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1 In Memory of Bill Henslin Monthly Meeting: Elesner Library (FREE PARKING) Meeting 7pm Program: BUGS: the good, the bad and the ugly. Presented by LeRoy Brady March,

Bill Henslin's passing. Our fellow Rosarian, Bill Henslin, passed away the evening of June 14th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, his family and friends.

District. Knowing Bill brings to mind the words of the old hymn, written in 1897, by Johnson Oatman, "Count Your Blessings, name them one by one".

2 Bill Henslin's passing. Our fellow Rosarian, Bill Henslin, passed away the evening of June 14th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, his family and friends. Bill has been an active supporter and doer, efficiently getting things done in the Mesa -East Valley Rose Society, The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College and other Rose Societies here and in the District. Knowing Bill brings to mind the words of the old hymn, written in 1897, by Johnson Oatman, "Count Your Blessings, name them one by one". Bill was a blessing to each and everyone of us as we remember "one by one" the many things he did and the way he touched all of us with his love of Roses and actions supporting The Rose Garden. It was Bills wish, and his family, that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in support of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College. The Henslin Family wish to celebrate Bill's life later on this fall, at a time when the Rose Garden is in full beauty with thousands of blooming roses. The roses he loved to photograph. - Article provided by Marylou Coffman No wonder no work got done. Those two spent all their time talking. Phyllis Bill s last time serving on the MEVRS Board March,

With our gratitude to all of you To know you is to know people

To know you is to be grateful for the special things you have

We thank you for the many phone calls, emails, cards and

Phyllis Henslin and family Bill kept everyone s garden tools

3 With our gratitude to all of you To know you is to know people who are kind, considerate, and thoughtful. To know you is to be grateful for the special things you have done during Bill s health issues. We thank you for the many phone calls, s, cards and memorials in memory of Bill. For being the special people you are. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Phyllis Henslin and family Bill kept everyone s garden tools sharp. Putting new plexi glass and locks in the Rose Garden Kiosks was Bill's last major improvements Bill making signs for the Rose Garden. The weeder Bill made for use in the Rose Garden March,

Here is my best photo of Bill. Taken in November 2008 before he really got ill. Bill didn't like to have his picture taken, so I was quite pleased to get him to look at me and smile!

Bill was working in the garden that day and was quick to shake my hand and introduce me to "the boss," as he affectionately called his wife, Phyllis.

4 Here is my best photo of Bill. Taken in November 2008 before he really got ill. Bill didn't like to have his picture taken, so I was quite pleased to get him to look at me and smile! Bob OBrien "Soon after moving to Phoenix in 2008, I found my way to the Rose Garden at MCC. Bill was working in the garden that day and was quick to shake my hand and introduce me to "the boss," as he affectionately called his wife, Phyllis. In no time, my wife and I were members of MEVRS. I always enjoyed talking to Bill - even when he would ask me if I knew which end of a shovel to use! I feel fortunate to have known Bill and to have enjoyed a lot of laughs with him. I'll never forget the kindness he showed my family and me. You will be missed, my friend." Steve Pawlowski March,

These are exquisite pieces created with a

5 Help raise money for MEVRS. Rose de Forrest, an active member of MEVRS from 2000 to 2005, passed away in July Her grand-daughter has donated 3 Crewel Embroidery pictures to MEVRS. These are exquisite pieces created with a lot of passion for flowers. They are about 24 x 15 inches in wooden frames. Pictures attached. Would you like one or all of them? Are you a garage sales person? Would you take them and put them on your next garage sale? Please contact Steve Sheard March,

ROSE CARE CORNER for August, 2013 by Phyllis Henslin, Consulting Rosarian August Rose Care I am sure many of you are disappointed with the way your roses look after our extreme

By making sure they are getting sufficient water, giving them an organic fertilizer at (half rate) every 6 weeks and using your water wand every day if possible, they will

Take note of which plants are doing well and which are struggling as you may want to replace them with plants that perform better in the heat.

6 ROSE CARE CORNER for August, 2013 by Phyllis Henslin, Consulting Rosarian August Rose Care I am sure many of you are disappointed with the way your roses look after our extreme heat in June and July. By making sure they are getting sufficient water, giving them an organic fertilizer at (half rate) every 6 weeks and using your water wand every day if possible, they will bounce back when the temps start to moderate and reward you with beautiful blooms in the fall. This is a good time to walk through your garden and take notes. Take note of which plants are doing well and which are struggling as you may want to replace them with plants that perform better in the heat. Visit the Rose Garden at MCC where there are 9000 roses growing. The Rose Garden is a valuable resource when looking for roses that survive well in our desert heat. With camera in hand, I walked through the Rose Garden often in June and July to view the roses. I am sharing pictures of some that were doing exceptionally well. Day Breaker Floribunda South Africa Floribunda March,

7 Brought to you by Phyllis Henslin There are two of these bridges that span the area in Phase 4 that leads to the new bus stop. When they have flood irrigation you can walk over the water to get from bus stop to college Julia Child -- Floribunda March,

Affiliated with the National Rose Society Mesa-East Valley Rose Society 2013 OFFICERS President LeRoy Brady 480-962-9603 1st Vice President Marylou Coffman 480-926-3064 2nd Vice-President Helen Baird

8 Affiliated with the National Rose Society Mesa-East Valley Rose Society 2013 OFFICERS President LeRoy Brady st Vice President Marylou Coffman nd Vice-President Helen Baird Recording Secretary Carol Hurlbut Corresponding Secretary Lynn Twitchell Treasurer Judy Sweador Past-President Cheryl Doan BOARD Vincent Quarles Mike Sweador Jeremy Poll Alta Russell Steve Sheard Standing Committees Auction Chairman.... Ryan Regehr Communications... Open Historian.. Open Hospitality... Sally Crofford Librarian.... Linda Ahlborn Membership... Helen Baird Newsletter Editor.. Judy Sweador Member s Linda Ahlborn MCC Test Garden LeRoy Brady Marylou Coffman Pioneer Park Rose Garden Coordinator Jean Pegler Publicity... Steve Sheard Rose Garden Volunteers.. Mike Cryer Rose Show Chairman Open Ways & Means....Mike Jepsen Web Site.Corinne Geertsen March,

9 Consulting Rosarians are members of the American Rose Society who have taken a test and volunteered their time to help others grow the rose. Their advice is The following MEVRS members are consulting rosarians Helen Baird* coolroseaz@msn.com Phoenix LeRoy Brady* lbradyo3.lb@gmail.com Mesa Marylou Coffman** coffmanml@aol.com Gilbert Cheryl Doan stvx@cox.net Tempe Bill Henslin* phylbill22@aol.com Mesa Phyllis Henslin* phylbill22@aol.com Mesa Millie Hisey* Winter Months Only Apache Jct Phyllis Jiacalone Phyllis.burgess7gmail.com Prescott, Prescott Valley Chino Valley Mike Jepsen mikejepsen@cox.net Tempe Mickey Kundrat mickey1042@gmail.com Tempe Royetta Marconi-Dooley patretta@wbhsi.com SunLakes,Chandler Nelson Mitchell* Peoria Ryan Regehr regehr@cox.net Chandler/Gilbert Steve Sheard steveazroses@yahoo.com Tempe/Chandler Liz Strong* lizzie441@comcast.net Tucson Jim my Tribby jnbroses@yahoo.com Mesa Lynn Twitchell* jlynn43@cox.net Gilbert March,

10 Mesa East Valley Rose Society Membership Annual family or individual membership is $25. Annual dues are payable by June 1. Payments in cash or check at a meeting; or by check to this address: MEVRS/Membership, P.O. Box 40394, Mesa, AZ Date New *Gift* Renewal Amount Paid Cash Check# Names: Telephone # : Street Address: City State Zip: address: WEB Pages of Interest Mesa-East Valley Rose Society OR Find past newsletters or articles by clicking on the Newsletters or Articles tabs on the Home page. MCC Rose Garden Help Me Find Roses New Web site of interest Here is a new Minnesota Rose Gardener Blog post: "Mind Your ph!" Zone Finder enter: March,

11 MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS The following nurseries will give MEVRS members a 10% discount (unless otherwise indicated) on any rose-related purchase when you show your membership card. In some stores you must pay by cash or check only to receive the discount. Be sure to get your annual Membership Card from the Membership Chairman. A & P Nurseries (15%) Four Valley Locations Gilbert, Mesa (2), Queen Creek Berridge Nursery 4647 E. Camelback Rd Phx Potted roses always in stock! Gardener s World 3401 E. Baseline Rd., Phx Mesa East Valley Rose Society Events Monthly Activities 1st Thursday Board Meeting 2nd Thursday General Meeting 3rd Saturday 8a.m. Rose Garden volunteers work ALL NEEDED Jan.-Feb ALL Saturdays MCC Garden Pruning UPCOMING EVENTS August 8, MEVRS member meeting September 12, MEVRS member meeting October 10, MEVRS member meeting November 14, MEVRS member meeting November 16 Annual Rose Show November 16 Annual GALA November Palm Desert Arrangement School December 12, MEVRS member meeting Harper s Nursery Three locations: Mesa, Scottsdale and Phx (Mesa) Treeland Nursery 2900 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa When you patronize these businesses, please thank the manager for supporting the MEVRS! March,

12 Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Mesa Community College: Elsner Library Community Room, 1st floor 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ WEB Pages of Interest Mesa-East Valley Rose Society OR home.html Find past newsletters or articles by clicking on the Newsletters or Articles tabs on the Home page. Rose Lore Judy Sweador Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Inc. PO Box Mesa, AZ Developers of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, the largest public rose garden in the Desert Southwest! March,

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

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