Landscape. Watering Systems. Tom Bressan. Spectacular Annual Show Places Marin as a Great Garden Spot for Roses. with. Tuesday, June 13, 2006

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1 June, 2006 Volume 32, No. 6 Nanette Londeree, Editor The Marin Rose Landscape Watering Systems with Tom Bressan Tuesday, June 13, :30 pm Livermore Room Marin Art & Garden Center A non-profit chapter of the American Rose Society Spectacular Annual Show Places Marin as a Great Garden Spot for Roses Marin Rose Society has reached the fine age of 32 years and has grown up increasing its membership to embrace more people who enjoy roses and gardening. Each year we nervously anticipate an early May Show wondering if we will have enough roses to exhibit. This year we had such cold and wet weather that our plants were still just waking up to spring. Some gardens did not develop blooms until after the show and this limited our full display. But Marin gardeners worked with Nature and brought forth a radiant rose show for all to see! Rose societies in other areas actually cancelled their shows or had about half the number of roses on display they usually have. We hoped we would not be disappointed in Marin. The quantity was abundant. More importantly, the quality of roses exhibited was breath taking. Everyone spoke in superlatives about the beautiful array of so many varieties of roses in our show. The gardens of Marin have produced an outstanding view of the miracle of spring growth and renewal. Congratulations to all the people who took the time to bring their roses to our show. We are happy to say that we have many new winners including Novice awards. All these exhibitors brought beauty to a great many people Inside Highlights Spring Show Results 3 President s Message 6 Exhibitor s Corner 7 Board Notes 8 Rose of the Month 8 Program Notes 8 Abundant J&P Roses 9 Keep Them Out 11 Garden Bad Guys 13 Rose Care 14 Monthly Show Results 15

2 visiting our event. We gathered new members, others purchased more than 300 roses at the end of the day to share with the family. And we had a Children s Corner for youngsters to make a bouquet for Mom. Carol Bruce and Florence Taylor did a great job on this very popular event. We want to thank Gail Trimble for her guidance and expert help with setting up the Schedule and managing the Judging as well as many other details including the Trophies. Betty Mott took charge of the clerking and we had the assistance of Dorothy Arnold, Joan Goff, Maureen Groper, Shelley Passanisi, Mary Polizzi, and Paula Jaffe. Thank you all! Erma and Denis Parsons managed our Membership Information area together with our own Consulting Rosarian, Nanette Londeree, answering lots of rose questions for the public. You are really wonderful representatives of the Society and all your work is appreciated. The most important Thank You goes to the members who shared their roses in the exhibition. Your participation made this show a truly wonderful event. We were one of the people who did not have one rose to put in this show. Somehow the sun did not wake up our roses, but just a few days after the show our garden produced its own display for us. The brilliance of color and lingering rose fragrance was enough to wake up anybody. David Snyder won the Idell C. Muzio Trophy with the Best Novice Entry; photo by Gail Trimble The time from 7 to 10 AM was buzzing with people entering roses, asking questions, making sure they had the right Class for their entries. At 10 AM the Judges took over and began their deliberations, assigning blue, red, and yellow ribbons covering the tables. Time went very fast with curious spectators smelling the roses, seeing who won the Trophies, and checking out the rose varieties to put in their gardens. At the end of the Show day around 4 PM, the sales people from Macy s kept very close eyes on those beautiful flowers knowing the sale was about to begin. In half an hour roses were disappearing, money was changing hands, and the whole event was suddenly over. The life of the show roses took one more trip to be adored and shared with new admirers. We looked at each other with tired eyes and sore feet. It was clear that the show was very spectacular and only could have happened with the generosity of all of you who helped put on this event. Driving home Lydia looked at her watch - 5:30 PM Wow! We recalled getting up at 5 AM. Frank got out of the car, suggested a strong drink, but Lydia headed straight for the tub for a hot bath. One more big decision had to be made. Should she put lavender bath salt or rose bath salt in the tub? Of course, Roses won out! By Lydia and Frank Treadway, Rose Show Chair Show photos by Barbara Picarelli, Mary Rose by Gail Trimble Phyllis Saccani, Maureen Groper and Sandy Simon admire the beautiful rose entries 2

3 32nd Annual Spring Rose Show Results JUDGES: Carol Burek, Joseph Burek, Cynthia Chuang, Baldo Villegas, Helen Zawlik-Moyot CLERKS: B. Mott, D. Arnold, J. Goff, M. Groper, S. Passanisi, M. Polizzi BEST of SHOW: La Belle Sultane, Joan Goff Queen - Hot Princess, G. Trimble King Love and Peace, G. Trimble Princess Gold Medal, G. Trimble Best Red Love s Promise, M. Kooi Court Helen Keller, T. Bonfigli; Plum Crazy, G. Trimble; Cajun Moon, G. Trimble; Brook s Red, P. Saccani; Neptune, P. Saccani; Signature, P. Saccani Hybrid Tea Fully Open: Let Freedom Ring, D. McGuinness Floribunda One Bloom: Nicole, B. Mott Floribunda Spray: Bolchoi, P. Jaffe Polyantha Spray: Excellenz von Schubert, J. Goff Climber: Altissimo, J. Goff Old Garden Rose/Dowager Queen: La Belle Sultane, J. Goff Old Garden Rose/Victorian Queen: Rose de Rescht, G. Trimble Modern Shrubs: Sparrieshoop, M. Pollizi Mini Queen: Soroptimist International, G. Trimble Mini King: Irresistible, B. Mott Mini Princess: Dr. John Dickman, G. Trimble Mini Court: Hot Tamale, G. Trimble; Butter Cream, G. Trimble; Incognito, G. Trimble Mini Spray: Irresistible, B. Mott Mini Fully Open: Irresistible, B. Mott Novice 1st: Mary Rose, D. Snyder; 2 nd Reine des Violette, D. Snyder; 3 rd Secret, S. Passanisi Fragrance: Purple Passion, N. Long Hybrid Tea in Bowl: Olympiad, D. Fleming Mini in Bowl: Irresistible, B. Mott Hybrid Tea English Box: Stainless Steel/Plum Crazy/Hot Princess, G. Trimble 3 Miniature English Box: Irresistible/Hot Tamale/Minnie Pearl, B. Mott Bouquet Large Roses: Betty Boop, D. Arnold Bouquet Mini Roses: Hi Ho, B. Mott Three Hybrid Teas or Floribundas: Signature, P. Saccani Judges Class: Margaret Merrill, C. Chuang Sweepstakes: Gail Trimble SECTION A: AMATEUR 1. HYBRID TEAS, GRANDIFLORAS First Place: Affirm, P. Saccani; Belami, D. Miller; Brook s Red, P. Saccani; Cajun Moon, G. Trimble, Gold Medal, G. Trimble; Helen Keller, T. Bonfigli; Folklore, M. Kooi; Hot Princess, G. Trimble; Love and Peace, G. Trimble; Love s Promise, M. Kooi; Lynn Anderson, P. Jaffe; Mister Lincoln, P. Keenan; Marilyn Monroe, D. McGuinness; Neptune, P. Saccani; Opening Night, D. Mc Guinness; New Day, D. Miller; Plum Crazy, G. Trimble; Signature, P. Saccani; Touch of Class, E. Parsons Second Place: Arizona, E. Parsons; Audrey Hepburn, J. Goff; Cajun Moon, P. Saccani; Camara, P. Saccani; Gemini, M. Kooi; Grande Siecle, E. Parsons; Just Joey, S. Simon; Honey Dijon, G. Trimble; Marilyn Monroe, J. Goldsmith; Olympiad, N. Long; Paradise, M. Polizzi; Orange Passion, D. Miller; Stainless Steel, G. Trimble; Peace, E. Parsons; Taboo, N. Long; Secret, M. Polizzi; St. Patrick, M. Polizzi; Rose O Donnell, J. Goff; Touch of Class, M. Polizzi; White Delight, J. Scales Third Place: Arizona, D. Parsons; Belami, D. McGuinness; Gold Medal, V. Bronshvag; Milestone, N. Long; Olympiad, M. Groper; Opening Night, D. Miller; Orange Passion, D. Mc Guinness; St. Patrick, M. Polizzi, White Lightening, E. Parsons 3. HYBRID TEA FULLY OPEN First: Olympiad, D. Arnold; Chicago Peace, M. Groper; Secret, S. Passanisi; Let Freedom Ring, D. Mc Guinness Second: Double Delight, S. Simon; Countesse de Provence, J. Goldsmith; Olympiad, M. Groper; Opening Night, P. Jaffe; Paul Ricard, J. Goldsmith; Mister Lincoln, P. Keenan; Brandy, N. Long Third: Pristine, N. Long; Opening Night, N. McGuinness; Just Joey, J. Goff

4 4. FLORIBUNDA, ONE STEM ONE BLOOM First Place: Nicole, B. Mott; Hot Cocoa, J. Goff; Scentimental, D. Miller; Betty Boop, S. Simon; Apricot Nectar, J. Goldsmith; French Lace, M. Groper; Sheila s Perfume, J. Goldsmith; Livin Easy, S. Simon; Ebb Tide, G. Trimble; Playgirl, B. Mott Second Place: Citrus Tease, J. Goldsmith; Nicole, G. Trimble; Scentimental, G. Trimble; French Lace, J. Goldsmith; Playboy, D. Fleming; Priscilla Burton, J. Goff; Hot Cocoa, D. Miller 5. FLORIBUNDA SPRAY First Place: Bolchoi, P. Jaffe; Intrigue, P. Jaffe; Priscilla Burton, G. Trimble; Playgirl, B. Mott; Nicole, G. Trimble Second Place: Priscilla Burton, J. Goff; Julia Child, G. Trimble; Betty Boop, D. Mc Guinness; Johann Strauss, J. Goldsmith; Nicole, B. Mott Third: Johann Strauss, D. Miller; Betty Boop, D. Miller 6. POLYANTHA SPRAY First Place: Excellenz von Schubert, J. Goff 7. LARGE FLOWERED CLIMBER & HYBRID WICHURANA First Place: Altissimo, J. Goff; Polka, J. Goldsmith Second Place: Clair Matin, D. Fleming; Polka, S. Simon; Royal Sunset, D. Fleming; Altissimo, G. Trimble Third Place: Altissimo, B. Mott 8. OLD GARDEN ROSE Introduced prior to 1867 First: La Belle Sultane, J. Goff; Leda, J. Goff; La Reine, S. Simon; Marchesa Boccella, G. Trimble; Sombreuil, B. Mott Second: Sombreuil, G. Trimble Third: Sombreuil, S. Simon 9. OLD GARDEN ROSE INTRODUCED IN 1867 OR AFTER First Place: Reve d Or, B. Mott; Variegata di Bologna, B. Mott; Rose de Rescht, G. Trimble Second Place: President Dutailly, S. Simon Third Place: Paul Neyron, V. Bronshvag 10. MODERN SHRUBS including AUSTIN'S ENGLISH ROSES First Place: Lillian Austin, D. Fleming; Alchymist, J. Goldsmith; Abraham Darby, J. Scales; Sparrieshoop, M. Pollizi; Gertrude Jekyll, D. McGuinness; Sophy s Rose, B. Mott; Sunny June, D. Fleming; Sally Holmes, J. Goldsmith; Graham Thomas, B. Mott Second Place: White Meidiland, J. Goldsmith; Gertrude Jekyll, D. Arnold; Alchymist, B. Mott; Jane Austin, J. Goldsmith; Mary Rose, J. Goldsmith; Kaleidoscope, D. Miller Third Place: Dapple Dawn, J. Goldsmith; Gertrude Jekyll, J. Scales; Sharifa Asma, J. Goldsmith; Abraham Darby, S. Simon; Kent, J. Goldsmith 11. CLASSIC SHRUBS Second Place: Lavender Lassie, S. Simon Third Place: Lavender Lassie, J. Goldsmith 12. MINIATURES / MINI-FLORAS First Place: Butter Cream, G. Trimble; Dr. John Dickman, G. Trimble; Irresistible, B. Mott; Incognito, G. Trimble; Hot Tamale, G. Trimble; Soroptimist International, G. Trimble Second Place: Black Jade, P. Jaffe; Irresistible, P. Jaffe; Sam Trivitt, G. Trimble 13. MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA SPRAY First Place: Irresistible, B. Mott Second Place: Gourmet Popcorn, J. Goldsmith 14. MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA FULLY OPEN First Place: Irresistible, B. Mott Second Place: Incognito, P. Jaffe Third: Black Jade, P. Jaffe; Y2K, S. Passanisi SECTION N: NOVICE 15. HYBRID TEAS / GRANDIFLORA First Place: Gold Medal, B. Stock; Secret, S. Passanisi Second Place: Black Magic, N. Long; Sheer Bliss, B. Bendszus; Broadway, B. Stock; Paradise, N. Long; St. Patrick, N. Long; Color Magic, N. Long 16. FLORIBUNDAS First Place: Lime Sublime, D. Snyder Second Place: Brass Band, S. Passanisi 19. ANY OTHER ROSE First Place: Mary Rose, D. Snyder; Reine des Violettes, D. Snyder; Sombreuil, D. Snyder; Altissimo, R. King Second Place: Gertrude Jekyll, D. Snyder; Pierre de Ronsard, B. Stock 4

5 SECTION C: CHALLENGE 20. FRAGRANCE First Place: Purple Passion, N. Long; Yves Piaget, J. Goldsmith Second Place: Variegata de Bologna, B. Mott; Sutter s Gold, J. Goff Third Place: The McCartney Rose, J. Goff 21. ROSE IN BOWL HYBRID TEA OR GRANDIFLORA First Place: Olympiad, D. Fleming; Mon Cheri, P. Jaffe; Secret, M. Polizzi Second Place: Olympiad, D. Arnold; Timeless, D. Fleming; Mon Cheri, N. Long; Cherries Jubilee, V. Bronshvag Third Place: Olympiad, M. Groper; Peace, P. Jaffe; Secret, S. Passanisi 22. ROSE IN BOWL - MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA First Place: Irresistible, B. Mott Second Place: Dr. John Dickman, G. Trimble Third Place: Rainbow s End, B. Mott 23. ENGLISH BOX HYBRID TEA OR GRANDIFLORA First Place: Stainless Steel/Plum Crazy/Hot Princess, G. Trimble 24. ENGLISH BOX MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA First Place: Irresistible/Minnie Pearl/Hot Tamale, B. Mott Second Place: Fair Hope/Incognito/Hot Tamale, G. Trimble 25. BOUQUET ANY ROSE EXCEPT MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA First Place: D. Arnold; V. Bronshvag; N. Long; J. Goff Second Place: M. Polizzi; S. Simon; E. Parsons; B. Mott; S. Passanisi; P. Jaffe; J. Goldsmith; S. 26. BOUQUET MINIATURE / MINI-FLORA First Place: Hi Ho, B. Mott; Jeanne La Joie /Irresistible, J. Goff; Mixed Minis, Gingerbread, S. Passanisi Second Place: Gingerbread Man, S. Passanisi 27. HI-LO EXHIBIT Second Place: Sutter s Gold/Rainbow s End, J. Goff Welcome New Members Please welcome our newest members to the Marin Rose Society - Kathy Anstey, Jeannette Bollinger, Kirk Boyd, Mack Gambrell, Nancy Long, Georgianne Meade, Debbie Miller, David Snyder and Ann Van Arnum. Third Place: Chinatown/Cal Poly, S. Simon 29. THREE HYBRID TEAS OR THREE FLORIBUNDAS CHALLENGE CLASS First Place: Nicole, G. Trimble Second Place: Bewitched, N. Long Third: Ebb Tide/Intrigue/Leila Verde, P. Jaffe Trophy/Rose: Signature, P. Saccani 30. HYBRID TEA STAGES OF BLOOM CHALLENGE CLASS Second Place: Graceland, Mack Gambrell Third: Antique, J. Goldsmith SECTION J: VISITING JUDGES 31. HYBRID TEAS, GRANDIFLORAS First Place: Gemini, C. Chuang; Andrea Stelzer, C. Chaung 32. FLORIBUNDAS First Place: Margaret Merrill, Cynthia Chuang Second Place: Margaret Merrill, Joe & Carol Burek; Julia Child, Joe & Carol Burek Third Place: Margaret Merrill, C. Chuang 33. MINIATURES First Place: Behold, C. Chuang; Charismatic, B. Villegas; Irresistible, B. Villegas Second: Baby Boomer, C. Chuang 34. ANY OTHER ROSE First Place: Charles de Mills, Joe & Carol Burek; Abraham Darby, Baldo Villegas; Mme Plantier, Joe & Carol Burek; Yolanda d Aragon, Baldo Villegas Certificate/Rose from #31-34: Margaret Merrill, Cynthia Chuang Results respectfully submitted by Frank Treadway from the list provided by Betty Mott, Head Clerk. We thank all the Clerks, the Judges, and many Society members who assisted in making this show successful. We are very appreciative of your efforts! Lydia and Frank Treadway, Rose Show Chairs Photos by Gail Trimble 5

6 President s Message By Joan Goff Spring has finally arrived and summer begins in just a couple of weeks! We have had a very busy past month. A great program with Colleen Gallagher inspiring all of us to show our roses, a spectacular article in the IJ featuring Betty Mott s garden with two articles written by PJ Bremier, a fabulous Annual Rose Show, a great day at the Russian River Rose Co., Nanette s garden on tour for the Garden Conservancy, a table and all day event at the Water Wise fair, a picture taking event soon to be in the Independent Journal of Florence Taylor s garden with most of our Consulting Rosarians, my garden on tour for the Mill Valley Historical Society and one more tour this next week to Chalk Hill Clematis Farm. Whew! All of this could not be accomplished without the many, many rose society volunteers who always show up, always do more than their share and their willingness to share with the public our love of the rose. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I don t want to list all of you by name because I know that I will forget someone. Just know that I thank you and the Board thanks you as well. We have become very visible in our community and are gaining new members at each event. Well done! Horticultural Judge s School The NCNH District Horticultural Judge s School and Seminar, hosted by the North Bay Rose Society, is scheduled for July 15 & 16, 2006 at the Benicia Senior Center in Benicia. All Aspects of Rose Horticultural Judging will be included, and the featured speaker is Robert B. Martin, Jr., Editor, The Rose Exhibitor s Forum and PSW District Director. The Judging Seminar & School is open to all, however, qualifications to become an Apprentice Rose Judge are you must be a member of the ARS for 3 years prior to application, have personally grown roses for 5 years, have successfully exhibited by winning at least two ARS certificates and five blue ribbons in 3 years, entered in at least 5 rose shows, and have worked as a show clerk in at least 3 rose shows. For more information and registration forms, contact Beverly Rose Hopper at (408) or brhopper@gmail.com. Marin Rose Society Officers and Directors President Joan Goff joanegoff@yahoo.com 1 st VPs / Program Co-chairs Lenore Ruckman CMR3X7@aol.com Maureen Groper samaureen@comcast.net 2d VP/Show Co-chairs Frank & Lydia Treadway ftread@comcast.net Secretary Kitty O Donnell KKOSF51@aol.com Treasurer & Website Chair Gail Trimble gail@marinrose.org Rose Garden Coordinator Dorothy Arnold RNDArnold@aol.com Newsletter Editor Nanette Londeree Rosienan@aol.com Newsletter Publishers Gail Trimble gail@marinrose.org Barbara Picarelli bjlp@verizon.net Raffle Chairs Open Membership Chair Barbara Picarelli bjlp@verizon.net Hospitality Co-chairs Paula Jaffe Jean Kronfield Lorraine Voskanian Parliamentarian Florence Taylor NONITAYLOR@aol.com Bloomin Backyards The Sonoma County Master Gardeners will present Bloomin Backyards, a self-drive tour of seven member s private gardens on Sunday, June 25th from 10 until 4 in the Sebastopol area. The tour is designed to illustrate how Master Gardeners design and maintain their own gardens using approved UCCE horticultural practices. Advance tickets are $20, tickets the day of the tour, $25, and children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Mail checks payable to UC Regents with name, address, and phone before June 12th to the Master Gardener Office, Attn: Bloomin Backyards, 133 Aviation Blvd., Suite 109, Santa Rosa, CA

7 Exhibitor s Corner By Gail Trimble The Last Three Prime Elements Of Judging Last month this column discussed form, color, and substance three of the six prime elements of the point scoring system. This article will discuss the remaining three. Stem and Foliage 20 Points Of the six prime elements of judging a rose specimen, the only element that does not consider the bloom is stem and foliage. Stems should be straight, thick enough to support a bloom, and not have a stem-on-stem (except for species, Old Garden Roses and shrubs). Stem-on-stem is defined as a lateral stem which includes a portion of the stem from which it originates. Although a long peduncle may be typical of a variety, if it is distracting, it is subject to penalization. Side growth can cause disqualification if it is mature, or penalization if it is simply a leaflet. Side growth that has been removed too late leaving a scar is a cause for penalty, as is the removal of thorns above the rim of the vase. There should be no missing leaflets and the leaves should frame the bloom symmetrically. The following photo shows not only a crooked stem, but the tip of the arrow points to where a barely discernible stem-on-stem has originated. critical. It is relatively easy to spot an awkward entry of a tiny bloom on top of a long stem, or a large bloom with a short stem. It is the slightly too long or too short of a stem that requires acquired value judgment. Size 10 Points A judge should be familiar with the average size of different rose varieties so that he/she can award extra points for a larger bloom, or penalize blooms that are smaller than the average. Miniatures and Mini-Floras are judged according to what is typical of the variety. Consider the following photo of two separate stems of Baronne Prevost. Assuming that all things were equal (actually they are not the bloom on the right is fresher), the larger bloom is more typical of the variety and the smaller one would be penalized. Source for text excerpts: Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses, The Official American Rose Society Horticulture Judges Handbook, Revised 2003, Edited by Louise Coleman and Ed Griffith The Rose Garden By Dorothy Arnold A lot of work has been done to the garden by our volunteers. If you have time, stop by to see and smell the roses. The Altissimo again is outstanding! You should also see Hot Cocoa climbing the pole! The Julia Child rose has already bloomed and it was very nice, the new rose, Mimi Farina is very beautiful and deserves a look from all serious exhibitors. I think the mole problem is still there but I hope the peppermint oil works. We can use more volunteers in the garden, please call me at if you have some time. Thanks! Balance and Proportion 10 Points Balance and proportion refers to the relative size of bloom, stem and foliage, with the stem being the most 7

8 Rose of the Month Color Magic By Barbara Lanoy Picarelli I picked this rose a couple days ago, and when it finally opened up, it was a full 8 ½ inches across. It was probably the largest rose I ve ever had. I loved the soft shadings and felt is deserved to be chosen for the rose of the Month, so I took this photo. Board Update By Joan Goff The board met on Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Livermore room. We had a long discussion about our Annual Rose Show and tried to evaluate those things we do really well and those areas that could show improvement. We all agreed that it was a fabulous show even with our very late weather problems and the many roses that failed to bloom in time. The public was again most enthusiastic and we made a new record of $400. on our bloom sale at the end of the day. For the first time, we had two trophy winners who were new to our society (one had become a member only a few days before the event and the other on the day of the event). The trophies are the property of our Rose Society and cannot be awarded to anyone who is not a member. However, the board had a vigorous discussion and passed a new by law that took place immediately which states, An Annual Rose Show Trophy may be awarded to any member in good standing but may not be taken home until any member has been a member in good standing for a minimum of two years. So, this means that our two newest members may have the trophies presented to them, their names will be inscribed on them, pictures will be taken with them but the trophies shall be kept by the Marin Rose Society. Our trophies are precious to us and not only represent a large investment but more importantly are memorials to individuals that have been a part of our history for the past 32 years. We are going to look into a permanent place to hold our trophies and hope to find a home where all of them can be displayed to the public. I will update you on this subject as I know more. This particular rose was hybridized by Warriner in 1978, from parentage of a seedling X Spellbinder. My bush is straight tall and has nice clean dark green foliage. A rarity after all this rain! The buds are long, very pointed and open to a salmon colored center with outer leaves brushed with a soft pink. It normally has petals on a flat bloom, borne singly on very long stems. Modern Roses lists it as having a fruity fragrance, intense, but I didn t elicit that in my bloom. It was the AARS selection in 1978, and is still readily available. This rose has captured many a prize on the exhibition table. Program Notes By Maureen Groper On June 13 Tom Bressan, founder and president of The Urban Farmer Store, will present a short introduction on landscape watering systems with an emphasis on new products and issues as they relate to rose growers. He will have examples of some of these irrigation products. Come and hear about these new technologies before the hot summer days arrive. One of his three stores is in Mill Valley. Well, is everyone out there polishing their foliage with Viva paper towels because they are more like cloth and leave less lint? Are you watching your bushes to cultivate your sprays? These are just a few of the hints that Colleen Gallagher gave us at the May meeting. Even our experts learned a few new tricks from her very entertaining talk. It s important to know good grooming techniques not only for exhibiting your roses but to prepare them for making gorgeous bouquets to share. To cultivate a spray you must remove the center bud (often very hard to make yourself do) and the lower side buds in the early development of the stem. Three of her favorite roses are Let Freedom Ring (NR), Vanilla Perfume (7.0) and Lace Cascade (7.9). 8

9 The Abundant Roses of J & P By Nanette Londeree Dorothy Perkins Apricot Nectar First Prize Pristine French Lace If you ve been growing roses for awhile, you ve probably heard of the rose giant Jackson & Perkins, commonly known as J&P. They are to roses what Ernest & Julio Gallo are to wine. Simply put, the biggest grower of roses in the world. And they ve been at it for over 130 years. In those early days, when you bought a garden plant from Jackson & Perkins, chances are you would make your purchase directly from Charlie Perkins himself who would say, "If it doesn't grow for you, let me know." When they did, he would provide either a replacement or a refund. To this day, every Jackson & Perkins plant is guaranteed to grow. In 1872, Charles Perkins, and his father-in-law, A.E. Jackson, started up a modest enterprise wholesaling strawberries and grape plants from a farm in Newark, N.Y. Perkins was the active partner, while Jackson provided the financial backing. They got into roses almost by chance as the result of an employee's interest in rose breeding. In 1896 the company hired E. Alvin Miller, who, in addition to his regular duties, tried his hand at hybridizing roses. In 1901, Jackson & Perkins marketed one of Miller's varieties, a climber named after Charlie s granddaughter, Dorothy Perkins. The light pink, fragrant, abundant blooms covered the plant which was hardy in cold climate; it became one of the most widely planted roses in the world. This surprising success prompted J&P to focus on roses as its main product. As more energy went into creating and marketing new varieties, the company began to employ full-time hybridizers. Next in line to lead the breeding efforts was Jean Henri Nicolas, who came from the rival rose growing firm of Conard-Pyle Company. During this time his research department came up with the idea of selling roses in containers, canned roses they called them. The idea came from a nurseryman named Wedge, who compressed the roots in peat moss by a machine he had adapted from one that molded blocks of cement. J&P bought the patent, and went into business. This was a big step in being able to extend their sales season. The next head of research was Eugene Gene Boerner, who came to be known as Papa Floribunda. Born in Wisconsin of German heritage, he joined J&P in 1920, and made enough progress that he was able to acquire a financial interest in the company. Along with Wilhelm Kordes in Germany, they began crossing hybrid polyanthas and hybrid tea roses, and helped develop a new class of cluster blooming roses that was named floribunda by Charlie s cousin, C. H. Perkins. In 1939, at the World s Fair, J&P set up a small stand to sell their red floribunda that they named World s Fair (ARS 6.9). They were overwhelmed by orders from the general public, many who asked the company to mail the roses to their home instead of them taking them. The customers told their friends back home of the convenience offered in receiving roses by mail. Orders began to pour in from all over the nation, which Jackson & Perkins began to fill by mail. A new way of commerce in plants was born. What had been a nursery serving New York area gardeners became a mail-order concern serving gardeners across the nation. Over the next several years, this part of the business grew so much that the company published its first catalogue. Little Newark, N.Y. soon began to call itself the Rose Capital of America, and hundreds and thousands came each spring and summer to see the famous roses of Jackson & Perkins. 9

10 Tournament of Roses Gemini Veteran s Honor Tahitian Sunset Photos Dorothy Perkins courtesy of Ashdown Roses; First Prize, Veteran s Honor and Tahitian Sunset courtesy of Regan Nursery; all others by Nanette Londeree From his upbringing in Wisconsin, Boerner was ambitious to create roses that were both beautiful and hardy, so that people that lived in cold climates could enjoy them. He had a string of popular successes including Goldilocks (ARS 6.9) in 1945, Masquerade (ARS 7.1) in 1949, the coral colored Fashion (ARS 8.0), Ivory Fashion (ARS 8.3) and the lovely Apricot Nectar (ARS 8.0) to name a few. While known for his floribundas, he also developed the enormous pink blooming hybrid tea First Prize (ARS 8.2) and striking white John F Kennedy (ARS 6.3). During his tenure at the breeding bench, J&P s success was causing production problems. They were selling so much they couldn t grow plants fast enough in New York s short growing season, so they purchased 360 acres in Arizona, and set up their rose growing facility. By 1963 they had expanded to 5,000 acres, and were growing millions of roses. Papa Floribunda passed away in 1966, and was succeeded by William Warriner. About the same time, J&P was acquired by Harry & David, purveyors of fresh fruit and food by mail, of Medford Oregon. They made the decision to consolidate all the operations in the west, so they closed the New York facility, sold the Arizona acres and focused their growing operations in Wasco, and research in Tustin, California. Warriner had been developing his breeding knowledge under rose growers and breeders Howard & Smith. In his new position, he was responsible for the development of 110 rose varieties that resulted in the sale of 40 million plants and 20 All- America Rose Selections. In 1980 he introduced the successful trio of All- America Rose Selections winners that year - Love, Honor and Cherish (all ARS 7.6). Some of his best hybrid teas include Color Magic (ARS 7.9) and Pristine (ARS 8.6). The beautiful cream colored French Lace (ARS 8.4), grape-purple, super fragrant Intrigue (ARS 7.1) and the ruffled pinks Pleasure and Tournament of Roses (ARS 8.0 and 8.2 respectively). Dr. Keith Zary joined Jackson & Perkins in 1985 as only the fourth breeder in the company's history; he combines tradition with the latest technology to create novel roses for customers around the world. With a focus on creating strong, high quality, cold-hardy plants that are easy to grow and maintain, he is responsible for growing some 400,000 varieties of roses in the company's 20 acres of research gardens and greenhouses. He hit the jackpot early on with Gemini (ARS 8.2) and Veteran s Honor (ARS 8.1). Gemini was the winner of the American Rose Society s Member s Choice Award in Tahitian Sunset is a 2006 AARS winner. Today, Jackson & Perkins is a full-service nursery offering all kinds of flowers, trees, shrubs, ground coverings, bulbs, decorative garden gifts, tools, garden accessories, plant care products and, of course roses, where along with Harry and David, it s now a part of Bear Creek Corporation, shipping over 3 million roses and other plants to customers every year. Edmunds Roses Closes A sad note for rose lovers Edmunds Roses in Oregon, provider of great roses for many decades has closed their doors due to the ever increasing cost of doing business. 10

11 Keep Them Out! Pull welcome mat in, keep pesky guests out. The best way to control home and garden pests is to avoid them in the first place. Be inhospitable to these unwanted guests. Pests, like people, have basic survival needs: air, water, food, and shelter. Take these away or shut off access and pests will find your home and garden less attractive. They have to go somewhere else to survive. PREVENTING PESTS INDOORS Water, water, but not everywhere Pests hang around in nooks and crannies of your home. Get rid of the water they need to survive. Fix leaky plumbing. Get rid of standing water in trays under your house plants, under your refrigerator, or in buckets. Moisture attracts pests so dry or throw out wet rags and other damp materials. Don t feed em Make it harder for pests to get food. Store foods such as cereal, pasta, flour, raisins, and crackers in tightly sealed containers. Keep your kitchen clean of crumbs and free from cooking grease. Don t leave food in pet bowls for long periods, especially overnight. Empty your garbage can frequently and put food scraps in tightly covered, animal-proof trash bins. Get them where they hide Block off or get rid of pest hiding places. Seal cracks and crevices with caulk so pests can t get in. Regularly vacuum places where food may have been dropped, including chairs and sofas. Avoid storing newspapers, paper bags, and boxes for long periods. Also, before bringing packages or boxes into your home, check them for pests. To control fleas, bathe pets frequently and wash any surfaces they lie on. Comb dogs and cats with a metal flea comb and drown captured fleas in soapy water. Bar the door Keep out crawling and flying pests by installing screens on windows and doors. Block passageways through the floor and caulk and seal openings in walls and in the backs and floors of cabinets. Put weather-stripping on doors and windows. Keep doors shut when not in use. To help prevent rats, put baffles on utility wires leading to the house. Routinely clean floor drains with soap and hot water. PREVENTING PESTS OUTSIDE Get them where they hide outside, too Wood piles under and around your home attract termites, carpenter ants, and rats. Store wood off the ground and away from the house. Keep a clear area around the house and don t plant shrubs and ground covers, such as ivy, where they touch the house. Pests hide in undisturbed areas under rocks and stepping stones, for example. Diseased plants, tree prunings, and fallen fruit and leaves harbor pests. Pests can t set up housekeeping if you get rid of the materials that shelter them. Remove breeding sites Pet droppings attract flies that can spread bacteria. Clean up and bury droppings at least every few days. Don t accumulate litter or garbage. It draws mice, rats, and other rodents. Drain off standing puddles of water where mosquitoes and other pests can breed. Make sure drain pipes and other water sources drain away from your house. PREVENTING PESTS IN YOUR GARDEN A healthy plant resists pests Keep lawns, trees and shrubs healthy with proper watering and pruning, and by using the right fertilizer. Begin with good landscape design by selecting plants suited for your area and soil, and install a proper watering system to conserve water. Also, select plants that resist pests or do not have major pest problems. Prepare the soil and plant at the right time of the year. Plants with similar water or sunlight requirements should be planted in the same area. For example, don t place drought-tolerant plants in or next to a lawn. Native flowers, shrubs, and trees are often good choices because they are well adapted to local conditions and require minimal care. Plant natives based on their natural growing habits. Select seeds and seedlings known to resist pests and disease and suited to the climate and soil where you live. Many pests prefer specific kinds of plants Don t provide them a continued source of food. Don t put annual plants (including vegetables) that are similar to one another in the same area year after year. For example, rotate potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers with other kinds of plants. Mix vegetables and herbs by planting in alternating 11

12 rows or small blocks. Talk to your nursery about crop rotation. Some pests don t show up until late in the growing season, so plant susceptible crops early. Soil, water, and organic matter Make sure your garden has good drainage. Test by digging a hole and filling it with water. If the soil is compacted, then air and water are not available to the roots and plants grow poorly. Use a tiller to loosen compacted soil. Before planting, add organic matter to the soil. Mulch your garden with leaves, or shredded or chipped bark. Mulch should be 3" to 4" deep for weed control. In areas of high rainfall (more than 20" a year), soils tend to be acidic and plants need phosphorous, magnesium and calcium. Azaleas and other acid-loving plants grow well here. In low-rainfall areas, soils tend to be alkaline and plants may show iron deficiency. To find out about local soil conditions, ask your nursery or county University of California cooperative Extension office (look in the government pages of your phone book sometimes under Farm and Home Advisor ). They can tell you if you need to add organic matter or adjust the soil ph (acidity/alkalinity balance). Pest problems? Practice IPM IPM, or integrated pest management, means selecting the method least disruptive to the environment. It includes The Next Newsletter Just a reminder that the next issue of the Marin Rose will cover July and August, in an effort to reduce publication costs. You ll still get all the rose show results and other great information just in one combined issue. integrating proper planning, natural pest controls ( good bugs ), cultural and mechanical controls, and chemicals, if necessary. If you decide to use a pesticide, do a little homework before buying. Read the label before using. If you have questions, call your county agricultural commissioner, who enforces pesticide laws locally. Look for the phone number in your local white pages, under county government headings, or on the California Department of Pesticide Regulation s web site at where you can also find more tips and information. This article (with limited editing) is from Consumer Fact Sheets from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations website. 12

13 Garden Bad Guys Chlorosis By Nanette Londeree Chlorosis, pronounced klô-rō'sis, is a fancy name for yellowing of green plant foliage due to a lack of chlorophyll development. When this happens, leaves don t have their normal green color; they may be pale green, yellow, or yellow-white. The affected plant has little or no ability to manufacture carbohydrates and may die unless the cause of its chlorophyll insufficiency is treated. Yellowing leaves are generally a good indicator that your rose is suffering. While this condition can affect just about any green plant, roses, especially in their rapid growth stage, can be prime candidates. Symptoms of chlorosis can vary depending on several factors. Mild chlorosis usually starts as a paling (lighter green to lime-green color) of interveinal (between veins) tissue, whereas a yellow color indicates a more serious condition. In some cases, only part of the plant is chlorotic. Affected areas (or the entire plant) may be stunted or fail to produce flowers. In addition, chlorotic leaves are more prone to scorching and leaf diseases. In general, the longer the plant has been chlorotic, the more severe the condition. Many different situations can cause chlorosis, with one of the most common being low iron. Plants need iron to make chlorophyll, the green color in plant cells necessary for photosynthesis. Soils with ph above 6.5 bind up the iron and make it unavailable to the roots. High concentrations of limestone (calcium carbonate) make the soil more alkaline (higher ph). Roots may be damaged by a lack of oxygen in over watered or poorly drained soils, typical after a rainy spring. Chlorosis is aggravated by extreme soil temperatures and conditions that restrict air movement into soil like plastic sheet mulching, compaction, along with soils that contain high levels of zinc, manganese, phosphorus or copper. Before you can try to eliminate the chlorotic condition, you need to look closely at the affected leaves to determine the cause. If a plant is iron-deficient, its newest leaves are more yellow than old ones, and the interveinal areas show chlorosis while the veins remain green. If the chlorosis is a result of oxygen deficiency (as a result of over watering or inadequate drainage), the veins of the leave will be yellow, while the remainder of the leaf is green. You can distinguish chlorosis from nitrogendeficiency where the old leaves are yellow and the new ones green and the veins are the same color as the rest of the leave. Once you ve identified the cause, you need to remediate it. If the cause is oxygen deficiency, then evaluate your watering, drainage or soil compaction, and correct the condition. The fix may be simple like adjusting your watering schedule or more involved if you need to improve drainage and soil aeration. Drainage and soil compaction may require that you remove your plant, amend the soil with sand and organics. You might choose to wait for the winter when the plants are dormant to undertake drainage improvement; in the meantime, try to create some pathways for air to get to the roots - using a manual aerator (like the type used on lawns) may be an option. If the cause of chlorosis is related to a soil ph, you can adjust that accordingly. If the ph of your soil is high, then reducing soil to a neutral or slightly acidic ph, 7-6.5) is the single best way to remedy iron chlorosis; it also improves air and water movement through soil. Apply powdered soil sulfur (that may require a lot of sulfur and a year or more to produce results) or soluble forms of sulfur with iron and manganese. To raise soil ph you can add limestone. Chlorosis due to a true absence of iron from the soil can be resolved with the application of iron sulfate; this is the cheapest and most widely available type of iron fertilizer. Apply liberally, and scratch into the soil around the plant. Generally, there is plenty of iron in the soil, it s just not in a form that is available to the plant. If that s the case, you can add chelated forms of iron. A chelating agent is a synthetic organic substance that can maintain iron (as well as copper, manganese and zinc) in a nonionized, water-soluble form that is readily absorbed by plants. Scatter dry granules within the plant's drip line, then water thoroughly so the chelate soaks into soil around roots. Leaves should start to green up in two to three weeks. 13

14 Rose Care for June By Barbara Lanoy Picarelli, Consulting Rosarian Supposedly the rains are over and now we can enjoy our roses, along with the rust, black spot, and other ordinary diseases nature has to throw at us. What to do? Well, I just went out today and picked off as many diseased leaves as I could, pruned back some roses and mulched and fertilized. Basically in the summer it s time to enjoy the roses at their first flush of bloom (which is very late this year) and then worry about all the disease that is now appearing. I ll focus only on the disease portion of the usual problems, and leave the insects for now. I shall use a very simplified form of discussion of the disease and its process. I have powdery mildew on some of my roses, and this is a prevalent problem in California. The most common symptom is twisted distorted leaves covered with a powdery whitish material. The fungus can over winter as dormant mycelium or as a resting spore cleistothecia. As conditions warm up the spores become active producing conidia and the cleitothecia produce ascospores. These are windborne and carried to young susceptible plant parts. The conditions are normally having a 71degree temperature with a 98% humidity. Temperatures above 90 degrees inhibit spore formation. After spores form they directly penetrate the epidermis inside the plant cell, and take the nutrients from the plant. Sanitation is the best form of control, with dormant pruning and thorough clean up under the plants. For those who chose to spray a fungicide is the treatment of choice, and works best in the early formative stages of the disease, with use every 7 to ten days. It is not very effective in the later stages of disease. A lime sulfur spray is a good protectant spray but must be used with caution in very warm weather as it can severely burn foliage. Black spot is another serious problem especially with perfect conditions of warm days and cool humid nights. Black spots are on the leaves as well as some canes. Generally the spots have a sooty appearance with feathery edges, and can lead to defoliation of the plant. Again this is a disease that over winters on infected leaves and canes as a mycelial and with the increased spring temperatures the fungus produces conidia which is moved by air currents or splashing water, onto new and developing leaves. This fungus develops with free water and takes about 7 hours for Larkspur Flower & Food Festival, Sunday, June 11 Magnolia Avenue infection to occur. Usually the lower and inside leaves of the plant are more likely to be infected as these areas have a longer time for water to be present. Again, dormant pruning and thorough cleanup can do much to reduce the fungus. A well aerated soil with good drainage will also help reduce the presence of free water, as well as pruning so the bush has adequate air movement to the inside. Should you need to wet the leaves, do so as early in the day as possible so the plant will have time to dry. Spraying with a protectant spray in early spring may be beneficial, on a one week interval, or after a rain. And finally for this issue is our dreaded and hated Rust! This fungus is probably the most easily identifiable disease. Severe outbreaks occur when cool temperatures and high moisture are found, especially during the prime growing season. The first symptoms are found nearer the ground and toward the inside of the plant. There is up to nine species of rust, and it is a complex disease having up to five different spore stages in its life cycle. Commonly recognizable by it s bright yellow orange spore on the underside of the leaves in the early stages to the black aeciospores at maturity. Once the orange spores develop underside of the leaves, they soon become noticeable on the upper leaf as well with a stippled sort of look. The next stage is a typical red brown or dark orange spore and it can repeat several times during the growing season in a day interval. As fall approaches the black spores develop and leaves, canes and flower parts can all be susceptible to the fungus. Again the fungus over winters on fallen leaves and canes. Since they are also a wind borne and the spores are tiny it is easy to have residual fungus residing on the plants or soil. Sanitation is one of the prime methods to control this disease, but fungicidal sprays can also be used. For us non sprayers, pruning the center of the plant to allow for good aeration is important. I have on occasion when the infestation is super severe, defoliated all my bushes and pruned, then allowed the plant to grow foliage again. I suspect nature has the upper hand. Information from the ARS Consulting Rosarian Manual. 14

15 Monthly Rose Show Results for May, 2006 JUDGE: Jerry Crumrine CLERKS: Lydia Treadway and Betty Mott BEST IN SHOW: Irresistible, Betty Mott COURT: Veteran s Honor, Lydia Treadway; Pristine, Paula Jaffe; Black Jade, P. Jaffe; Irrisitible, B. Mott 1. HYBRID TEA (disbudded, one bloom per stem) First Place: Veteran s Honor, L. Treadway; Moonstone, C. Kurz; Touch of Class, M. Groper Second Place: Opening Night, P. Jaffe Third Place: Ingrid Bergman, L. Treadway; Veteran s Honor 3. GRANDIFLORA (disbudded, one bloom per stem) Third Place: Gold Medal, Sandra Simon 5. FLORIBUNDA (one bloom per stem) First Place: Playboy, D. Flemming; Betty Boop, C. Bruce Second Place: Betty Boop, Dorothy Arnold; Priscilla Burton, J. Goff; French Lace, C. Galloway; Nicole, S. Simon; Third Place: Betty Boop, S. Simon; Hot Cocoa, J. Goff 6. FLORIBUNDA SPRAY (two or more blooms per stem) Second Place: Priscilla Burton, J. Goff Third Place: French Lace, C. Galloway 7. MINIATURE (one bloom per stem) First Place: Irresistible, B. Mott; Black Jade, P. Jaffe Third Place: Rainbow s End, D. Arnold; Incognito, P. Jaffe 9. MINIATURE, FULL OPEN (disbudded miniature one stem, one bloom, stamens must show) First Place: Y2K, S. Passanisi Second Place: Cal Poly, S. Simon Third Place: Gingerbread Man, S. Passanisi 10. MINIATURE ROSE IN A CLEAR GLASS BOWL (exhibition bloom in proper size bowl) First Place: Irrestible, B. Mott Second: Irresistible, S. Simon Third: Jeanne Lajoie, S. Simon 11. OLD GARDEN ROSE ( with or without side buds. One bloom per stem, or spray) First Place: Reve d Or, B. Mott; Variegata di Bologna, B. Mott Missing Vases Several vases of all sizes are missing from the Annual Rose Show held at Northgate Mall on May 13 th. If you borrowed someone else s vase and inadvertently took it home, please return it to the next meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call Gail Trimble at Second: Sombreuil, B. Mott Third Place: Sombreuil, S. Simon; La Reine, S. Simon 12. DAVID AUSTIN ENGLISH ROSES (with or without side buds. One bloom per stem or spray) Second Place: Mary Rose, S. Simon 13. SHRUBS, OTHER THAN DAVID AUSTIN (with or without side buds. One bloom per stem or spray) First Place: Alchymist, J. Goff Second: Lavender Lassie, S. Simon; Geoff Hamilton, L. Treadway; Flutterbye, D. Flemming Third Place: Golden Unicorn, S. Simon 14. CLIMBERS (one bloom per stem, pr spray) First Place: Polka, Sandra Simon Second Place: Altissimo, L. Treadway; Regal Sunset, D. Flemming; Dublin Bay, S. Simon Third Place: Fourth of July, L. Treadway 15. FRAGRANCE (any rose, one bloom per stem) First Place: Love Potion, L. Treadway Second Place: Double Delight, P. Jaffe Third: Mister Lincoln, P. Jaffe 16. FULLY OPEN ROSE (any rose except miniature, one stem, one bloom, stamens must show) First Place: Betty Boop, D. Arnold; Pristine, P. Jaffe Second Place: Ole, S. Passanisi; Lyn Anderson, P. Jaffe Third Place: Secret, S. Simon; Chicago Peace, S. Passanisi 17. POLYANTHAS Third Place: Mrs. R.M.Finch, S. Simon 18. HYBRID TEA OR GRANDIFLORA IN A CLEAR GLASS BOWL (exhibition bloom in a proper size bowl) First Place: Helmut Schmidt, D. Arnold Second Place: Chicago Peace, M. Groper Third Place: Mon Cheri, P. Jaffe 20. HYBRID TEA STAGES OF BLOOM Second Place: Mon Cheri, P. Jaffe 23. BOUQUET (Minimum of 5 roses, any combination of varieties) First Place: Rev d Or - S. Simon Second Place: Miniature Bouquet - S. Pasanissi Third Place: Royal Sunset, Le Grand Capitain, Neptune, Bolchoi, Intrigue Paradise P. Jaffe 15

16 MARIN ROSE SOCIETY Barbara Picarelli, Publisher 724 Rowland Blvd Novato, CA Have a Question? Contact a Consulting Rosarian Dorothy Arnold, Fairfax Rndarnold@aol.com Joan Goff, Mill Valley Joanegoff@yahoo.com Maureen Groper samaureen@comcast.net Barbara Lanoy Picarelli, Novato Bjlp@verizon.net Nanette Londeree*, Novato Rosienan@aol.com Betty Mott, Mill Valley Bmott@marin.k12.ca.us Mary Polizzi, San Rafael Lenore Ruckman, San Rafael CMR3X7@aol.com Florence Taylor, San Rafael NONITAYLOR@aol.com Lydia Treadway, San Rafael Lydia@HomesMarin.com Gail Trimble*, San Rafael Gail@marinrose.org Coming Events Marin Rose Society Meetings Tuesday, June 13, 7:30 pm General Meeting Monday, June 19, 7:30 pm Board Meeting Tuesday, July 11, 7:30 pm General Meeting Other Events Sunday, June 11, Larkspur Flower & Food Festival, Larkspur Sunday, June 25, Bloomin Backyards, Sebastopol Friday Tuesday, June 30 July 4, Marin County Fair, Fairgrounds, San Rafael *Master Consulting Rosarian