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General Information For Exhibitors
Show Scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2011
is Postponed to August 20th
The new site is the Lake Mansion. Check back here for other & details or call 971-0777.
This combined show is divided into three divisions, each with its own separate set of exhibition rules:
For a printer-friendly pdf version for Division I-II click here. For a pdf version of the photography schedule click here.
Classification and placement are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Clerks will be present to assist with classification and placement questions. Judging in Divisions I, II and III will be according to rules, regulations, and guidelines of the American Rose Society. It is highly recommended that exhibitors call to reserve space for challenge classes in Division I Section 6.
Space for entries in Divisions II (arrangements) and Division III (photography) will not be guaranteed without reservations made before 11 am on August 19. To reserve space leave a message with your name, telephone number, and planned class entry(ies) at 746-1140. Your reserved space(s) will be indicated on the entry tables. Note that the entry times for Divisions I-III close at 10:00 am.
Note that only judges, clerks, and authorized Committee personnel will be permitted in the show area during judging.
Trophies, Awards & Certificates awarded in this show include:
| Perpetual Trophies |
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Many of these silver tropies are over 40 years old and were donated by businesses and Society supporters. Only persons who continue to be and have been members of the Reno Rose Society for at least a year prior to the show are eligible to receive any of the perpetual trophies.The awardee's name is engraved on the trophy and the awardee has possession of the trophy for one year. These trophies remain the property of the Society. |
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Division I Roses |
First National Bank of Nevada Sweepstakes Trophy — Most Blue Ribbons Won in Sections 1-5
Graves Nugget Sweepstakes Trophy — Most Blue Ribbons in Sections 1-5 by a Sparks Resident (minimum 8)
Security National Bank Trophy — Most Rare or Unusual Rose in Sections 1-5
John Sanford Perpetual Trophy for Queen of Show (Class 1)
Nevada Bank of Commerce Perpetual Trophy — Best Red in Class 1-5
Jeanne Shearer Perpetual Trophy — Best Pink in Class 1-5
Mr. & Mrs. James Perry Perpetual Trophy — Best Yellow in Class 1-5
Guerin's Nutrition Center Perpetual Trophy — Best Peace in Class 1-5
Rick Howard Insurance Perpetual Trophy — Best Tropicana in Class 1-5
O'Brien's Transfer and Storage Perpetual Trophy — Best Floribunda in Classes 6-7
Sears Roebuck & Co. Perpetual Trophy — Mini Queen of Show (Class 14)
Helsel Construction Perpetual Trophy — Miniflora Queen of Show (Class 18)
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Division II Arrangements |
HASCO Award of Distinction Perpetual Trophy — Best in Classes 1-8
Retail Florists of Reno-Sparks Association Triumph Sweepstakes Perpetual Trophy — Most Blue Ribbons (minimum three) in Classes 1-8 |
| Annual Awards |
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These awards are given to winners of specific classes listed in the schedule. They are sponsored by Society members, rose lovers, and businesses in our area. |
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Division I Roses |
Best of any one-stem rose entry winning an ARS Certificate in Sections 1-5 (excludes King and Princess of Classes 1, 14, and 18) — Award donated by Dinah O'Brien
Class 6 Floribunda, One bloom — Award donated by Teresa & Dave Atkinson
Class 8 Polyantha — Award donated by Helsel Construction
Classes 10 Best OGR Entry — Award donated by Richard W. Harris, PC
Class 11 OGR introduced in or after 1867 — The Carol Howard Memorial Award donated by Rick Howard
Classes 12-13 Best Shrub Entry — Award donated by Janet & Emma Albright
Class 22 Special Challenge Class - Fragrance — Angela DeNevi Memorial Award donated by Marian Lavoy
Classes 26-29 Judges' Classes — Award donated by Diana Ford
Classes 30-34 Unknown Roses –- Award donated by Highland Roses |
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Division II Arrangements |
Best Judge's Entry in Division II Section C — Award donated by Ann Marie Harris |
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Division III Photography |
Best of Show Classes 101-104 — Certificate donated by Gordon's Photo Service
Best Junior Entry Class 110-111 — Certificate donated by Gordon's Photo Service |
| ARS Certificates |
Divisions I & II |
These awards are presented to exhibitors for having the best entry in certain entry classes and meeting standards set by the American Rose Society for those classes. |
DIVISION I
ARS ROSE HORTICULTURE SECTION
ARS RULES AND INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
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The Reno Rose Show will be governed by the standard rules, regulations, and guidelines of the American Rose Society. All judging in Division I will be done according to the rules and regulations of the American Rose Society and decisions of the judges shall be final. |
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All blooms from one garden must be exhibited under one name or one team only. |
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Show area will be open to entries from 8:00 to 10:00 am on August 20. Preparation area will open at 7:30 am. All entries must remain in place until 5:00 pm and should be removed at the close of show on August 20, 2011. |
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All entries must conform to the schedule or be disqualified. Entries in Section 4 with no date of introduction included on the entry tag will be disqualified. Specimens with a "stem-on-stem" condition will be disqualified unless they are properly classed and tagged shrub, old garden rose, or fragrance entries. |
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Entry tags for Division I entries will be furnished by the Reno Rose Society. |
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Containers will be provided, except in Classes 23-25. Only clear, uncolored containers (bowls) are permitted in Classes 23-25 of Division I. Containers will conform to "Classic Rose Bowl" or brandy snifter shapes. The use of colored water is prohibited. |
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Wedges, provided by the exhibitor, may be used, but must not protrude above the lip of the container. |
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To be eligible for entry, cultivar name must be recognized by the American Rose Society and must have been grown by the exhibitor outdoors for at least 45 days. |
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Classification of roses will be in accordance with the most recent entry in MODERN ROSES, Official List of Approved Exhibition Names, HANDBOOK FOR SELECTING ROSES, and new registrations published more than 30 days before the AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE or on the ARS website. Names in the Combined Rose List (Dobson and Schneider) as allowed by ARS guidelines are also permitted. Roses not exhibited under the accepted name will be disqualified. |
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This is an alphabetically arranged show in ALL classes. Each variety shall constitute a separate class, except where different varieties are required (i.e. 25[b] combination of varieties). Only one entry per class or subclass per exhibitor/team is allowed. |
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First, second, third, and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded as warranted, but judges may withhold any at their discretion. Trophies and certificates will be awarded only to specimens meriting first place (blue) ribbons. |
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Only persons who continue to be and have been members of the Reno Rose Society for at least a year prior to the show are eligible to receive any of the perpetual trophies. Perpetual trophies remain property of the Society. Annual awards may be awarded to persons ineligible to receive perpetual trophies. |
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The Reno Rose Society assumes no responsibility for loss, injury to persons, or damage to property. |
DIVISION I — ENTRY CLASSES FOR ROSES
| SECTION 1 |
HYBRID TEAS, GRANDIFLORAS, & THEIR CLIMBING COUNTERPARTS |
| Class 1 |
Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras, One bloom, no sidebuds (Singles not eligible)
All blue ribbon winners in Class 1 are eligible for Queen, King, and Princess of Show. |
| Class 2 |
Hybrid Tea, One Spray A spray must have two or more blooms. (Singles not eligible) |
| Class 3 |
Grandiflora, One Spray A spray must have two or more blooms. (Singles not eligible) |
| Class 4 |
Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora, One Bloom Fully Open
Stamens must be visible; no sidebuds. (Single blooms must be entered in Class 5) |
| Class 5 |
Single Hybrid Tea, One bloom or spray Single blooms defined as having only 4-8 petals |
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| SECTION 2 |
FLORIBUNDAS AND POLYANTHAS |
| Class 6 |
Floribunda, One bloom, disbudded |
| Class 7 |
Floribunda, One spray A spray must have two or more blooms |
| Class 8 |
Polyantha, naturally grown |
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SECTION 3 |
LARGE FLOWERED CLIMBERS, HYBRID WICHURANAS, & HYBRID GIGANTEAS |
| Class 9 |
Large Flowered Climbers, Hybrid Wichuranas (Hwich) & Hybrid Giganteas (HG) Any variety
May be shown as one bloom/spray with or without sidebuds
(Climbing Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras & Floribundas must be entered in Section 1 or 2) |
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| SECTION 4 |
SHRUBS AND OLD GARDEN ROSES |
| Class 10 |
OGRs introduced prior to 1867, or known to be prior to 1867 where date of introduction not established (Alba, ayrshire, bourbon, boursault, centifolia, damask, hybrid bracteata, hybrid china, hybrid eglanteria, hybrid foetida, hybrid gallica, hybrid multiflora, hybrid perpetual, hybrid sempervirens, hybrid spinossissima, moss, noisette, portland, tea, etc.) Species are eligible for Dowager certificate. |
| Class 11 |
OGR introduced in or after 1867, or known to be after 1867 where date of introduction not established |
| Class 12 |
Classic Shrub — shrub with a family designation (hybrid bland, hybrid hugonis, hybrid laevigata, hybrid macounii, hybrid macrantha, hybrid moyesii, hybrid musk, hybrid nitida, hybrid nutkana, hybrid rugosa, hybrid suffulta, kordesii, etc.) |
| Class 13 |
Modern Shrub — shrub without a family connection; designated as shrub (S) |
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| SECTION 5 |
MINIATURE AND MINIFLORA ROSES |
| Class 14 |
Miniature One Bloom, no sidebuds (singles not eligible)
All blue ribbon miniature winners in Class 14 are eligible for Miniature Queen, King, and Princess |
| Class 15 |
Miniature One Spray A spray must have two or more blooms |
| Class 16 |
Miniature One Bloom Fully Open Stamens must show (singles not eligible) |
| Class 17 |
Single Miniature One bloom per stem, disbudded. Single bloom defined as having only 4-8 petals |
| Class 18 |
Miniflora One Bloom, no sidebuds (singles not eligible) |
| Class 19 |
Miniflora One Spray A spray must have two or more blooms |
| Class 20 |
Miniflora One Bloom Fully Open Stamens must show (singles not eligible) |
| Class 21 |
Single Miniflora One bloom per stem, disbudded. Single bloom defined as having only 4-8 petals |
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| SECTION 6 |
SPECIAL CHALLENGE CLASSES |
| Class 22 |
Special Challenge Class - Fragrance Any properly-named rose, one bloom. Only one entry per exhibitor. |
| Class 23 |
Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, or Other Large Rose in a Bowl
One bloom at exhibition stage, no foliage |
| Class 24 |
Miniature Rose in a Bowl One bloom at exhibition stage, no foliage |
| Class 25 |
Miniflora Rose in a Bowl One bloom at exhibition stage, no foliage |
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| SECTION 7 |
JUDGES CLASSES - Only open to judges who are judging the show. |
| Class 26 |
Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda. One bloom per stem, disbudded |
| Class 27 |
Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda. One spray with or without sidebuds |
| Class 28 |
Miniature or Miniflora. One bloom per stem, disbudded |
| Class 29 |
Any other Specimen - One bloom/spray with or without sidebuds |
NON-ARS ROSE ENTRIES
| SECTION 8 |
UNNAMED ROSES (CULTIVAR NAME UNKNOWN) Non-ARS Section. Should have at least two sets of leaves, any stem-on-stem will be disqualified in Classes 35-37; any rose with cultivar/variety known will be disqualified. |
| Class 30 |
Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. One bloom per stem, naturally grown |
| Class 31 |
Floribunda. One stem, naturally grown |
| Class 32 |
Miniature or Miniflora. One bloom per stem, naturally grown |
| Class 33 |
Any other Rose - One stem, naturally grown
class group must be written on tag (i.e., shrub, old garden roses, polyantha, climber) |
| Class 34 |
Roses of unknown classification & name. One stem, naturally grown |
DIVISION II "Once Upon a Rose Garden"
ARS ROSE ARRANGEMENT SECTION
ARS RULES AND INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
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Entries may be placed in a designated area on Saturday, August 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All arrangements must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Entries are to be removed at the close of the show on August 20, 2011. Tables with white cloth coverings will be provided. |
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Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class, but may enter as many classes for which they are eligible. |
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All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. No arrangements previously exhibited in any other flower show shall be entered. |
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No one but the exhibitor may touch or move an arrangement. In extreme circumstance, when the exhibitor cannot be located, the arrangement chairman may move an arrangement. The show committee cannot be responsible for exhibits; reasonable care will be exercised. |
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Roses must be the dominant flower in all arrangements and must be home-grown outdoors. At least one rose should be fully open or have exhibition form. Plant material need not be grown by the exhibitor except where stated. The rose varieties must be correctly named (ARS-approved exhibition name) on the entry tags. |
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Only roses officially classified as miniature or mini-flora roses are to be used in miniature arrangements. |
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Other flowers and foliage are permitted unless specifically prohibited. No artificial flowers or foliage and no painted, dyed, or sprayed fresh foliage or flowers are permitted. Succulents will be considered as foliage. Some dried plant material may be used. Live creatures are not allowed. |
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The use of roses that are not home-grown outdoors or artificial plant material are causes for disqualification. |
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Accessories are permitted in all categories. Frames are not permitted except where specified. Freestanding backgrounds are permitted. The American flag or the flag of any country may not be used in an arrangement or as a decoration in any way. The use of plant material on the state or local conservation lists is not permitted. Infringement of these rules will result in severe penalties. |
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Entries must be smaller than the size restrictions stated within the schedule and if over-sized will be severely penalized and become ineligible for blue ribbons and awards. Exhibitors may designate the area of the entry through the use of undercloths, niches, or other means. |
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It is highly recommended that a card of intent be included with an arrangement as an explanation of the arranger's interpretation of the theme of the class title, particularly in classes designated as arranger's choice of design or theme. |
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Only BLUE RIBBON winners are eligible for certificates, awards, or trophies. ARS Certificates may be awarded to eligible first-place entries scoring at least 92 points if roses are arranger-grown and the entry tag is marked "AG". Perpetual trophies can only be awarded for entries with arranger-grown roses and an entry tag marked "AG" and to persons who continue to be and have been members of the Reno Rose Society for at least a year prior to the show. Ribbons and other awards may be withheld at the judges' discretion. |
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The schedule is the law of the show, and entries must conform. By entering this show given under ARS rules, exhibitors agree to abide by those rules. All judging in Division II will be governed by the standard rules, regulations, and guidelines of the American Rose Society. The decision of the judges is final. |
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Scorecard for Judging Rose Arrangements: |
| Conformance |
15 points (5 points per requirement) Naming of the roses, conformance to the type of design, other specific requirements of schedule |
| Design |
30 points (5 points per principle) Balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion, scale |
| Perfection of roses |
30 points |
| Creativity and Expressiveness |
15 points |
| Distinction |
10 points Unique, sets the design apart, superiority in every respect, including technical execution/construction |
DIVISION II — ENTRY CLASSES
| SECTION A |
OPEN TO ALL AND NOVICES — STANDARD ARRANGEMENTS |
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Arrangements are allowed table space not to exceed 36" in width and 28" in depth. |
| Class 1 |
Jack and the Beanstalk: A traditional line or line-mass design. |
| Class 2 |
Rumpelstiltskin: Choice of modern design. |
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ORIENTAL MANNER ARRANGEMENTS |
| Class 3 |
Sorcerer's Apprentice: Oriental manner featuring water and roses in a low container. |
| Class 4 |
Sleeping Beauty: Designer's choice featuring fresh roses with fresh rose foliage. Rose hips, canes and/or roots may be used. Show stages of bloom. No other plant material or accessories allowed. Eligible for ARS Princess of Arrangements. |
| Class 5 |
Your choice of design & theme for Once upon a Rose Garden: Design choice and theme must be written on tag. Explanation can be on the tag or a separate piece of paper. |
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| SECTION B |
OPEN TO ALL— MINIATURE/MINI-FLORA ARRANGEMENTS |
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Arrangements are allowed table space not to exceed 10 inches in height, width, or depth |
| Class 6 |
Thumbelina: Traditional arrangement. |
| Class 7 |
Tom Thumb: Choice of design. Design choice must be written on tag. |
| Class 8 |
Your choice of theme for Once upon a Rose Garden: Choice of design. Design choice and theme must be written on tag. Explanation can be on the tag or a separate piece of paper. |
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| SECTION C |
JUDGES ONLY (open only to persons judging this show) |
| Class 9 |
Snow White and Red Rose: Designer's choice. Design choice must be written on tag. |
| Class 10 |
Your choice of theme for Once upon a Rose Garden: Choice of design. Design choice and theme must be written on tag. Explanation can be on the tag or a separate piece of paper. |
DIVISION III
ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY
RULES AND INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
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The Reno Rose Show will be governed by the standard rules, regulations, and guidelines of the American Rose Society. All judging in Division III will be done according to the rules and regulations of the American Rose Society and decisions of the judges shall be final. |
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Show area will be open to entries from 8:00 to 10:00 am on August 20. Preparation area will open at 7:30 am. All entries must remain in place until 5:00 pm. |
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By entering the show, exhibitors give the Reno Rose Society the right to reproduce and keep the exhibitors' entries. Exhibitors desiring to keep their entries must provide a digital version acceptable to the Photography Chair or Show Chair in return for their entries. |
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Entrants are limited to one entry per class, but may enter as many classes for which they are eligible. |
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Photographs must be a minimum of 5" x 7", printed on photo-quality paper. |
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All photos must have been taken by the entrant, who must be an amateur photographer. An amateur is defined as someone who does not have a business license as a photographer. |
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The entrant may enter photographs of other people’s roses or gardens. |
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Photographs which have won awards in previous contests are not eligible. |
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The rose photos will be entered under the ARS Approved Exhibition Names. Grooming the rose(s) is encouraged, and artificial backgrounds may be used. |
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Entry tags will be provided by the Reno Rose Society. Both the top and bottom of entry tags must be completely filled out. A limited number of easels will be provided by the Society. |
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Photographs may be enhanced by the use of any graphic program, such as Photoshop, Elements or Photo Impact. |
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First, second, third, and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded as warranted, but judges may withhold any at their discretion. Trophies and certificates will be awarded only to specimens meriting first place (blue) ribbons. |
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The Reno Rose Society assumes no responsibility for loss, injury to persons, or damage to property. |
DIVISION III — ENTRY CLASSES FOR DIVISION III
| SECTION A |
HORTICULTURE |
| Class 101 |
One bloom, at its most perfect stage, Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda, Miniature, Mini-Flora, and their climbing counterparts, of any variety including singles, no sidebuds. |
| Class 102 |
One spray, Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda, Miniature, Mini-Flora, Polyantha and their climbing counterparts. Two or more blooms. |
| Class 103 |
Open bloom Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda, Miniature, Mini-Flora rose and their climbing counterparts, stamens must show. (Singles will be disqualified.) |
| Class 104 |
One bloom or spray of an Old Garden Rose, Shrub, or Large-Flowered Climber. Climbing hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, miniatures, and mini-floras must be entered in Classes 101-103. |
| Class 105 |
Any rose one bloom or spray, name unknown (including florists’ roses with no known exhibition name). |
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| SECTION B |
ARRANGEMENTS |
| Class 106 |
A photograph of a standard size arrangement, following the American Rose Society Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements. Please indicate the arranger's name if known. |
| Class 107 |
A photograph of a miniature arrangement, following the American Rose Society Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements. Please indicate the arranger's name if known. |
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| SECTION C |
ARTISTIC, GARDEN, AND ACTIVITY |
| Class 108 |
Abstract or Impressionism - A photo having non-objective design, form or content, of a rose plant(s) or any portion thereof. (Let your imagination run rampant.) This does not include abstract arrangements. |
| Class 109 |
A photograph of any rose garden. Arbors and garden ornaments permitted in the garden photograph. |
| Class 110 |
A photograph of any rose society activity. Indicate society and name of event in the society activity photograph. |
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| SECTION D |
YOUTH CLASSES For all entrants under the age of 16. |
| Class 111 |
A photograph of any type rose. |
| Class 112 |
A photograph of any rose garden or rose society activity. |
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Special Thanks to VSA Nevada forco-hosting this event
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