PENN JERSEY DISTRICT CONVENTION & ROSE SHOW RULES HORTICULTURAL DIVISION

PENN JERSEY DISTRICT CONVENTION & ROSE SHOW RULES HORTICULTURAL DIVISION 1. Registration for the Penn-Jersey Convention is required for all exhibitors entering competition. Membership in a Rose Society is not required. Your registration number (on your registration packet) is your exhibitor s number. A couple exhibiting as a team will be considered one exhibitor. 2. Entries will be received between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Wyndham Gettysburg.. No entries will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. Judging will begin at 10:15 a.m. Only Judges, Show Committee and others assisting with the judging will be permitted in the Show Room after 10:00 a.m. and during judging. 3. All entries must be shown in the proper container correctly named, classified and tagged with an entry tag bearing the variety name, class number, exhibitor s name, and registration number. This information is required on both top and bottom sections of the tag. Tags will be available in set up area. Misnamed, misplaced or unlabeled entries will be disqualified. Please use standard tags for all challenge classes including miniature challenge classes. Use small tags for all other miniature entries. 4. Judging of the Horticulture Section will be carried out by ARS accredited and apprentice judges. The American Rose Society Rules on exhibiting and judging will be followed. Judges may make or withhold awards as in their opinion the entry merits. The decision of the judges is final. A blue ribbon is required for a trophy. 5. The Penn Jersey District and the Wyndham Gettysburg will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits. They cannot be held responsible for any damage to or loss of any exhibitor s equipment or supplies. 6. Entries must be entered using the approved ARS exhibition names as listed in the following: online Modern Roses database, Modern Roses12, Official List of Approved Exhibition Names, Handbook for Selecting Roses, and recent registration on the ARS website. The online Modern Roses database is the most up-to-date reference and will take precedence over the other references. If a variety is not listed in any of the above official ARS sources, the Combined Rose List may be used as a reference. 7. The following definitions apply to this schedule. Exhibition stage is the stage at which a bloom is at the most perfect phase of possible beauty. The exhibition stage of a bloom depends on the number of petals that it has. For many-petaled blooms the exhibition stage bloom shows classic hybrid tea form: a bloom that is gracefully shaped with the petals symmetrically arranged in an attractive circular outline tending to a high center. For single and semi-double blooms the exhibition stage bloom is fully open yet still fresh with bright fresh stamens. A spray is a group of florets containing two or more blooms on one main or lateral stem. A large rose is a bloom

of any class of rose except miniature and miniflora. A single bloom is a bloom of any rose having 4 to 8 petals and/or a bloom of a rose classed as a single by the American Rose Society. 8. All specimens must have been grown outdoors by the exhibitor. Any specimen may have unwanted side growth, side buds and/or spent blooms removed to improve its appearance. Presence of a foreign substance (leaf polish, etc.) on bloom, stem or foliage will disqualify the specimen. 9. All containers are supplied, unless otherwise noted. All vases, boxes, palettes etc. are on a first come first serve basis. Use of any transparent material to position a specimen in a container is permitted and should be provided by the exhibitor. This wedge should not extend above the top of the container. 10. Only one entry per exhibitor is permitted in the Penn Jersey Challenge Classes and the Section E Challenge Classes. Multiple entries are permitted in all other classes as long as each entry is a different named variety. 11. All entries must remain in place until the close of the show which will be after the Saturday banquet events. Exhibitors desiring to pick up their roses and ribbons when the show closes will be permitted to do so then. Major awards will be presented at the Saturday Banquet. Other awards will be presented in the Show Room at 4:00 p.m. HORTICULTURE DIVISION The Horace McFarland, Ralph Moore, Griffith Buck and J. Benjamin Williams classes are open only to current American Rose Society members who are Penn-Jersey District members. All other classes open to all exhibitors registered at the convention. PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT TROPHIES LIMITED TO PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT MEMBERS. Keeper trophies will be awarded to all trophy winners in this section. PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES A1. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY J. HORACE McFARLAND PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT MEMORIAL TROPHY- An entry of five (5) hybrid tea and/or grandiflora specimens, one bloom per stem, all at exhibition stage, each of a different variety, correctly named and exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. A2. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY RALPH S. MOORE PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT TROPHY-An entry of seven (7) miniature roses, one bloom per stem, each of a different variety, exhibited in separate containers. All being at exhibition stage. Mini-Flora roses are not allowed in this class. A3. GRIFFITH BUCK SHRUB TROPHY-An entry of three (3) shrubs, classic and/or modern, different varieties in separate containers, each with its own entry tag.

A4. J. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS MINIFLORA TROPHY- Six (6) miniflora roses, one bloom per stem at exhibition stage, each of a different variety, exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. A5. PHILADELPHIA ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY- English Box Collection of six (6) large blooms, at exhibition stage, of three (3) or more varieties, exhibited in a large English box. No foliage permitted. Boxes will be furnished but are limited. One entry per exhibitor. A6. HARRISBURG ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY- Collection of six (6) Miniature blooms, at exhibition stage, of three (3) or more varieties exhibited in a miniature English box. No foliage permitted. Boxes will be furnished but are limited. One entry per exhibitor. Miniflora roses are not allowed in this class. A7. JACK D. LISSEMORE FRIENDSHIP TROPHY- A matched pair consisting of two (2) exhibition stage, one bloom per stem, blooms of the same variety of hybrid tea or grandiflora roses, matched for color, form, stem length and degree of opening, exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. A8. PITTSBURGH ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY- Three (3) hybrid tea and/or grandiflora blooms, at exhibition stage, using any combination of varieties or one variety, exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. A9. WEST JERSEY ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY-Three (3) miniature roses, one bloom per stem, at exhibition stage, using any combination of varieties or one variety, exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. Miniflora roses are not allowed in this class. A10. SOUTH PENN AREA ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY-Cycle of Bloom. Three (3) one bloom per stem specimens of the same variety of hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda roses, in different stages of opening: One specimen past bud stage, preferably with the first row of petals beginning to unfurl, one bloom at exhibition stage; and one open bloom showing stamens; exhibited in ONE VASE. Containers are furnished but limited. A11. YORK ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY-Miniature Cycle of Bloom. Three (3) miniature roses of one variety, one-bloom-per-stem, in different stages of opening: one specimen past bud stage, preferably with the first row of petals beginning to unfurl; one bloom at exhibition stage; and one open bloom showing stamens; Exhibited in ONE VASE. Miniflora roses are not allowed in this class. Containers are furnished but limited. A12. READING-BERKS ROSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE TROPHY- Hi-Lo. One large bloom and one miniature or miniflora bloom, each one bloom per stem at exhibition stage, matched for color, form and degree of opening, and exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. Miniature or miniflora bloom to be staged in front of the large rose.

A13. FRANK BENARDELLA CHALLENGE TROPY Hi-Lo. One miniflora bloom and one miniature bloom, each one bloom per stem, at exhibition stage, matched for color, form and degree of opening, and exhibited in separate containers, each with its own entry tag. Miniature bloom to be staged in front of miniflora bloom. A14. PHILADELPIA ROSE SOCIETY SEEDLING TROPHY- Best miniature seedling rose, one-bloom-per-stem or spray, raised from seed derived from exhibitor s own hybridization. The entry must be unnamed, i.e., not registered with the International Registration Authority for Roses (IRAR). Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class. The winner of this class is eligible for the Best Seedling Certificate. PENN-JERSEY DISTRICT TROPHIES MARTIN R. JACOBUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - Awarded to the best Hybrid Tea of American origin in the show. GARDEN STATE CLUB CHAMPION OF THE DISTRICT TROPHY - Awarded to the best rose in the Court of Honor exhibited by a member of the Penn-Jersey District. To be selected only from hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda exhibition blooms. HARRISBURG ROSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL TROPHY - Awarded to the best open bloom of the show. LINCOLN ATKISS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - Awarded to the exhibitor accumulating the most blue ribbons in hybrid tea and grandiflora exhibition bloom class. (Section B, class 1). MINIATURE ROSE TROPHY - Awarded to the exhibitor accumulating the most blue ribbons in miniature rose horticultural classes. (Section C, Classes 15, 17 and miniatures entered in 19) JERSEY SHORE ROSE SOCIETY PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the best Miniature Rose in the show, one-bloom-per-stem or spray. Miniflora roses are not eligible for this trophy. HORTICULTURAL CLASSES All roses in these Classes will be entered alphabetically. Subclasses will be established for each variety. SECTION B LARGE ROSES CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3 Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Roses - One Exhibition Bloom. Hybrid Tea Spray - One spray. Grandiflora Spray - One spray.

CLASS 4 CLASS 5 CLASS 6 CLASS 7 CLASS 8 CLASS 9 CLASS 10 CLASS 11 CLASS 12 CLASS 13 Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda -Open Bloom - One bloom per stem. Stamens must show. Three Hybrid Tea, grandiflora, or floribunda blooms of one variety, at exhibition stage. Exhibited in one container. Floribunda - One exhibition bloom. Floribunda - One Spray. Climbers and Hybrid Wichuranas - One Spray or Bloom with or without side buds Old Garden Roses-Introduced or known prior to 1867 one bloom or spray. Old Garden Roses Introduced in 1867 or after one bloom or spray. Classic Shrub Any variety classed as a Hybrid Kordesii (HKor), Hybrid Moyesii (HMoy), Hybrid Musk (HMsk), and Hybrid Rugosa (HRg). One bloom or spray, with or without side buds. Modern Shrub Any variety classed as a Shrub (S). One bloom or one spray with or without side buds. Polyantha - One spray SECTION C MINIATURE AND MINIFLORA ROSES CLASS 14 CLASS 15 CLASS 16 CLASS 17 CLASS 18 Miniature - One Exhibition Bloom, no side buds. Miniflora - One Exhibition Bloom, no side buds. Miniature - One Spray. Minifloras - One Spray. Miniature or Miniflora -Open Bloom - One bloom per stem, stamens must show. CLASS 19 SECTION D OTHER CLASSES Novice Class Limited to exhibitors who have successfully avoided winning a blue ribbon at a district or national rose show. A. Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda - one exhibition bloom B. Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora, or Floribunda - one open bloom C. Miniature or Miniflora Rose - one exhibition bloom

CLASS 20 CLASS 21 Fragrance Any variety of rose, one bloom per stem, any stage, to be judged for fragrance using the ARS fragrance scorecard. Judge s Class - Open only to judges of this show. One bloom-per stem, spray, or open bloom of any variety of rose. Limited to five (5) entries per exhibitor. SECTION E -- CHALLENGE CLASSES Open to all exhibitors Only one entry per exhibitor per class in Classes I VI. A will be awarded to the best blue ribbon entry in each Challenge Class Challenge Class I Hybrid Tea Grandiflora, or Floribunda - exhibition stage or open bloom, with stamens showing no stem, exhibited in a bowl or water. Bowls supplied but are limited. Challenge Class I1 Miniature or miniflora - exhibition stage or open bloom, with stamens showing no stem, exhibited in a wine glass. Glasses supplied but are limited. Challenge Class III Rose in a frame, Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Floribunda exhibition stage, no foliage Frames supplied but are limited. Challenge Class IV Rose in a frame, Miniature or Miniflora, exhibition stage, no foliage. Frames supplied but are limited. Challenge Class V Artist Palette - Miniature and/ or Miniflora all different varieties, exhibition stage, no foliage. Palettes supplied but are limited. [how many roses?] Challenge Class VI Artist Palette, Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, and/or Floribunda, all different varieties, exhibition stage, no foliage. Palette supplied but are limited [how many roses?] TROPHIES AND AWARDS ROYAL COURT OF HONOR (chosen from Class 1) Queen of Show King of Show Princess of Show Prince of Show ARS Gold Certificate ARS Silver Certificate ARS Bronze Certificate Keeper MINI ROYAL COURTS OF HONOR (chosen from Class 14 & 15)

Miniature Queen Miniature King Miniature Princess Miniature Prince Miniflora Queen Miniflora King Miniflora Princess Miniflora Prince ARS Gold Certificate ARS Silver Certificate ARS Bronze Certificate ARS Gold Certificate ARS Silver Certificate ARS Bronze Certificate Classes 2 & 3 Best HT or GR Spray Class 4 Best Open Bloom Class 5 Best Three of a Kind Class 6 Best Floribunda Bloom Class 7 Best Floribunda Spray Class 8 Best Climber Class 9 Best Old Garden before1867 Class 10 Best Old Garden 1867 of after Class 11 Best Classic Shrub Class 12 Best Modern Shrub Class 13 Best Polyantha Class 16 Best Mini Spray Class 17 Best Miniflora Spray Class 18 Best Mini/miniflora Open Bloom Class 20 Most Fragrant Rose Any awards for Novice Class and Judge s Class?