dead leaves and add a layer of new mulch if needed. Fertilizing: You should have continued to fertilize your roses through the summer months with an organic fertilizer. If it s been four to six weeks since you last fertilized, feed them with Gro Ganic or Millorganite at the recommended rate. Go ½ of the rate for potted roses. Once temperatures have dropped for the season, we can start a more aggressive fertilization program using Arizona Best Citrus fertilizer, foliar fertilizers, alfalfa meal, fish emulsion and Epson salts. Continue to hose off your roses early in the day to avoid creating a humid environment that may promote powdery mildew. Continue with your summer watering schedule but once temperatures stay consistently below 100 degrees you can readjust your watering schedule. Have fun!! Remember for most of us this is a hobby. Make it easy and share the beauty of your roses with others. Roses make people smile. Life without gardening I don t think so September,

11 Consulting Rosarians are members of the American Rose Society who have taken a test and volunteered their time to help others grow the rose. Their advice is free but work may not be. The following MEVRS members are Consulting Rosarians Helen Baird* coolroseaz@msn.com Phoenix LeRoy Brady* lbradyo3.lb@gmail.com Mesa Marylou Coffman** coffmanml@aol.com Gilbert Cheryl Doan stvx@cox.net Tempe Phyllis Henslin* phylbill22@aol.com Mesa Millie Hisey Winter Months Only Apache Jct Phyllis Jiacalone phyllis.burgess@gmail.com Prescott, Prescott Valley Chino Valley Mike Jepsen mikejepsen@cox.net Tempe Royetta Marconi-Dooley patretta@wbhsi.com SunLakes, Chandler Steve Sheard steveazroses@yahoo.com Tempe/Chandler Liz Strong* lizzie441@comcast.net Tucson Jimmy Tribby jnbroses@yahoo.com Mesa Lynn Twitchell* jlynn43@cox.net Gilbert * ARS Judge **Vice- Chairman of PSWD September,

12 BLACK MAGIC MARILYN MANROE GEMINI ST. PATRICK MR. LINCOLN MEMBERS WERE ASKED AT THE JULY MEETING WHICH WAS THEIR FAVORITE ROSE. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR VETERANS HONOR FIRE FIGHTER September,

13 TUSCAN SUN OTHER FAVORITES WILD FIRE BLUE GIRL RADIANT PERFUME CHRIS EVERETT CRESENDO OH MY SENTIMAENTAL NEON LIGHTS GEORGE BURNS HALL OF FAME FRENCH LACE MARMALADE SKIES EBB TIDE FAIR hope September, DOUBLE DELIGHT

14 BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND IS COMING TO OUR OCTOBER 8 MEETING. FAMILY FRIENDLY MEETING SO BRING YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, YOUR KIDS AND/OR YOUR GRANDKIDS AND ENJOY A FUN EVENING WITH THE BUTTERFLY EXPERT. September,

15 NEWS FROM ARS ARS Fall National Convention Tyler, Texas - Rose Capital of the World! We hope you will make plans to join your friends this October at Roses in the Piney Woods, the Fall National Convention. Being held in Tyler, TX from October 15-19, not only can you enjoy all the great convention events but join in on the 81st Annual Texas Rose Festival. REGISTER TODAY! Photo: Tyler Convention & Visitors Bureau Early-bird option available until Sept 15! Save $50 on your registration fee AND Save an additional $25 for volunteering at the convention (limit 100 volunteers) Visit our website for all the details! New website address! More visibility! The ARS website address has changed to Please rest assured that the quality content remains the same, only the address has changed. If you type in it will redirect to We do ask that members type in as many times as you can as it will boost our visibility in search engines. The name change is important as it makes us easier to find with ROSE in our name. September,

Twitchell November 15, 2015 -MEVRS Rose Show December 11, 2014 MEVRS Members Pot Luck January 8, 2015 Pruning Mike Jepsen February 2015 Fertilizers Bill Sheperd March 2015 Good and Bad Bugs April

16 SAVE THE DATES- UPCOMING EVENTS September 11, 2014 Members Meeting Garden Roses September 20, 114 PSWD Arrangement Workshop. October 8, 2014 Members Meeting Butterfly Wonderland - Adrian Grimaldi November 13, 2014 Members Meeting Getting ready for our show LeRoy Brady, Helen Baird, Phyllis Henslin, Mike Jepson and Lynn Twitchell November 15, MEVRS Rose Show December 11, 2014 MEVRS Members Pot Luck January 8, 2015 Pruning Mike Jepsen February 2015 Fertilizers Bill Sheperd March 2015 Good and Bad Bugs April 2015 How to arrange those beautiful blooms from your garden Jim Anderson May 2015 Installation of Officers and picnic in the Rose Garden SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2015 DISTRICT/ROSE SHOW NOVEMBER 20,21 and 22. We need help with the upcoming rose show on Nov 15. Please call Phyllis Henslin or Helen Baird September,

2014 OFFICERS President LeRoy Brady 480-962-9603 1st Vice President Marylou Coffman 480-926-3064 2nd Vice-President Helen Baird 602-953-9133 Recording Secretary Carol Hurlbut

17 This years rose show being held November 15, 2014 could use some volunteers to assist in set up, take down, clerking, and many other tasks. Helen Baird and Phyllis Henslin are co chairing this event. Please contact them to let them know what you are willing to do. Your time and talent will be greatly appreciated OFFICERS President LeRoy Brady st Vice President Marylou Coffman nd Vice-President Helen Baird Recording Secretary Carol Hurlbut Corresponding Secretary Linda Ahlborn Treasurer Judy Sweador BOARD Alta Russell teve Sheard Jeremy Poll Kyle Burnis Cheryl Doan September,

Pacific Southwest District of The American Rose Society Presents A Rose Arrangement Workshop Saturday, Sept 20, 2014 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 3839 E Shea Blvd Phoenix, AZ

18 Pacific Southwest District of The American Rose Society Presents A Rose Arrangement Workshop Saturday, Sept 20, :00 AM-3:00 PM Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 3839 E Shea Blvd Phoenix, AZ Topic: Those Special Classes The Princess, Duchess and Duke style arrangements Instructors: Bring: Helen Baird, Marylou Coffman and Lauren Toth clippers, containers of different styles and sizes, any interesting dried materials or live rose plant parts Rose Society of Glendale and the Phoenix Rose Society will provide: roses, filler flowers, more dried materials and more rose parts. Also included will be coffee, a light snack in the morning and lunch If you are an ARS accredited Arrangement Judge you will receive 4 update credits for this workshop please contact Lauren Toth (with questions only) to her l.toth@cox.net Send $35 registration fee by Sept 14, 2014 to reserve your spot to: Gerry Mahoney 4820 W Wescott Dr Glendale AZ for registration or direction questions Please make checks out to The Rose Society of Glendale September,

19 Mesa East Valley Rose Society Membership Annual family or individual membership is $25. Annual dues are payable by June 1. Payments in cash or check at a meeting; or by check to this address: MEVRS/Membership, P.O. Box 40394, Mesa, AZ Date New *Gift* Renewal Amount Paid Cash Check# Names: Telephone # : WEB Pages of Interest Mesa-East Valley Rose Society OR home.html Find past newsletters or articles by clicking on the Newsletters or Articles tabs on the Home page. MCC Rose Garden Help Me Find Roses Pacific Southwest District REMINDER Dues are now past due. Please mail your renewal as soon as possible.please feel free to bring your payment along this Thursday when you attend the General Meeting Pswdroses@hotmail.org Thank you to Phyllis Henslin for providing photos. September,

20 MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS Mesa East Valley Rose Society The following nurseries will give MEVRS members a 10% discount (unless otherwise indicated) on any rose-related purchase when you show your membership card. In some stores you must pay by cash or check Currently Board Meetings are held monthly one hour prior to general meeting General Member and Friends Meeting second Thursday each month Rose Garden volunteers work 3rd Saturday 8a.m. ALL NEEDED only to receive the discount. Be sure to get your annual Membership Card from the Membership Chairman. A & P Nurseries (15%) Four Valley Locations Gilbert, Mesa (2), Queen Creek Berridge Nursery 4647 E. Camelback Rd Phx Potted roses always in stock! Gardener s World 3401 E. Baseline Rd., Phx (Mesa) Treeland Nursery 2900 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Do You Shop at Frys? If you do...you can help the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College grow by just using your Fry's VIP card when buying groceries. The Garden is registered in Fry's Community Rewards program, which provides a rebate to the Garden each time you use your VIP card to purchase groceries It only takes a few seconds..., but you must link your Fry's V.I.P. Card online at "Fry's Community Rewards Program", using the organization name "Rose Garden at Mesa Community College" and/or the Garden's NPO number "80550". Please take a few minutes to do it now. Thank you When you patronize these businesses, please thank the manager for supporting the September,

21 Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Garden Products Order Form The following products can be ordered at the monthly meeting or by special arrangement with Mike Jepsen (cell: ). Fill out the form below, showing both the quantity and the amount. Checks payable to: Mesa East-Valley Rose Society or MEVRS and due upon receipt of product. Product order form can be ed to or turned at the monthly meeting. LOCAL SALES ONLY Thank You for your participation. These sales help provide funds for our annual rose show, as well as a savings for our members only on great products to use in your rose garden. PRODUCT PawPaw Everlast Rose Labels: made of double wire standard with an extra large zinc nameplate. Use with waterproof la- DVD: Growing Roses In the Desert Southwest Punch N Cut large/small MEMBER COST NON MEMBER COST QUAN TITY 55 each $ $10.00 $10.00 $ $10.00/ $12.00/ $ TOTAL COST Alfalfa Meal (10# bag) $ 5.00 $6.00 $ Alfalfa Meal (50# bag) $17.00 $19.00 $ Dispersul (10# bag) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ Dispersul (50# bag) $22.00 $25.00 $ Epsom Salts (10# bag) $ 7.00 $8.00 $ Epsom Salts (50# bag) $28.00 $30.00 $ Floral Preservative (powder 10 oz.) $ 2.00 $2.25 $ KeRex Iron Chelate (1 lb. 12 oz canister) $ $12.00 $ Super Spread 7000 Spreader Sticker (12 $ 4.00 $4.50 $ GroGanic Rose Food (40# bag) $25.00 $27.00 $ Triple Super Phosphate (8 # bag) $ 6.00 $7.00 $ TOTAL DUE $ September,

Mesa-East Valley Rose Society is proud to be Affiliated with the National Rose Society Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the

22 Mesa-East Valley Rose Society is proud to be Affiliated with the National Rose Society Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the largest public rose garden in the Desert Southwest! Rose Lore Judy Sweador Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Inc. PO Box Mesa, AZ September,

ROSE LORE. Written by members, for members of the Mesa East Valley Rose Society. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Whose face will it be?? YOURS????

ROSE LORE. Written by members, for members of the Mesa East Valley Rose Society. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Whose face will it be?? YOURS???? ROSE LORE Written by members, for members of the Mesa East Valley Rose Society Judy Sweador, editor www.roses4az-mevrs. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Whose face will it be?? YOURS???? Monthly Meeting: Mesa