Nashville Rose Leaf August 2010

Nashville Rose Leaf

Official Publication of The Nashville Rose Society Serving Rose Enthusiasts Throughout Middle Tennessee Affiliated with the American Rose Society - www.ars.org

AUGUST 2010

Volume Vl 44 44, IIssue 7

August 3rd NRS Meeting Cheekwood 6:30 pm - Refreshments & Ice Cream Social 7:00 pm - Lyle Worsham on Fall Pruning

Photo courtesy of Weeks Roses

2011 AARS Winners Dick Clark and Walking On Sunshine

Dick Clark

Weeks W k Roses R andd Jackson J k & Perkins P ki wholesale h l l earned d top honors from All America Rose Selection (AARS) for the year 2011. Nashville is a town that certainly knows about music so it is only fitting to introduce two musically themed roses that represent two timeless hits Dick Clark named after America’s oldest teenager who was the face of American Bandstand for over thirty years and the happy go lucky feel good song, Walking On Sunshine. Both of these roses exemplify exemplif the quality and beauty of AARS Winners.

Walking On Sunshine

Photo courtesy of AARS

Dick Clark is a medium-tall grandiflora introduced Weeks Roses and hybridized by Tom Carruth/ bby W k R Christian Bedard. No two flowers are exactly alike on this changeable chameleon of a rose. Black-red buds spiral open to show off swirls of cream edges washed with vibrant cherry pink. But that’s not the end of the exhibit on these classically-formed fragrant flowers. When the sun strikes the petals, they begin to blush burgundy, finishing as a deep dark red. Put all this color against super-shiny-green foliage with nice long cutting stems and you’ve got a killer combo. Easy to grow, great vigor – a beautiful bushy baby from the famous Fourth of July™.

Introduced by Jackson & Perkins Wholesale and hybridized by Keith Zary, Walking on Sunshine blooms in tight bunches of brilliant yellow buds that open with an anise fragrance. This fresh flower has super glossy disease resistant foliage that contrasts wonderfully with the fantastic eye-catching rose clusters. It is a floribunda with unbelievable bloom production and high vigor that is easy for beginners and experts alike to care for.

(Cont’d on page 2)

President’s Column

Editor’s Desk

Time again for our favorite competition of the year. The Ice Cream Social!

On two separate occasions, our dearly departed Glenda Whitaker referred to my husband, Jim, as an “Ambassador of Peace.” Aside from the countless times Jim has chosen to disagree with me, I have to concur with sweet Glenda’s characterization. Like many of us, Jim has been the unwitting victim of rudeness, insults and even false accusations.

His response is typically forthright and, in my opinion, entirely too brief. As swiftly as he is able to move on from such unpleasantries, I must admit that I have a tendency to hold on… many times until I have stewed up a tasteless pot of grudge. In this regard, there is little question that he is the better half of us and, don’t you know?... somewhere therein lies a lesson from a rose.

So get out the Ice Cream Freezer, tweek your favorite recipe for ice cream and or dessert, and let’s enjoy a great evening.

Prizes will be awarded based on popular vote for the favorite ice cream and dessert.

Ruby Worsham is our offical Ice Cream Socialite.

If you have any questions, please give her a call at 931-388-4547.

By popular request, Lyle Worsham, our Chairman of Consulting Rosarians, will demonstrate how to cut back roses now for maximum blooms for the fall rose shows.

My right arm is in a sling, and my left hand (hunt and peck) is getting weary. See you at the meeting. Ya’ll Come!

— Larry Baird

(Cont’d from page 1) According to the July/August issue of the American Rose both of these roses thrived for a two year comprehensive testing period in twenty-three gardens nationwide.

What you may not know is that two of the test gardens are right here in Tennessee. The Crossville TN Garden is located at the UT Plateau Research and Education Center and the Jackson TN garden is located at the UT West TN Research and Education Center. Both gardens operate as part of the University of Tennessee and are open to the public with over 1100 roses at the two test sites. Over the past several years the NRS has enjoyed having the pleasure of several guest speakers from UT: Carol Reese and brothers Mark and Alan Windham.

Several years ago, our little neighborhood found itself in a feud with one of our mail carriers. While her complaints regarding the numerous infractions in our cul-de-sac were legitimate, it was her delivery that irked us and I’m not speaking of her mail delivery. After several unfortunate confrontations with her, many of us shamefully deemed her the “mean old mail lady.” As her daily presence became a united thorn in our sides, Jim remained neutral and often offered up reasonable explanations for her behavior. “Easy enough for him”, I thought. He had thus far managed to evade interaction with her.

Months passed and each time I saw her all I could muster up was an indignant “Hmmpf!” under my breath. Meanwhile, Jim embarked on a routine of smiling and waving to her, despite the fact that she continually ignored him.

(Brutus!)

At this point, those of you who might be keeping a list of my many character flaws may now add, in bold capital letters, “PETTINESS”. You see, I thought that if Jim had his head snipped off just once by this neighborhood “villain”, he would join the ranks of us who enjoyed disliking her. So, one day when Jim and I were standing in our front yard “she” just happened to be turning the corner into our cul-de-sac. I looked at Jim and teasingly said “I dare you to give her a rose.” I walked away believing he was

If you want to experience the annual AARS winning roses one year in advance in your own garden contact the AARS at rose@rose.org or call 415-249-6676.

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in tow. Before I could say “just kidding” I turned around to see he had snipped a beautiful New Zealand bloom and was headed her way! “Here it comes”, I thought and I rushed up the driveway preparing to defend my sweet husband who is not nearly as gifted at bickering as am I. Of course, you know the rest.

The mean old mail lady turned out to be neither mean nor old when presented with a beautiful, fragrant rose. She was actually blushing and giggling when I arrived and she could not say enough nice things about our roses.

News of Jim’s brave deed spread quickly throughout our neighborhood as did the rumor that our mail lady had a lovely smile. Weeks later, when I saw her again, I remembered Jim’s example and I clipped a Dolly Parton for her. She was clearly suspicious of the gesture. Rightfully so, for I had thrown more than one “stink eye” her way in months past. She took a reluctant sniff, after which both of us found ourselves caught up in a smile that is typically reserved for long-time friends.

Whatever were we so upset about in the first place? Ambassador Jim recently invited her to our home after she stopped him to pump him for tips on the care of roses. Apparently, unbeknownst to us, our new found friend is a fellow rose grower. If ever you find the need to extend a peace offering, I find that our common obsession, the rose, stands in quite nicely for the proverbial olive branch.

— Starla & Jim Harding

NRS Patrons Our thanks to the following businesses and foundations who have made sustaining donations to support the educational programs of Nashville Rose Society:

Houghland Foundation

August Rose Tips

Alleviating Heat Stress In Rose Bushes By:

Ted W. Mills, Master Rosarian and Judge

With Independence Day celebrations recently occurring, it is evident that summer has finally arrived. The blistering sun rays signal the arrival of hot weather in this part of the country. To everyone whose hobby is rose growing, be ready for extra care during this time of year. July is here and August can’t be far behind. Unfortunately, far too many rosarians lighten up in their rose activities and head for the swimming pools.

Believe RoseDoc, a hot day is no time to lounge in the shaded hammocks of the nearest tree while your prized roses roast in the sun. Let’s talk about it.

To cope with heat stress that elevated temperatures cause, crafty rosarians know that irrigation is the best remedy available. Extra water is critically needed when the rose leaves droop and hang as limp towels from the bush.

Truly, the bush is suffering. A quick shower, applied with the garden hose, will bring the plant’s temperature down swiftly. There are products such as ’wiltproof’, which offer some relief; however, a generous splashing of cool, clear water serves the purpose best.

There was a time that the RoseDoc shied away from applying water to foliage, fearing it would produce the perfect condition for blackspot-spore invasion. Common sense would let one know that failure to spray on a timely basis is the fault that allows blackspot to enter the rose garden. If the bush has been treated with an effective combatant chemical, there is no need to fear. Rinse the heated leaves with the cool water, allowing sufficient time for the water to evaporate before nightfall. Your roses will applaud the action.

Repeat this water-cooling operation as often as the need for cooling exists.

It is essential to keep the root system cool and well-hydrated during periods of heat stress. In fact, their performance is enhanced if good hydration is furnished. Nothing pleases the plant more than a healthy drink of water. It is much more important than gorging the plant with fertilizer.

Perhaps one of the most effective ways to combat heat stress is to grow roses in pots.

Many rosarians select this method since it gives them mobility of the plant. The RoseDoc has often wished he could simply roll the bush into a shady nook until the

heat wave has passed. Roses on wheels so to speak. If pots are used, be sure the pots have ample drainage holes and are amply watered -- usually more often than in rose beds. Good drainage is an absolute must to successful growing in pots.

Attending roses during heated periods gives the RoseDoc the opportunity to repeat the value of good mulching. Providing at least a two to four inch layer of shredded pine bark does much to keep the rose bush cool - especially the root system. The greater the temperature the thicker the mulch if one expects to control invading weeds. Always try to keep the mulching material moist. This action is cooling to the bushes.

Yes, firecrackers and marching bands alert us to summer. We all seem to enjoy the increased activities. But in our enjoyment let us not drop our guard. Elevated heat stirs the harmful critters to their damaging work.

Heat by itself will decrease the size of the blooms and the garden just doesn’t have the beauty of spring nor the luster of fall. However, rosarians must step up to the plate and help the roses survive the heat. Practicing some of the aids already mentioned should help in dealing with heat. Rosarians realize that sunlight is important and temperature aids vastly in plant growth, it’s the plants that suffer most when experiencing stress.

Don’t head for the shade tree or swimming pool just yet. Attend to the woeful cries of the stressed bushes first. It is a good practice to perform this heated work while the cool hours of the day are present. Don’t procrastinate -- take advantage of the cool mornings that often turn into heated afternoons. You may have to repeat this cooling treatment more than once per day. Double your cultural efforts so that the rose garden will experience minimal damage. You will be blessed for your actions and your roses just may take on a Happy Roses appearance.

A word of caution: You should minimize your chemical spraying during stressful heat periods to avoid spray damage to the foliage.

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HOT, HOT, HOT with very little relief.

So we have to save the bushes from drying out and getting sick with “spider mites”.

We do this by watering the bushes and the ground around them. Cooling down the garden in the late afternoon as well as any concrete, rocks and bricks is just what the Doctor ordered. Plus spraying with a very good miticide. Eggs will hatch in 2-3 days in 75 degree temperature, so spray according to directions on bottle.

— Kathy Brennan, ARS CR I asked some top exhibitors many years ago what they did about spraying when the weather was so terribly hot. I was surprised to be told that they sprayed anyway. They said that they would rather have a little spray burn than to have diseases or bugs to get ahead of them. Of course, use common sense and water first and spray very early or late in the day. Droplets can magnify the sun’s rays and burn so use stickerspreader to disperse spray materials well on the leaves and tap the bush if necessary to knock off drops.

— Marty Reich, ARS Master Rosarian Here are several ways to cope with the Japanese beetles that invade middle Tennessee in early June through late July to early August: • Do nothing and wait until they leave • Cut all the blooms and just let them feast on foliage (Don Gill) • Pick them off and place in bottle of soapy water (Ann Lott) –NOTE: Must do several times daily • Find out which blooms they like best and let these be sacrificial roses (least efficient).

• Mist plants lightly with Sevin spray. (most efficient, but may kill beneficial insects and must be repeated every 3 days or after a rain) • Cover blooms with the Daniel Lott unpatented “Japanese Beetle Trap Shield” (see September 2009, Nashville Rose Leaf, ‘Rose Tips’). Manageable for a small garden.

— Charles Lott, ARS CR Since windy conditions spread blackspot, use of a power blower increases the likelihood of spores contaminating nearby bushes. Use a garden rake as it will eliminate the chance of spreading spores.

— Ted Mills, ARS Master Rosarian

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The August Rose Garden

By Jim Harding As relatively new rosarians August is still a time of year where Starla and I struggle in our rose garden. Between the heat, humidity and bugs it can be tough on both the roses and the rosarian.

It is hot enough outside to wish that, like a shade tree mechanic, there was such a thing as a shade tree rosarian. A great idea but alas no shade tree loving roses.

So until that day comes let’s begin the August rose care by remembering our sun protection. A wide brim hat, (how sporty is up to you) is a good start. Sunscreen is even better.

Over the past several years one thing we have learned is not to let the southern summer get us discouraged because the best part about the month of August is that it is followed by the month of September; the beginning of one of the most beautiful seasons in the garden. You can think of August as a transition period when all your sweat will soon pay off with a fall flush of beautiful roses. Cooler temperatures + no beetles = great roses!

Watering – as obvious as it seems to water your roses during the hot summer months, don’t forget to water yourself. In other words stay hydrated. Heat stroke is no fun for you or your roses. Whether watering by hand or by irrigation take time to poke into the soil and see just how deep you are watering. Remember, the goal is to water regularly and thoroughly.

Spraying – just because it may be hot outside, August is no time to be slack.

Stick to your regular spray schedule of fungicide along with an insecticide or miticide, if needed. A thought always worth considering is finding ways to save money. NRS member Gene Meyer spoke along with Larry Baird at the July NRS meeting and offered his idea on being thrifty. Instead of buying the expensive fungicides Gene said he uses inexpensive products available at most retail garden centers with excellent results. Gene did say that you will invest a little more time by spraying every week with these products. But the upside is there will be a lot more money left in your bank account.

In these tough economic times I am beginning to share Gene’s thrifty rosarian philosophy. One example is Conserve SC. It is OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listed so while it is very safe it is also very effective in controlling thrips while retaining high numbers of beneficial insects. Conserve also works great for control of bud worms which become a nuisance this time of year. A good alternative to Conserve SC that can sell for $150 per quart is Conserve Naturalyte by Southern Ag. It has the same active ingredient, spinosad, and retails for $18 per pint at your local CO-OP. The mix rate of two tablespoons per gallon will yield a total of eight gallons of spray material which is plenty for misting the rose buds for thrips or budworms in a small or medium size garden at a fraction of the cost for a quart of Conserve SC. There are several other 0.5% spinosad products on the market in quarts that retail for less than $25.

Pruning – Whether you are an exhibitor or not, all of our pruning efforts during this time of year are aimed at showing.

Rosarians wanting to exhibit in the fall rose shows will prune one way and those wanting a good show in their garden will prune another way. If you want to enter a rose show, one thing to keep in mind is that according to Jimmy Moser most rose varieties take around 38 to 45 days for a bloom cycle, depending on the number of petals, but it is not an exact science. So prune your bushes two or three days apart, a few canes on each bush each day. If you want to extend the show of color in your garden, you follow a similar approach but instead of two or three days apart, prune two or three weeks apart.

Think of pruning in thirds. One third the first week, another third the second week and the last third the last week.

Fertilizing – After pruning your roses for the fall, it is also a good time to feed your roses so they can build up energy they will need to generate the new growth for the fall bloom cycle. We have become big believers in organic fertilizers like Mills Mix – two cups per bush works wonders, one cup for miniatures. Liquid fertilizers are good too, especially for rosarians wanting that extra boost for the fall flush of blooms. Mills Easy Feed Liquid is a premier NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, AUGUST 2010 4

product with an accelerated flowering formula. One tablespoon mixed with one gallon of water per bush (use one half gallon of the same mixture for miniatures) applied once every two weeks.

Mulching - no matter how much we mulch in the spring it always seems like we need to add more as the year goes by. It can seem like drudgery but if you think about how much mulch can save you on your water bill then all of a sudden mulching takes on the form of a financial investment, not to mention environmental stewardship.

Speaking of environmental stewardship, here is an idea worth trying that came from Charles Shaner of Staunton, Virginia. He has found an aid that enhances the work of mulching. Before applying mulch Charles puts down a layer of cardboard. The cardboard acts as a weed barrier; it aids in locking in moisture; and it attracts an abundance of earthworms. They love it and feed off it.

After applying the cardboard, Charles then applies about two inches of mulch on top of it. The cardboard isn’t seen and the mulch does the same job as without it. The cardboard will be gone in one season and will need to be reapplied for the next season.

Charles has successfully used his “cardboard mulch” for about six years.

A good dose of TLC applied in August will reward you with a fantastic fall flush of flowers. By the time fall rolls around your biggest decision will be what to do with all of your roses. If you saw the episode of the Volunteer Gardener that aired on Nashville Public Television on either July 15th or 18th then you know the answer. Our very own NRS Vice President Ron Daniels was featured in a wonderful segment on roses.

Strolling through his garden with host Troy Marden, Ron let everyone know that he grows roses to share and to show.

Sharing roses is easy and the results can put a smile on the most sour of faces, (see the editor’s desk column on page 2). Showing roses is also easy. The hardest part is getting yourself to show up! Need some words of encouragement? Read Minimal Marty’s article on page 6. In the meantime don’t sweat about it too much. Just think about sitting under the shade tree in September admiring God’s beautiful creation.

NRS 2010 Grand Prix I

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News

NEWS

By Dillard Lester

Ice Cream Social

Roses in Review

The annual ice cream social will take place at the NRS September meeting.

Bring your favorite flavor of ice cream for all to share or, if so inclined, your favorite dessert.

The 85th annual Roses in Review survey is now open and ready for your responses.

Whether you are an experienced grower with many plants or a relative beginner with just a few roses, your input is valuable. This is important - you do NOT have to be an ARS member to participate; plus it is actually a lot of fun to see how your ratings compare with others. Visit www.ars. org to complete the online survey.

We had a total of 32 entries with 9 members or couples participating. Many members did not enter due to the extremely hot weather in June and because the show date fell between the bloom cycles of many roses.

Congratulations!

NRS Vice President Ron Daniels’ rose garden was featured on the Nashville Public Television show, the Volunteer Gardener that aired on July 15th and 18th. In addition to seeing Ron’s beautiful garden he also took time to explain why he grows roses - to show them and share them. If you missed it is posted on YouTube.com.

Search for ‘Volunteer Gardener Types of Roses’.

Congratulations to Denise Thorne who just recently became a N.G.C. Accredited Flower Show Judge from National Garden Clubs, Inc. She is also a Master Gardener and President of the Town and Country Garden Club of Wilson County.

Arrangement Day September 11th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Have you ever gazed at a beautiful arrangement and said “I wish I could do that”. Here’s your chance. The Nashville Rose Society is proud to sponsor Arrangement Day, conducted by our own National Award winning arrangers Connie Baird and Sara Jo Gill. On Saturday, September 11th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Classroom at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville. A light lunch will be provided Connie Baird will cover the Principles and Elements of Design and basics of flower arranging. Oriental principles and concepts will be presented by Sara Jo Gill. Registration is $10.00 and will have to be limited to 25 people due to space in the classroom. Make checks to Nashville Rose Society and mail to Connie Baird, 2571 Totty’s Bend Rd, Duck River, TN 38454.

Great Roses In The South That’s GRITS, Y’all

ARS Fall Conference & Rose Show 2010 October 7 - 11 Atlanta, GA The Deep South District has a fantastic conference lined up that you will not want to miss. The site of the conference is actually in Marietta, GA. This is great for NRS members because it is on the north side of Atlanta; an easy 3-1/2 hour drive up and over Monteagle where the fall foliage will be just the beginning of the color that awaits you at the conference.

The schedule includes four great tours; two of which are rose gardens. The first tour has three beautiful public gardens that are only minutes apart (see page 9 in the 2009 April Nashville Rose Leaf). The second garden tour showcases a wide variety of rose collections in four private rose gardens. The list of workshops has something for everyone. The program of speakers is excellent. So don’t delay and make your plans today to be part of the Great Roses In The South! Complete details are available online at www.gwinnettrose.org If you want to be a true Tennessee Volunteer contact Convention Chair Bobbie Reed by e-mail at berdks@mindspring.com or by phone at 770-979-4237.

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In the Horticulture Division winners were Doyle Clark in the Advanced Exhibitor section, Ron Daniels in the Intermediate Exhibitor section and Denise Thorne in the Novice Exhibitor section. Doyle Clark won Queen of Show with Baldo Villegas, Ron Daniels won King of Show with Wild Blue Yonder and Jim and Starla Harding won Princess of Show with Memphis King.

The best of class winners were as follows: Class 1 (One bloom at the most perfect stage) Advanced: Doyle Clark Veterans’ Honor and Novice: Denise Thorne Veterans’ Honor. Class 2 (One Spray) Advanced: Sam Jones Europeana. Class 3 (Open bloom roses) Advanced: Doyle Clark - Autumn Splendor and Intermediate: Ron Daniels - Wild Blue Yonder. Class 4 ( Bloom or spray of old garden rose, shrub or climber) Intermediate: Ron Daniels America and Novice: Denise Thorne Molineux. Class 5 (One bloom of a miniature) Advanced: Doyle Clark BaldoVillegas, Intermediate: Jim and Starla Harding Memphis King and Novice: Denise Thorne Memphis King.

Class 6 (Spray of Miniature or Mini-Flora) Advance: Sam Jones Valentine’s Day and Novice: Denise Thorne Memphis King.

Class 7 (Bloom floating in a bowl of water) No winner awarded.

In the Arrangements Division Sam Jones won the most points and Denise Thorne won Best Arrangement of Show with Memphis King.

We would also like to congratulate Bob Bowen who entered a rose for the very first time and won a blue ribbon in the Grand Prix. You can see a photo of Bob with big smile and his rose on page 8.

I want to thank Wayne Metcalf and Tom Beath for helping with set-up, Connie Baird for judging, Lori Emery for clerking, Ray Hunter for helping in the Grooming Room, Ron Daniels for helping with clean-up and everyone who entered roses.

Please make your plans now to enter roses in the September 7th Grand Prix II. NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, AUGUST 2010

Begging For Novice Exhibitors By “Minimal Marty” Reich, Master Rosarian OK, I see you hiding back there behind the trellis too intimidated to try to exhibit that lovely rose you worked so hard to grow. After the show is over, you will see the Novice winners and those roses may not be as good as yours.

Won’t you be sorry then? I am not too proud to beg, so here I am begging you to try your hand at exhibiting for the October 2 Rose Show. I promise you that you won’t be sorry.

Our President, Larry Baird, said in an October 2009 article that he doesn’t grow roses to compete. He shows roses because it is a way to further enjoy his roses and “ assist the society in putting roses in front of people who may not have the knowledge or love of roses which we enjoy.” I personally also love the opportunity to get to know my fellow members better by working with them on the show. Even if you don’t have a rose in your garden on show week, there are many things you can do to help with the show, no experience needed. Sign up for one of the many committees who will be asking for volunteers.

Exhibiting really isn’t so hard and you only have to know some very basic things to get your feet wet. A lot of fun and some really nice trophies are just waiting for you when you take the plunge. This is a description of the bare essentials for novice exhibiting: 1) Choose hybrid tea and mini roses with reasonably long stems with no side stems, about three-quarters open, and most importantly, reasonably tight pointed centers. Foliage does not have to be perfect—the bloom is the most important element. If you have a great bloom with horrible foliage, bring it anyway. There are other classes besides Novice where you float just the bloom in a bowl of water. There are also classes for completely open blooms. Isn’t that nice?

around to make the bloom as symmetrical as possible. A soft cloth or damp paper towel is needed to polish the leaves.

Putting anything on the leaves to make them shine is a big no-no.

3) Show schedule—This will be available at a coming meeting and at the show so that you can find out the section and class numbers for Novice entries.

There are separate Novice classes for large and mini roses You may enter different varieties in a class, but no more than one of each variety. For example, you may enter a Double Delight and a Peace, but not two Double Delights in the Novice class for large roses.

4) An exhibitor’s number is required for entering a show. This can be obtained at the next meetings or the morning of the show at the placement table where exhibitors take their entries when they are ready to enter. You can get an exhibitor’s number ahead of time whether you use it or not. (But you aren’t going to disappoint me, are you??)

5) Entry tags will be available at the show (as well as vases and rubber bands) and should be filled out completely top and bottom being sure that the name of the rose is correct and spelled properly. The tag is then folded up so that the owner’s name is hidden and attached to the vase with a rubber band.

Now you are ready to take your entry to the placement table. That’s all there is to it. Now that isn’t so hard, is it?

So you have the basics, but you still aren’t comfortable about walking into a room of experienced exhibitors. Go into the grooming room and look for a friendly face. There is usually an exhibitor who has finished grooming early and is available to help you, or look for someone who only has a few roses and won’t be rushing so much to meet the entry deadline. The important 2) For grooming, get a pair of small, thing is to get your rose entered. When sharp scissors to trim ragged leaves and the judging is finished, you can ask lots something like a small artist’s (or make- of questions to find out why one rose up) brush to gently push the petals got a blue ribbon and another didn’t.

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Of course, there are many other classes you could enter and elaborate grooming kits to put together, but this is a basic start. You can watch the other exhibitors grooming and learn from them.

Just remember to limit your questions to the basics until after entry time is closed since things are very hectic for folks with lots of roses to enter.

Do consider volunteering to clerk for the show so you can hear the judges as they critique the roses. You might even get to see your own rose judged! Volunteer for clerking by calling either me or Marise Keathley. Phone numbers are in the consulting rosarian list on the back page of this newsletter.

If you have questions or want to come to my garden for a demonstration on exhibiting, just call and we will arrange a time to do so. I just don’t want you to miss out on one of the great pleasures of growing roses.

Good luck!

Gift Subscriptions One of the nicest things you could do for a gardening friend is to provide them with a gift subscription to the Nashville Rose Leaf. For only $20 you can send a gift that will last an entire year, and each month when the newsletter arrives in the mail they will think of you fondly. You can order a gift subscription by sending the name, address and phone number of the person along with a check payable to Nashville Rose Society to Marty Reich, 5020 Dovecote Drive, Nashville, TN 37220. We will notify the friend of your gift.

A Rose Lover’s Calendar

NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events AUGUST 3 22

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM - Refreshments 7:00 PM - Lyle Worsham - Fall Pruning Demo & Ice Cream Social ARS National Miniature Rose Show and Conference - Milwaukee, WI Contact Diane Sommers, 262-781-7989 dianesommers@wi.rr.com SEPTEMBER

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NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM - Refreshments 7:00 PM - The Why & What of a Rose Show Grand Prix II 11 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Arrangement Day - Cheekwood - Connie Baird 931-729-5259 12 Evansville Rose Show 18-19 Louisville Rose Society Rose Show - Wuorenmaa@bellsouth.net 25-27 Tenarky District Convention - Hitlon Hotel - Memphis, TN OCTOBER 2-3 7-11

NRS Rose Show - Cheekwood ARS Fall National Conference & Rose Show - Atlanta, GA Bobbie Reed 770-979-4237 berdks@mindspring.com Details & other event news available at

www.nashvillerosesociety.com

Nashville Rose Leaf is printed by: The Print Authority Brentwood, Tennessee

Contributions Nashville Rose Society is a 501c-3 organization and all contributions to the society are tax-deductible. Contributions may be made as memorials or to honor some person, group or occasion. Checks for contributions should be made payable to Nashville Rose Society and mailed to: CINDY WORCH 137 Urban Farms Rd. Manchester, TN 37355 ((931) 723-2142 rosegardener@hughes.net

Nashville Rose Leaf The Nashville Rose Leaf is published eleven times annually by the Nashville Rose Society, Nashville, TN Editors: Jim & Starla Harding, Sam Jones & Leann Barron Editorial Advisory Committee: Marty Reich

Nashville Rose Society 2010 Officers President Larry Baird................(931) 729-5259 Vice-Pres Ron Daniels...............(615) 330-7083 Treasurer Susan Sinclair............(615) 386-3818 Rec. S’ty Hayes Gibson ...........(615) 794-1708 Cor. S’ty Cynthia Worch ..........(931) 723-2142 Previous Pres. Sandra Frank..... .(615) 383-058

Nashville Rose Society Membership We are a non-profit organization serving the middle Tennessee area to educate persons on growing and exhibiting roses. Membership is open to everyone who supports the objectives of the organization. Annual dues of $20.00 per household include a subscription to The Nashville Rose Leaf, the official newsletter of the society. To join, send a check payable to Nashville Rose Society to: Marty Reich, 5020 Dovecote Dr., Nashville, TN 37220-1614 Phone: (615) 833-0791; E-mail: marty615@bellsouth.net

Disclaimer: While the advice and information in this newsletter is believed to be true and accurate at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the editor(s) accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may have been made.

The Nashville Rose Society makes no warranty, expressed or implied with respect to the material contained herein.

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Welcome New Members Pam Lewis P.L.A Media 1303 16th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37212 Elwanda Ralph 3809 Long Hollow Pike Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Ron Jensen 144 Rolling Hills Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075-4348 615-584-9255 Christine Cuomo 415 Maplegrove Drive Franklin,TN 37064 615-306-0104

ARS Consulting Rosarians South Nashville Leann Barron ....................(615) 269-0240 *Marty Reich ....................(615) 833-0791 West Nashville Keith Garman ....................(615) 352-6219 Sam & Nancy Jones ..........(615) 646-4138 Brentwood Area *Cecil & Bessie Ward ........(615)373-2245 Jerry & Marise Keathley ....(615)377-3034 Franklin Area *Anne Owen .....................(615) 794-0138 Logan & Joan Shillinglaw (615) 790-7346 Robbie&Marsha Tucker ....(615) 595-9187 Hendersonville Area Ron Daniels.......................(615) 330-7083 Charles Lott.......................(615) 824-5614 Jack Wedekind ..................(615) 824-8696 Murfreesboro Area Dillard & Diane Lester......(615) 896-0203 Columbia Area Lyle Worsham ...................(931) 388-4547 Lebanon-Watertown Area Jeff Harvey ........................(615) 268-7089 Jennifer Harvey .................(615) 268-7032 Duck River-Centerville Area *Larry & Connie Baird .....(931) 729-5259 Manchester Area Cindy Worch .....................(931) 723-2142 *Indicates ARS Master Rosarian

NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, AUGUST 2010

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BRENTWOOD, TN PERMIT NO. 162

5020 Dovecote Drive Nashville, TN 37220-1614 Address Service Requested

www.nashvillerosesociety.com

Grand Prix I - See details on page 5

Arrangement by Sam Jones

Doyle Clark won Queen of Show with Baldo Villegas

Photos courtesy of Jim Harding

First time exhibitor Bob Bowen wins a blue ribbon with Conundrum

Visitor Christine Cuomo carries away her door prize - a beautiful white rose

Denise Thorne’s winning Best Arrangement with Memphis King