Rose Show. A Rose Family Holiday. American Rose Society National Convention Hosted by the San Diego Rose Society.

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1 American Rose Society National Convention Hosted by the San Diego Rose Society A Rose Family Holiday Rose Show Saturday, May 10, :30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Town & Country Resort

2 ROSE SHOW AWARDS Sponsors Richard Anthony Akiko Strathmann

3 American Rose Society National Convention Hosted by the San Diego Rose Society A Rose Family Holiday Rose Show Saturday, May 10, :30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Town & Country Resort Admission: $5.00 per person Children under 12 admitted free Rose Show tours available upon request...we would love to show you around. The exhibit hall will be open to the public upon completion of judging, estimated to be at 1:30 p.m., and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Rose Convention Chair, Ruth Tiffany: ruthsgarden@msn.com Rose Show Chair: Linda Clark: linsline@cox.net On behalf of the San Diego Rose Society, our deepest thanks to all those who had a part in making this show possible. From our valued judges, to the generous monetary donations of members and businesses, and for the many hours volunteered by the show team, we are truly grateful.

4 DIVISION I Horicultural Rules 1. Except as noted in the schedule, competition is open to all rose growers regardless of residence. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor in his or her own private outdoor garden. Only one person or team from any one garden may enter a class. Registration is required. 2. Entries will be received from 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 10, Judging will begin as soon as possible after 9:45 a.m. The show will open to the public at 1:30 p.m. 3. The Show Committee will furnish all containers, including those specified for Challenge Classes, unless otherwise noted in the schedule. All entries must be accompanied by a securely folded ARS entry tag completed with Section, Class, Variety, and the name and address of the exhibitor(s). Only the upper portion of the entry tag need be completed. Please use only pen and black or blue ink, stamps or name labels. 4. Wedges and supports are permitted. An entry may be penalized if wedging material extends above the top of the vase according to its degree of distraction. 5. With the exception of seedlings and sports entered in class 78, rose varieties are to be exhibited by the recognized ARS exhibition name (AEN). In every case of conflict between these sources the latest one published shall take precedence. The online Modern Roses database is the most up to date ARS publication and takes precedence over all other publications. The following is the list of official ARS publications listing Approved Exhibition Names: Modern Roses, Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for Exhibitors & Judges, Handbook for Selecting Roses, Recent Registrations on the ARS website, and the online Modern Roses database. In cases where a variety is not listed in any of the above official ARS publications, the Combined Rose List (CRL) may be used as a reference. 6. This is an alphabetical show. With the exception of Challenge Classes and classes specifying multiple varieties, all roses in each class will be placed alphabetically and each variety in each class shall constitute a separate class to be judged separately. 2

5 7. ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates will be awarded to Queen, King and Princess of Show. ARS Floribunda Spray Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates will be awarded to Floribunda Spray Queen, King and Princess of Show. ARS Miniature Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates will be awarded to Miniature Queen, King and Princess of Show. ARS Miniflora Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates will be awarded to Miniflora Queen, King and Princess of Show. s and Certificates will be awarded in all other classes for which available. 8. During placement, only the Show Committee and Placement Committee will be permitted in the show area; however, exhibitors shall be allowed to place their entries in Challenge Classes without restriction. During the judging, only judges, clerks, and members of the Show Committee shall be permitted in the show area. 9. Judging shall be in accordance with rules and regulations of the American Rose Society, and all decisions of the judges are final. Blue ribbon winners will be eligible for trophy awards. 10. A spray is defined as a group of florets on one main or lateral stem with at least two or more blooms half open. 11. Horticulture Division entries will be disqualified for the following reasons: a. Misnamed, misclassed, misplaced by the exhibitor, unlabeled or mislabeled. Correctly labeled entries misplaced by the placement committee will be moved to the proper class and, if necessary, the class rejudged. b. Stem-on-stem, a specimen exhibited with a portion of the previous stem growth attached. Exception: species, Old Garden Roses, and shrubs may be shown stem-on-stem. c. Presence of foreign substance applied to the foliage, stem or bloom to improve the appearance of the specimen. d. Not disbudded. Any class calling for one-bloom-per-stem specimens must be exhibited without side buds. A side bud is defined as growth emanating from a leaf axil having sufficient maturity to display the formation of a stem with or without flower buds. The presence of one or two leaflets or leaves at the leaf axil with no evidence of a stem is cause for penalization but not disqualification. Exception: species, Old 3

6 Garden Roses, climbers, and shrub one bloom-per-stem specimens may be shown with side buds. An exhibitor may remove unwanted growth subject to possible penalization. e. An entry in violation of ARS rules or local society rules applying to this show. f. Any rose that has been entered in a show with a name that has not been recognized by American Rose Society will be disqualified. Roses are to be exhibited by the recognized ARS exhibition name (AEN). 12. s other than those taking place at the awards banquet, will be given as set forth in the Conference Schedule, Saturday May 10 at 5:30 p.m. 13. Neither the American Rose Society, the San Diego Rose Society, nor the Town & Country Resort shall be liable for loss or damage to entries, containers, or property, or for injury to persons attending the rose show. Liability of all nature is disclaimed. All specimens (except seedlings and sports) entered in the Horticultural Division shall become the property of the San Diego Rose Society. 14. There shall be no communication of any results of this show to anyone, whether by electronic means or otherwise, until the judging is complete and the Chairman of Judges has declared the results final. 4

7 DIVISION I Horticulture SECTION A AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY NATIONAL CHALLENGE CLASSES This section is open only to current members of the American Rose Society. Entries are limited to one entry for each class. Exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate their artistic prerogatives through the overall appearance of their entries as permitted in Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses. Staging of Challenge Classes will be at the discretion of the exhibitor and will have no restrictions or limitations as to the relative placement of the individual specimens comprising the entry in each class. Per Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses: When the classification miniature(s) is used in any National Challenge Class, it does not include minifloras. Class 1 Nicholson Perpetual Challenge Bowl An entry of nine (9) hybrid tea blooms, each of a different variety, correctly named and displayed in separate containers. [Width allowed 36 inches] Class 2 C. Eugene Pfister Memorial Trophy An entry of one (1) grandiflora specimen, disbudded or naturally grown, correctly named and displayed in an appropriate container. [Width allowed 18 inches] Class 3 New Zealand Kiwi An entry of six (6) roses, each of a different cultivar consisting of two (2) heavilypetaled exhibition type roses; two (2) low-petaled hybrid tea roses in the stage of opening just past the tight bud stage, with only a few petals unfurling; and two (2) floribunda sprays. All correctly named and displayed in separate containers. [Width allowed 36 inches] Class 4 Joseph J. Kern Trophy For the best collection of five (5) Old Garden Roses, including species, each of a different variety, each in separate vases and properly labeled as to variety. [Width allowed 36 inches] Class 5 Dorothy C. Stemler Memorial An entry of the best Old Rose Bouquet of eight (8) or more blooms or sprays of Old Garden Roses, including species, whose type or classification was established prior to All roses are to be identified. 5

8 The bouquet is to be judged by the following scale of points: CULTURAL PERFECTION...30 NUMBER OF VARIETIES...20 CONDITION...20 EFFECT...20 FRAGRANCE...10 TOTAL [Width allowed 30 inches] Class 6 William H. Mavity Trophy An entry of five (5) sprays of floribundas, each of a different variety, correctly named and exhibited in separate containers. [Width allowed 36 inches] Class 7 Herb Swim Memorial Trophy An entry of five (5) hybrid teas, one-bloom-per-stem, different varieties, each exhibited in separate containers. [Width allowed 30 inches] Class 8 Ann Reilly Memorial Trophy An entry of five (5) one-bloom-per-stem, exhibition type floribundas, not more than two of any one variety, exhibited in separate containers. [Width allowed 30 inches] Class 9 Dr. Griffith J. Buck Trophy An entry of three (3) different shrub varieties, one bloom or spray (2 or more blooms), exhibited in separate containers. [Width allowed 30 inches] Class 10 President s Trophy Three (3) stems of any classification, one bloom or spray. One or more varieties, displayed in separate containers. Open to members who grow no more than fifty (50) rose plants. [Width allowed 30 inches] Class 11 Jan Shivers National Miniature Trophy An entry of seven (7) one-bloom-per-stem miniature varieties of of Excellence winners, each being a different variety, exhibited in separate containers. (Where there are less than three (3) entries, the class shall not be judged, unless, in the opinion of the judges, the exhibit is outstanding and merits the honor.) [Width allowed 24 inches] Class 12 Dee Bennett Memorial Trophy An entry of twelve (12) miniature roses, exhibition stage, disbudded. One variety or any combination of varieties, displayed in a container provided by the exhibitor. The exhibitor may use floral foam for support. [Width allowed 18 inches] 6

9 Class 13 J. Benjamin Williams Miniflora Rose Challenge Trophy An entry of ten (10) miniflora roses, either one each of ten (10) different varieties or two (2) each of five (5) different varieties, one-bloom-per-stem, each exhibited in separate containers, all blooms at exhibition stage and each bloom having a separate entry tag. [Width allowed 36 inches] Garden Web Rose Forum Best In Show Trophy Best horticultural entry on the awards table. Selected from the entries for one stem of any classification only. To be judged by a panel of five (5) judges selected by the ARS Chairman of the Horticulture Judging Committee. SECTION B PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES Only one (1) entry per Challenge Class per exhibitor or team. Exhibitor(s) must be members of the Pacific Southwest District of the American Rose Society. Class 14 J. Horace McFarland Memorial District Five (5) hybrid tea blooms, one bloom per stem, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers. ARS/ PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by The Pacific Southwest District Class 15 Mesa Rose Society Four (4) hybrid tea blooms, one bloom per stem, each a different variety and a different color class, displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Class 16 Herb Swim Memorial Three (3) hybrid teas, one bloom per stem, different varieties, exhibited in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by Dr. Tommy Cairns Class 17 Las Vegas Valley Rose Society Three (3) hybrid tea specimens of the same variety showing three stages of development: One bud, one approximately one-half open or in its most perfect phase of beauty, and one fully open bloom, with stamens showing, one bloom per stem, displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Las Vegas Valley Rose Society 7

10 Class 18 Pacific Rose Society Five (5) floribunda sprays, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Pacific Rose Society Class 19 Phoenix Rose Society Three (3) floribunda sprays, one variety, each displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Phoenix Rose Society Class 20 California Coastal Rose Society Three (3) single-variety rose sprays, four to eight (4-8) petals, any type except miniatures and minifloras. One, two, or three varieties displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the California Coastal Rose Society Class 21 Los Angeles Rose Society Challenge Bowl A bouquet of Old Garden Roses, six to nine (6-9) stems, three (3) or more varieties, displayed in one container, to be provided by the exhibitor. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Los Angeles Rose Society Class 22 Albuquerque Rose Society Three (3) shrub roses. Three (3) blooms without side buds, or three (3) blooms with side buds, or three (3) sprays, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Albuquerque Rose Society Class 23 Ralph S. Moore Seven (7) miniature roses, each a different variety, one (1) bloom per stem, exhibited in separate containers, all at exhibition stage. ARS/ PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Pacific Southwest District Class 24 Invitational Rose Seminar Five (5) minifloras, one (1) bloom per stem, each a separate color class, displayed in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Invitational Rose Seminar 8

11 Class 25 Dee Bennett Memorial A bouquet of twelve (12) miniature blooms or twelve (12) miniflora blooms, or combination of miniatures and minifloras, without side buds, one (1) variety or any combination to be exhibited in a container provided by the exhibitor. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by Dr. Tommy Cairns Class 26 Santa Barbara Rose Society Three (3) miniature sprays, each spray a different variety, exhibited in separate containers. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Santa Barbara Rose Society Class 27 El Paso Rose Society Six (6), one bloom each, miniatures or minifloras, without foliage, and not more than two (2) of the same variety, correctly named and exhibited in a miniature English Box provided by the Show Committee. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the El Paso Rose Society Class 28 Luis Desamero Challenge Bowl Eighteen (18) miniature roses, one (1) bloom per stem, six (6) or more varieties to be displayed in a bowl no wider than four (4) inches, provided by the exhibitor, using floral foam for staging. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by Luis Desamero Class 29 Cal and Barb Hayes Challenge Class Nine (9) miniature roses, each a different variety at exhibition form, correctly named, without side buds, and displayed in separate containers. No single or miniflora varieties. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and award sponsored by the Orange County Rose Society Class 30 Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society Challenge Class Nine (9) or more large-flowered rose stems (any combination of sprays and/or one-bloom-per-stem), three (3) or more varieties, displayed in a container not wider than ten (10) inches provided by the exhibitor. Miniature and miniflora roses not allowed. Floral foam or wedging permitted. ARS/PSWD Challenge Certificate and sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society Miller/ Feurer Best Multi-stem In Show The best multi-specimen entry selected from trophy winners requiring more than one stem from those on the awards table. 9

12 SECTION C SPECIAL OPEN CHALLENGE CLASSES Open to all members of the American Rose Society. Class 31 Ventura County Rose Society Challenge Class Three (3) polyantha sprays, two (2) or more varieties, displayed in three (3) separate containers. sponsored by the Ventura County Rose Society Class 32 San Diego Rose Society Mixed Floribunda Bouquet A bouquet of five to nine (5-9) stems of floribunda blooms or sprays, same or different named varieties, in one (1) container. sponsored by the San Diego Rose Society Class 33 Frank Benardella Memorial Trophy Three (3) rose stems in one (1) container, the same or mixed varieties of roses bred by Frank Benardella, a distinguished amateur rose breeder and past president of the American Rose Society. Challenge trophy sponsored by Dick & Sue Streeper SECTION D OPEN CHALLENGE CLASSES Open to all exhibitors. Class 34 Hi-Lo One (1) large bloom or spray and one (1) similar miniature, miniflora or polyantha bloom or spray, exhibited in separate containers. Class 35 Miniature or Miniflora Stages of Bloom Three (3) miniature or three (3) miniflora blooms of the same variety with one bud, one exhibition stage bloom, and one open bloom, exhibited in one container. Class 36 6-Inch Floating Bowl Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora One (1) hybrid tea or grandiflora bloom floating in clear water. No stem or foliage. Class 37 6-Inch Floating Bowl Other Large Bloom One (1) bloom other than a hybrid tea or grandiflora floating in clear water. No stem or foliage. 10

13 Class 38 4-Inch Floating Bowl Miniature or Miniflora Three (3) miniature or three (3) miniflora blooms floating in clear water. No stem or foliage. May include singles or open blooms at the discretion of the exhibitor. Class 39 Bouquet Bowl Five (5) or more blooms of any type, no foliage, floating in an 8-inch bowl. Class 40 English Box Large Blooms Six (6) blooms, at most perfect stage of beauty, one or any combination of varieties other than miniatures or minifloras in an English Box. No stem or foliage. Class 41 English Box Miniatures and Minifloras Six (6) blooms, at most perfect stage of beauty, one or any combination of miniature or miniflora varieties, in an English Box. No stem or foliage. Class 42 Artist s Palette Miniatures/Miniflora Five (5) different blooms of five (5) different miniature and/or miniflora roses displayed in an artist s palette to represent different colors of paint used by an artist. Any form permitted. Class 43 Rose in a Picture Frame One Bloom One (1) large bloom displayed in a picture frame. Rose foliage permitted. Class 44 Rose in a 6 Picture Frame Multiple Blooms Two (2) or more miniature or miniflora blooms, at most perfect stage of beauty, displayed in a picture frame. Rose foliage permitted. SECTION E - HYBRID TEAS & GRANDIFLORAS Class 45 One Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom One (1) bloom per stem, without side buds, exhibition stage. Queen, King and Princess of Show; Court of Honor of four (4) additional blooms of merit. Eligible for Hybrid Tea Queen (gold certificate), King (silver certificate), Princess (bronze certificate) and Court of Honor awards. 11

14 Class 46 Three Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Blooms Each stem without side buds, exhibition stage. One (1) variety in one container. Class 47 One Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Spray Eligible for ARS Hybrid Tea Spray and ARS Grandiflora Spray Certificate, respectively. Class 48 One Open Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom Stamens must show. Eligible for ARS Open Bloom Certificate. SECTION F - FLORIBUNDAS AND POLYANTHAS Class 49 One Floribunda Bloom One (1) bloom per stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. Eligible for ARS Floribunda One-Bloom-Per-Stem Certificate. Class 50 Three Floribunda Blooms Each stem without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. One (1) variety in one container. Class 51 One Floribunda Spray Queen, King and Princess of Show; Court of Honor of four (4) additional sprays of merit. Eligible for Queen (gold certificate), King (silver certificate), Princess (bronze certificate) and Court of Honor awards. Class 52 Three Floribunda Sprays Any combination of varieties in one container. Class 53 One Polyantha Spray Eligible for ARS Polyantha Spray Certificate Class 54 Three Polyantha Sprays Any combination of varieties in one container. 12

15 SECTION G CLIMBERS AND SHRUBS Class 55 Climber Bloom Entries must be classed as Large Flowered Climber (LCl), Hybrid Wichurana (HWich) and Hybrid Gigantea (HG). Those varieties classed as Cl HTs, Cl Min, etc. must be exhibited in their respective non-climbing classes. Class 56 Climber Spray Entries must be classed as Large Flowered Climber (LCl), Hybrid Wichurana (HWich) and Hybrid Gigantea (HG). Those varieties classed as Cl HTs, Cl Min, etc. must be exhibited in their respective non-climbing classes. Eligible for ARS Climber certificate. Class 57 One Classic Shrub Bloom or Spray Shrubs classed as Hybrid Kordesii (HKor), Hybrid Moyesii (HMoy), Hybrid Musk (HMsk), and Hybrid Rugosa (HRg). Eligible for ARS Classic Shrub certificate. Class 58 Modern Shrub Bloom Shrubs classed as Shrubs (S). Eligible for ARS Modern Shrub. Certificate. Class 59 Modern Shrub Spray Shrubs classed as Shrubs (S). SECTION H - OLD GARDEN ROSES It is suggested that the date of introduction and type appear on the entry tag. (Judges will check classification and date of introduction before final award) Class 60 Genesis One (1) bloom or spray. Any variety classed as a species (Sp) rose regardless of introduction date. Eligible for ARS Genesis. Class 61 Dowager Queen One (1) bloom or spray. Any variety not classed as a species (Sp) rose introduced prior to 1867, including roses with unknown dates known to be in existence prior to Eligible for ARS Dowager Queen. 13

16 Class 62 Victorian One (1) bloom or spray. Any varieties not classed as a species (Sp) rose introduced in 1867 or after, or with unknown dates of origin after Eligible for ARS Victorian. SECTION I - MINIATURES Class 63 One Miniature Bloom One (1) bloom per stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. Queen, King and Princess of Show; Court of Honor of four (4) additional blooms of merit. Eligible for Miniature Queen (gold certificate), King (silver certificate), Princess (bronze certificate) and Court of Honor awards. Class 64 Three Miniature Blooms Each stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. One (1) variety in one container. Class 65 One Miniature Spray Eligible for ARS Miniature Spray certificate. Class 66 Three Miniature Sprays One (1) variety in one container. Class 67 One Miniature Single Bloom One (1) Miniature single bloom, (4-8 petals), one bloom per stem, no side buds. Eligible for ARS Single Miniature Certificate. Class 68 One Miniature Open Bloom One (1) Miniature open bloom, one bloom per stem, no side buds. Stamens must show. SECTION J - MINIFLORAS Class 69 One Miniflora Bloom One (1) bloom per stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. Queen, King and Princess of Show; Court of Honor of four (4) additional blooms of merit. Eligible for Miniflora Queen (gold certificate), King (silver certificate), Princess (bronze certificate) and Court of Honor awards. 14

17 Class 70 Three Miniflora Blooms Each stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. One (1) variety in one container. Class 71 One Miniflora Spray Eligible for ARS Miniflora Spray Certificate. Class 72 One Miniflora Single Bloom One (1) Miniflora single bloom, (4-8 petals), one (1) bloom per stem, no side buds. Eligible for ARS Miniflora Single Certificate. Class 73 One Miniflora Open Bloom One (1) Miniflora open bloom, one (1) bloom per stem, no side buds. Stamens must show. SECTION K MISCELLANEOUS Class 74 Most Fragrant Modern Rose One (1) bloom of any hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda, to be judged 70% on fragrance and 30% on appearance. Class 75 Most Fragrant Old Garden Rose or Shrub One (1) bloom of any variety classified OGR or shrub, to be judged 70% on fragrance and 30% on appearance. Eligible for ARS Most Fragrant Certificate. Class 76 Seedling Rose or Sport One (1) bloom or spray of any variety hybridized or found by the exhibitor not yet introduced into commerce. A seedling is an original specimen hybridized by the exhibitor. A sport is an unregistered mutation of a variety resulting in a new variety. Exhibitor is encouraged to indicate parentage. SECTION L - NOVICE Restricted to exhibitors who have never won a trophy in the horticulture division of an American Rose Society district or national rose show. Class 77 One Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom One (1) bloom per stem, without side buds, at most perfect stage of beauty. Eligible for ARS Best Novice Certificate 15

18 Class 78 One Floribunda or Polyantha Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Novice Certificate Class 79 One Miniature or Miniflora Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Novice Certificate Class 80 One Old Garden Rose, Climber or Shrub Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Novice Certificate SECTION M - JUNIORS Restricted to exhibitors who have not attained the age of 18. Class 81 One Bloom Any type or variety, one-bloom-per-stem Eligible for ARS Best Junior One-Bloom-per-Stem Certificate Class 82 One Spray Any type or variety, one spray Eligible for ARS Best Junior Spray Certificate SECTION N - JUDGES Restricted to judges judging in this show. Class 83 One Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom Eligible for ARS Best Judge s Entry Certificate Class 84 One Floribunda or Polyantha Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Judge s Entry Certificate Class 85 One Miniature or Miniflora Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Judge s Entry Certificate Class 86 One Old Garden Rose, Climber or Shrub Bloom or Spray Eligible for ARS Best Judge s Entry Certificate 16

19 DIVISION II Artistic Arrangements Rules 1. Eligibility - Any person registered for this convention may enter arrangements in the show. Challenge classes in Sections A and B have additional eligibility requirements as stated for each class. Advice may be solicited, but all exhibits must be the sole work of the exhibitor (working alone). No team entries allowed. No other person may help with assembly of an exhibit or alter an exhibitor s entry. 2. Pre-Registration All exhibitors, including judges, must pre-register their arrangement entries, except for ARS National Challenge Classes 1, 2 & 3 by Thursday, May 8, 2014, by contacting Lauren Toth, W. Blackstone Lane, Peoria, AZ 85383: Phone: (leave message on machine) or by to l.toth@cox.net. All reservations will be confirmed by either or phone so please provide this information as well as the class number and name when making your reservations. Only one (1) entry per exhibitor is permitted in each class. The show committee would expect that you complete your arrangements as reserved. Please be realistic and only reserve what you know you will complete. By not doing this, you may be preventing others from reserving limited show spaces. Reservations for the National challenge classes, if possible, would also be appreciated. 3. Entry Limits Each class, except for National and District Challenge classes will be limited to a total of six (6) entries. The first six reservations in each class will then complete the class. 4. Standard Staging Standard designs may not exceed 24 inches in width and 30 inches in depth, unless otherwise stated in the schedule. There are no limitations for height in standard classes. The show committee will provide draped tables covered with neutral cloth. The neutral colored ballroom wall provides the background for the show area, except in the case where no more wall space is available and open tables are used. Exhibitor may provide his/her own freestanding background, niche or underlay as an integral component of the design, subject to size limitations. The only size restriction for a standard arrangement is that the arrangement or underlay must not overhang the 30 tabletop. The arrangement show area will be open to exhibitors at 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, May 9, for pre placement of backgrounds and niches. No security will be provided for items left overnight. 5. Miniature Staging Miniature designs should be scaled in proportion to the size of roses used. Miniature designs will be staged at eye-level, approximately inches above table height. Space allocated for 17

20 miniature arrangements is proportional to the arrangement size stated in the schedule. A neutral table cloth will be provided. Exhibitors may provide their own freestanding background as an integral component of the design, but not to exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth. Most miniature designs will be staged against the ballroom wall which is beige. Some may end up on free standing tables, still at eye level 6. Roses The following rules apply to all arrangements: Roses must provide the dominant floral interest in all designs. a. All rose blooms and buds showing color must be correctly identified on the entry tag. Names used must be in accordance with latest editions of the following ARS publication: Modern Roses 12, The Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for Judges & Exhibitors, the Handbook for Selecting Roses, or the Rose Registrations column of the ARS magazine or website. In cases where a variety is not listed in any of the above, a listing in the Combined Rose List is acceptable. Classification of all roses shall be in accordance with ARS publication on the date of the show. b. All roses must be outdoor garden-grown (i.e., greenhouse-grown and commercially grown roses may not be used.) c. Only roses classified as Miniature and Mini-Flora may be used in Miniature designs. d. Roses of all classifications may be used in standard designs. e. For the entry to be eligibile for ARS national trophies and ARS medal certificates, ALL roses in the arrangement must have been grown by the arranger and AG either checked or written in the upper right hand corner of the entry tag. f. Arranger-grown roses (from the exhibitor s own garden) are required for the ARS national challenge classes 1 through 3 but are optional elsewhere. g. First place designs in classes 7-24, 26 & 27, scoring 92 points or higher and using arranger-grown roses (as indicated by AG on the entry tag) will be considered for ARS medal certificates. 7. Other design components including plant materials (fresh, dried, preserved or treated after drying), bases, frames, freestanding backgrounds, accessories and other man-made materials may be used except as excluded by the class description. Natural wood (dried, weathered, treated, etc.) is considered dried plant material unless it has been made into an art object (e.g., a statue). It is then considered an accessory. Exhibitor may also provide at 18

21 3 x 5 inch card of intent to explain his/her design concept. Components not allowed in this show are 1) artificial plant materials, 2) fresh plant materials that have been painted or dyed, 3) plant materials on the state conservation list (unless grown by the exhibitor), 4) any live creatures and 5) any national flag or reproductions of them. Exhibitor should mark his/ her name on containers and accessories where it cannot be seen during judging. 8. Fresh plant materials should be conditioned and mechanics be suitable to maintain freshness of designs for 2 days until the show is taken down on Monday, May 12, at 8:00 a.m. Exhibitors should plan on replacing materials that will not be able to last unattended until the close of the show. Plant material other than roses may be commerically grown. 9. Entry tags Entry tags will be provided for all entries and can be picked up at the conference registration table or on Friday, May 9, at 9:00 p.m. in the exhibition area. Completion of entry tags is the exhibitor s responsibility. The bottom of the tear off portion of the tag does not need to be filled out. Use the address space on the tear-off portion of the tag for rose names if they don t fit above. If all rose names will not fit on the entry tag, write see back and list them there, or write see card and list them on a separate 3 x 5 card containing the class number and the complete list of rose varieties. 10. Placement Exhibitors must use the exhibit space assigned to them. Entries (both backgrounds and designs) may be placed in assigned spaces from Friday, May 9, from 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, May 10, at 9:45 a.m. Arrangements should be assembled outside the show area with only final placement of components occurring in the assigned exhibit space. No arranger may bring additional worktables into the show area, but may work in the areas outside the showroom as space permits. Exhibitors must remove their work and materials and leave the show area promptly when entries close. All due care must be taken to protect the tablecoths from water spillage and to leave the area clean. The exhibitor is responsible for placing his/her own arrangements. An arrangement incorrectly placed in a class will be judged in the class it was placed. No one but the exhibitor may touch or move an arrangement. However, in extreme circumstances and if the efforts to locate the exhibitor have failed, the Arrangement Chairman may move an exhibit if necessary to resolve a placement problem only. 11. Removal Exhibitors may remove arrangements from the show area on Sunday, May 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:oo p.m. and again on Monday, May 12, at 8:00 a.m. The exhibit hall will be closed and locked at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. 19

22 12. Judging - will be accordance with the current ARS Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements. Arrangement judges must be registered for the convention. The ARS arrangement scorecard will be used to evaluate all entries as follows: Scorecard for Judging Rose Arrangements: Conformance 15 points a. Proper naming of all Roses b. Conformance to type of design c. Other specific requirements of schedule Design (5 points per principle) Balance, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Proportion and Scale Perfection of the Rose(s) Including condition of other plant material used in arrangement Creativity and Expressiveness Distinction Unique, sets the design apart Superiority in every respect Total 30 points 30 points 15 points 10 points 100 points A design must score at least 90 points to be eligible for a first place ribbon. Only one first, second and third place ribbon may be awarded in each class. Honorable mention ribbons may be awarded at the judges discretion. A design must place first and must score at least 92 points to be eligible for ARS high awards (national and district trophies, rosettes and certificates). Only one winner of the Challenge classes will be awarded. Judges must resolve point-scoring ties. s may be withheld if no entry is worthy of an award. Judges decisions are final. 13. s an award envelope will be awarded to the first place entry in each class. envelopes will be available for pickup Sunday at 5:00 p.m. In special situations the designer may make other plans with the Show Chair to claim his/her arrangements. envelopes may be mailed if requested and an address provided to the Show Chair. National ARS awards will be presented at the s Banquet on Monday, May

23 In addition to the ARS high awards designated for specific classes and sections in the schedule, the following may be awarded: a. One set of ARS mini-gold, mini-silver and mini-bronze medal arrangement certificates for the highest scoring first place designs using fresh arranger-grown miniature or mini-flora roses from Classes and Classes 30 to 42. b. One set of ARS gold, silver and bronze medal arrangement certificates for the highest scoring first place designs using fresh arranger-grown roses from Classes 7 to 21, 24 and Security All reasonable care will be taken to safeguard exhibits and the convention hall will be locked when unattended; however, neither the San Diego Rose Society, the American Rose Society nor the Town and Country Resort assumes any responsibility for loss or damage. Liability of any nature is hereby disclaimed. 15. Arrangement Judges who are judging arrangements in this show may enter only in the Judges Section. 16. Novices are not limited to classes for the Novice and are encouraged to enter all classes. 17. Junior arrangers are arrangers 17 years of age and under. They are also encourged to enter all classes. 18. The Miller and Feurer Best Arrangement will be awarded for the arrangement judged as Best in Show. It will be presented at the awards banquet on Monday, May By entering this show exhibitors agree to abide by these rules. 21

24 DIVISION II Artistic Arrangements Section A - ARS National Challenge Classes Class 1 Mother s Day Centennial 100 years ago, on May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother s Day. A standard sized traditional line-mass design using at least two different named roses. Open to any current member of the American Rose Society. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the Nora Katherman Rose Arrangement Trophy Class 2 A White Flower for Mothers On May 10, 1913, the U. S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on all federal government officials (from the President down) to wear a white carnation the following day in observance of Mother s Day. A minature sized traditional mass design. Must not exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth. Use of additional plant materials is optional. Open to any current member of the American Rose Society. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the Bea Satterlee Rose Arrangement Trophy Class 3 Our Presidential Heritage On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the first national Mother s Day as a day for American citizens to show the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war. A standard size modern transparency design. Depth is emphasized by some components seen through others. One other plant material, other than roses, must be incorporated and named on the entry tag. Common plant names are acceptable. Open to any current member of the American Rose Society. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the Russ Anger Rose Arrangement Trophy 22

25 Section B - District Challenge Classes Class 4 Opposite Sides The first attempts to establish a Mother s Day in the U.S. came from women s peace groups. A common early activity was the meeting of groups of mothers whose sons had fought or died on opposite sides of the American Civil War. A standard size modern duo design. The design concept is a free-standing design organized in one container to give two distinct impressions to the viewer. The arrangement will be staged to be viewed from both sides. Open to any member residing in the Pacific Southwest District of the ARS. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the John & Dorothy Van Barnevelt Rose Arrangement Trophy Class 5 Mother s Friendship Day In 1868, Ann Jarvis, mother of Anna Jarvis, created a committee to establish a Mother s Friendship Day, the purpose of which was to reunite families that had been divided during the Civil War. A miniature sized modern stretch design. It will be composed of at least two units, having a connective, which extends between the units. Overall design concept gives the appearance of a smaller design stretched as if pulling away from the larger portion. Must not exceed ten (10) inches in height, width or depth. Use of additional plant materials is optional. Open to any member residing in the Pacific Southwest District of the ARS. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the Fair Friends of Roses Rose Arrangement Trophy Class 6 From One Generation to Another In its present form, Mother s Day was established by Anna Jarvis following the death of her mother, Ann Jarvis, on May 9, A small design greater than ten (10) inches but not to exceed twenty (20) inches in height, width or depth. Roses are to be in proportion to size of arrangement. Fresh roses of any classification type may be used, with or without fresh and/or dried plant material. No accessories are permitted. Arranger s choice of design style (Traditional, Modern or Oriental Manner) to be stated on entry tag. Open to any member residing in the Pacific Southwest District of the ARS. All roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. Other plant materials may be used. The arrangement must score 92 points or more and AG designated on the entry tag. Eligible for the Current and Past PSWD Arrangement Judges Chairman s Trophy Sponsored by Arrangement Chairwomen, Marylou Coffman and Lauren Toth 23

26 Section C - Standard Traditional Classes Class 7 Family Reunion A mass design using all fresh materials. Class 8 Gallica Family A line-mass design using all fresh materials. Class 9 Five Generations of Meillands A line design using all fresh materials. Best of Classes 7, 8 & 9 are eligible for ARS Royalty & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section D - Standard Modern Classes Class 10 The Addams Family A standard abstract design showing two or more abstract qualities. The rose bloom(s) should not be distorted. Class 11 Family Ties A standard parallel design using three or more groupings appearing as one arrangement. Class 12 Swiss Family Robinson A standard hanging design. Free-moving design using a frame or other means of suspension. Best of Classes 10, 11 & 12 are eligible for ARS Artist & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section E - Standard Arrangements in the Oriental Manner Class 13 Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival An Oriental standard size free-style arrangement. Class 14 Hike in the Mountains An Oriental-style standard size arrangement in a tall container. Only roses and other fresh materials permitted. Class 15 Fishing on the Lake An Oriental-style standard size arrangement in a low container. Only roses and other fresh materials permitted. Best of Classes 13, 14 & 15 are eligible for ARS Oriental & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s 24

27 Section F - Standard Designs with Roses ONLY Class 16 Soul Sister A standard size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and other fresh rose parts ONLY. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Class 17 Brotherhood A standard size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and other fresh rose parts ONLY. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Best of Classes 16 & 17 are eligible for ARS Princess & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section G - Standard Design with Fresh Roses and/or Dried Materials Class 18 Sister from Another Mister A standard size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and any other dried materials ONLY. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Class 19 Brother from Another Mother A standard size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and any other dried materials ONLY. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Best of Classes 18 & 19 are eligible for ARS Duchess & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section H - Standard Table Arrangements Class 20 After the Family BBQ A festive and functional beverage and hors d oeuvre tray for two with a decorative unit to be staged on a tabletop in an area no larger than 24 inches wide and 30 inches deep. No flatware permitted. Class 21 Gathering of the Clan An exhibition style arrangement for one using standard sized tableware and a rose arrangement of your interpretation. The floral unit should be approximately one-third (1/3) of the total design. To be staged on a tabletop in an area no larger than 24 inches wide and 30 inches deep. No flatware permitted. Best of Class 20 & 21 are eligible for ARS Court of Etiquette & ARS Gold, Silver & Bronze s 25

28 Section I - Minature Table Arrangements Class 22 Picnic at the Beach A minature functional picnic for one to four to be staged on a tabletop in an area no larger than 24 inches wide and 24 inches deep. No flatware permitted. Decorative unit must take up no more than one-third (1/3) of the total area and must be between three (3) inches to ten (10) inches in height, width and depth. Class 23 Family Style A minature exhibition table for one to be staged on a tabletop in an area no larger than 24 inches wide and 24inches deep. No flatware permitted. Decorative unit must take up no more than one-third (1/3) of the total area and must be between three (3 )inches to (ten) 10 inches in height, width and depth. Best of Class 22 & 23 are eligible for ARS Miniature Court of Etiquette & ARS Mini-Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section I - Special Classes Class 24 County Fair A small arrangement between 10 inches and 20 inches in any direction. Arranger s choice of design. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. To be awarded the ARS Duke & also eligible to receive the ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze s Class 25 Salute to Mothers A corsage using roses of any size but be suitable to wear on the shoulder. Small unobtrusive accessories may be used. To be staged on an individual piece of cloth wrapped floral foam 9 x 4 x 3. Floral foam provided by SDRS. Exhibitor to provide background cloth. To be awarded the ARS Personal Adornment Certificate Class 26 Let s Go to the Carnival Any size rose arrangement of arranger s choice. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. FOR NOVICE ARRANGERS ONLY. To be awarded ARS Best Novice certificate & also eligible for the ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze s Class 27- Hometown Parade Any size rose arrangement of arranger s choice. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. FOR JUNIOR ARRANGERS ONLY. To be awarded the ARS Junior Rosette & also eligible to receive the ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze s 26

29 Class 28 Spring Break Vacation A standard size rose arrangement of arranger s choice. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. FOR JUDGES OF THIS SHOW ONLY. Class 29 Species Roses A miniature size rose arrangement of arranger s choice. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. FOR JUDGES OF THIS SHOW ONLY. Best of Classes 28 & 29 to be awarded ARS Best Judge s Certificate Section J - Minature Traditional Arrangements Class 30 All in the Family A miniature mass arrangement using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Only roses and other fresh materials permitted. Not to exceed eight (8) inches in any direction. Class 31 A Family Circus A miniature line-mass arrangement, using the color gold and miniature and/or mini-flora roses, Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Class 32 The Sproul Boys A miniature arrangement of any traditional style (line, line-mass or mass). Not to exceed five (5) inches in any direction. Best of Classes 30, 31 & 32 are eligible for ARS Mini Royalty & ARS Mini Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section K - Minature Modern Arrangements Class 33 Ramble Through the Woods A miniature modern free-form arrangement using no visible container using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Class 34 Test Tube Babies A miniature modern tubular arrangement using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. This design type has an overall dominant cylindrical form. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Class 35 Blood is Thicker than Water A miniature modern underwater arrangement using miniature &/or mini-flora roses where part of the focal area of the design is underwater. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Best of Classes 33, 33 & 35 are eligible for ARS Mini Artist & ARS Mini Gold, Silver & Bronze s 27

30 Section L - Minature Arrangements in the Oriental Manner Class 36 The Ming Dynasty A miniature Oriental free-style arrangement, using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Class 37 Girls Day Girls Day is a Japanese holiday honoring the girls of the family and where dolls may be presented to the young ones. A miniature Oriental style arrangement using a low container, using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. Only roses and other fresh materials permitted. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Class 38 Boys Day Boys Day is a Japanese holiday honoring the boys of the family and where kites are gifted and flown. A miniature Oriental style arrangement using a tall container, using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. Only roses and other fresh materials permitted. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Best of Classes 36, 37 & 38 are eligible for ARS Mini Oriental & ARS Mini Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section M - Miniature Arrangements with Roses ONLY Class 39 Father of the Bride A miniature size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and other fresh rose parts ONLY using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Not to exceed ten (10 ) inches in any direction. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Class 40 Sisterhood A miniature size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh roses and other fresh rose parts ONLY using miniature and/or mini-flora roses. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Best of Classes 39 & 40 are eligible for ARS Minature Princess & ARS Mini Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section N - Minature Arrangements with Fresh Roses and/or Dried Materials Class 41 Walk on the Beach A minature size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh miniature and/or mini-flora roses and any other dried materials ONLY. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. 28

31 Class 42 Midsummer s Night A standard size arrangement of arranger s choice of design, using only fresh miniature and/or mini-flora roses and any other dried materials ONLY. Not to exceed ten (10) inches in any direction. Style to be indicated on the entry tag. No accessories permitted. Best of Classes 41 & 42 are eligible for ARS Miniature Duchess & ARS Mini Gold, Silver & Bronze s Section O - Dried Rose Arrangements Class 43- Mom & Pop Kettle A standard size arrangement using dried roses with other dried and/or treated dried plant materials, incorporating a cooking implement. Standard size staging area of 24 inches wide and 30 inches deep with no height restrictions. To be awarded ARS Keepsake Certificate Class 44 Seaside Roses A standard size wreath designed with dried roses. Designer must provide some manner for proper display. Standard size staging area of 24 inches wide and 30 inches deep with no height restrictions. To be awarded ARS Rosecraft Certificate Class 45 Baby Love A miniature arrangement using dried miniature and/or miniflora roses with other dried and/or treated dried plant materials. Arrangement not to exceed ten (10) inches in height, width or depth. Class 46 Rugosa Family A miniature arrangement using dried miniature &/or miniflora roses with other dried and/or treated dried plant materials, emphasizing texture. Arrangement not to exceed ten (10) inches in height, width or depth. Best of Classes 45 & 46 to be awarded ARS Mini-Keepsake Certificate Class 47 The apple s a rose A minature rosecraft using dried mini or miniflora roses with other dried and/ or treated dried plant materials. Arrangement not to exceed ten (10) inches in height, width or depth. Designer must provide some manner for proper display. To be awarded ARS Mini Rosecraft Certificate 29

32 DIVISION III Photography Rules 1. With the exception of Section A, Pacific Southwest District Challenge Class, exhibitors need not be members of any rose society. 2. All photographs must be the work of the exhibitor and must be the work of a single exhibitor. 3. Exhibitors may enter no more than two (2) photographs in any one class, and no more than a total of eight (8) photographs in this Division. A photograph may not be entered more than once. A photograph entered in more than one class will not be judged in any class. 4. Previous winning photographs, defined as First through Fourth Place in the ARS American Rose magazine contest, may not be entered in this show. 5. First, Second, Third and Fourth Place s or no award may be awarded in each Class. Multiple First through Fourth Place s may be awarded in each Section or Class at the discretion of the Judges. Trophies will be awarded as set forth in the Show Schedule. 6. With the exception of seedlings, rose varieties photographed must be entered under ARS approved exhibition names as listed in any one of the following official ARS publications: Modern Roses 12 (book and database), the Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for Judges & Exhibitors, the Handbook for Selecting Roses, or Recent Registrations on the ARS website. In cases where a variety is not listed in any of the above ARS publications, a listing in the Combined Rose List is acceptable. 7. Photographs taken with film or digital equipment are equally welcome. Digital enhancements as well as darkroom enhancements are also welcome. 8. Photographs entered in Rose Art may be in color, black and white or a combination of color and black and white (selective colorization). All other photographs are to be entered in color. 9. All photographs are to be mounted (that is, with a backing board of art board or foam core) and matted (the art board frame that goes on top of the photograph). 10. Outside dimensions of the mat are to be 11 x 14. Orientation may be landscape or portrait. 30

33 11. Photographs may be no smaller than 5 x 7 and no larger than 8 x 10. Non-standard shapes are welcome (e.g., oval, diamond, triangle, etc.), as long as the mat opening fits within the largest acceptable 8 x 10 opening and is not less than the smallest acceptable 5 x 7 opening (allowing for minimal overlap of the mat on the photograph) 12. Color of the mat is at the discretion of the exhibitor. 13. The Photography Classification and Placement Committee shall place all photographs in the show. Nonmatted photographs shall not be accepted for either judging or display. Unmounted photographs shall be for display only (not judged), and only if there is adequate room for display. 14. Completely fill out ARS Arrangement Entry tags, and then attach to the upper left hand corner with a clip furnished by the Show Committee. The exhibitor may place nothing identifying the photographer on the front of the photograph, other than the folded entry tag. 15. Photography Judges and their immediate family members shall enter their photographs in the Judges Section only. 16. Horticulture and Arrangement Judges may enter photographs in any of the Sections except Budding Photographers. 17. The Show Committee requests preregistration to allow for planning adequate space for placing photographs. Photographs that are not preregistered will be accepted on the date of the show, but preregistered photographs and photographs prepared at the Photography Seminar Lab will be given preference in placement for the show. To preregister, contact Sally Long, sally.long@gmail.com, or phone (619) , with the class titles you are entering, the number in each class, and your total number of entries. Please preregister by 12 noon on Wednesday, May 7, Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. 18. Photography entries will be accepted on Saturday, May 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. 19. Judges may ask the clerk to pick up a photo, if necessary, to adequately view the photo. Under no circumstances however, is a photo to be turned in such a way as to show the exhibitor s name or any other identifying information. 20. Judges shall be ARS Accredited Horticulture and/or Arrangement Judges with some expertise in Photography. 31

34 21. s will be presented on Saturday, May 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. Photographs shall remain in place until the end of the show. All exhibits must be picked up at the conclusion of the show, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 11, or from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12. Any remaining photos become the property of the San Diego Rose Society and may be sold or become part of an opportunity drawing. 22. The Show Committee will exercise due caution in protecting all exhibits, but neither the San Diego Rose Society, the American Rose Society, the Pacific Southwest District, nor the Town and Country Convention site will assume any liability in loss or damage to property. 23. These Photographs Will Be for Display Only (and only if there is room) and Will Not Be Judged: We request that you not enter these photographs. Photographs which do not have properly completed Entry Tag Photograph not mounted. Photograph previously a winner, defined as First though Fourth Place winners in the ARS American Rose magazine contest. Any identifying text or other material identifying the photographer placed by the photographer on the front of the photograph. An unmatted photograph will not accepted for either judging or display. 32

35 DIVISION III Photography BEST IN SHOW For the photograph judged Best in Show, Trophy ed by the Desert Rose Society SECTION A PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE CLASS Photographer(s) must be members of the Pacific Southwest District of the American Rose Society. Class 1 Theme of Show: A Rose Family Holiday. A photograph of any rose or roses that best interprets the theme of this show. Roses must be the dominant feature. Trophy ed by the Pacific Southwest District Photography Committee SECTION B - THE ROSE Class 2 One Bloom with Exhibition Form Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda. No side buds, no singles (4-8 petals). Trophy Class 3 One Spray Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda or Polyantha, including single (4-8 petals) varieties. Two (2) or more blooms. Trophy Class 4 One Bloom with Exhibition Form Miniature or Miniflora. No side buds, no singles (4-8 petals). Trophy Class 5 One Spray Miniature or Miniflora, including single (4-8 petals) varieties. Two (2) or more blooms. Trophy Class 6 One Fully Open Bloom Stamens must show. Any variety, excluding singles. Trophy Class 7 One Single (4-8 petal) Bloom 4-8 petal single bloom, no side buds. Any variety of single (4-8 petal) bloom. Trophy 33