NRL August 2011

NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF

Official Publication of The Nashville Rose Society Serving Rose Enthusiasts Throughout Middle Tennessee

August 2nd NRS Meeting at Cheekwood

6:30 p.m. Refreshments 7:00 p.m. Denise Thorne - Arrangement Demonstration august 2011 Volume 44, Issue 7

Affiliated with the American Rose Society - www.ars.org

East Tennessee Gardens on Tour at Tenarky District Convention

‘Starla’

Photo courtesy of Jim Harding

Make your plans to attend the Tenarky District Convention in Knoxville. The fun starts with a BBQ picnic at the beautiful Beall Family Rose Gardens.

On Sunday, ther will be tours of the private gardens of Dr. Joseph and Rhonda Spruiell that contain over 200 roses in a formal design accented by a water feature and stone paths. Roses are hybrid teas, floribundas and miniatures.

Spruiell

Kathy Brennan’s “Bren-rose Garden” features 200 roses planted around the house with a garden pathway.

By: Jim Harding Looking back, one of the first things a new rosarian learns is that each rose has a name, and soon after realizes there are literally thousands of roses. In my case it was overwhelming! Case in point, the reason my wife insisted we have tags by our roses is because I started making up names for our piddly garden of a few dozen roses, none of which I could remember.

A few years ago part of my rookie rosarian experience was seeing roses with people’s names. My curiosity began to wonder… could there be a rose named ‘Starla’; aka Mrs. Harding, spouse, wife, boss? A quick search in the ARS handbook answered that question, but where to find one. I remembered hearing Jeff Harvey, our NRS President at the time, talk about a publication that listed all of the nurseries that carried a given rose cultivar, (Combined Rose List). A call to Jeff led me to High Country Roses in Utah. They had 8 in stock.

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Brennan Michael and Mary Bates enjoy growing climbers and shrubs including David Austin English roses and over one hundred hybrid teas and floribundas

Bates The beautiful garden of Dr. Tom and Mary Frances Carlson’s will also be on tour.

Carlson

Photos courtesy of Tennessee Rose Society

August Rose of the Month: ‘Starla’ A Miniature with ARS Rating 8.4

President’s Column

things we need help with so don’t be bashful.

Well, it’s August, the beetles are gone or almost gone, hopefully the heat we have experienced in July is ready to give us a break, and we can get back outside and enjoy our roses instead of just watering and rushing back to the A/C, and as we head into the fall, hold on it is going to be a busy time.

It is not too early to get your registration in for the Tenarky district convention in Knoxville, September 23-25. You will hear a lot of good speakers and good topics to go along with an outstanding rose show. You do not want to miss it.

All forms and information are available at www.tenarky.org as well as www.nashvillerosesociety.com

Beginning with the NRS regular meeting and Ice Cream Social on August 2 at Cheekwood, bring your favorite recipe and your ice cream freezer and join the happy competition for best ice cream and best dessert. It is always a tasty fun filled night. That same night, our own Denise Thorne is going to give us a lot of hints and instructions on arranging roses not only for our rose show but also for a lot of enjoyment.

Remember, she is going to need roses to arrange, so bring a bucket of blooms from your garden. She will need short stems, long stems and all colors, so we will all have something to help her out.

Thanks to Ken Woods for a very fun program in July. Hope you came and saw your garden on the big screen. We all saw gardens we don’t normally see and maybe we saw your garden as several of our members were not home when we secretly snuck and photographed rose gardens from Hendersonville to Franklin.

As we get into August, remember back to the meeting last year with Lyle Worsham instructing us on when and how to cut back for the fall shows (40 to 45 days ) for most hybrid teas. It is only 45 days from August 15 till our NRS show October 1. Let’s get out those pruners and get ready for the show.

Speaking of the rose show, if you have not volunteered for a committee to help put on the show, let us know what you want to help with, and we will put you in touch with the right people. There is something everyone can enjoy and a lot of 2

Connie Baird has agreed to host an arranging workshop at her home to offer a closer look at the rose show and what is involved in entering an award winning arrangement. If you are interested, contact Connie at 931-729-5259 for particulars or see her at the August meeting.

We have several new members who have joined us from various sources over the last few months, and we would like to welcome them and encourage them to attend the meeting so we can all get to know them.

See you at the meeting, don’t forget your ice cream spoon and your dessert fork.

—— Larry Baird

Editors Column For all of you who love to read Starla’s editorials, you will have to wait until September because without stepping in there is no other way to keep her from seeing the production of the August newsletter. If you saw the August rose of the month on the cover you know why I wanted to keep this issue a surprise.

I am not nearly as funny or witty as my wife, but speaking of surprises, Starla provided one of her own. I was working on the newsletter while she had gone to the grocery – perfect time to finish up the August issue without her seeing anything I didn’t want her curious eyes to see.

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I hear the car pull in. Door slams.

Starla screams “Jiiiiiimmmm!” Even though this scream in a way reminded me of when I screamed “Starrrlaaaa” last month after ‘America’ had fallen victim I couldn’t associate any kind of rose catastrophe with a trip to Kroger’s. To my surprise that is exactly what happened.

A bit of background: for years we have had a perpetual collection of plants waiting to be planted that end up congregating in the driveway just outside one corner of the garage.

Sort of a pseudo halfway house foster home day care kind of place that is basically there by default because it is the closest spot between the back of the car and a faucet.

Walking out to the garage I arrived at the scene of this attempted driveby horticultural homicide. While it didn’t take a Sherlock Holmes to figure out what had transpired, the sight was horrifying; crushed plastic, splattered soil and mutilated limbs of foliage and canes scattered across the concrete.

So before any of our rose babies expired, I went into triage mode while Starla began to try and explain the unexplainable. In typical female fashion she was headed for the classic “it’s all your fault” excuse of intentionally placing these plants in her way as if this was all some kind of deliberate set up. When that didn’t work I thought she was going for her infamous “the sun had me blind” defense but instead she claimed that ‘Pink Intuition’, one of the unfortunate victims, should have known what was coming followed by a quick “she did not want to see this in the newsletter”. Famous last words indeed…

Thank you honey for providing the inspiration I needed to fill this space. In light of this mishap I think it is time to consider not housing our potted plants in an area where they might encounter another moving vehicle lest I fall victim to a similar fate.

—— Jim & Starla Harding

A Smorgasbord of Summer Rose Care By: Ted Mills, Master Rosarian In most of my articles on rose culture I have dealt with a single subject. However, with the arrival of the heated summer months, it behooves the rosarian to give special attention to his or her roses. It is during this stressful period that bushes encounter maximum health peril. Let’s review the important areas of rose culture that need our special attention.

IRRIGATION - Since plant-life cannot survive for long without water, I list it first as the most important item on our smorgasbord of care. It is often overlooked. Far too many rose growers depend on nature to always furnish an adequate supply of water. There are times when insufficient rainfall is the case.

Once this occurs, the plant begins to suffer. The wise rosarian promptly applies the water that is so essential to all life.

When watering, don’t simply sprinkle.

Water deeply so that the root system will receive an ample supply. How much water? Depending on the size of the bush and the moisture-retention quality of the soil, at least 6 to 10 gallons per week per bush sufficiently satisfies the plant’s need. Water – water -- water --- it is extremely vital to the rose bush’s continued health.

DISEASE CONTROL - Controlling disease in summer months takes on added difficulty. Temperatures rise and with the elevation comes an onslaught of blackspot, powdery mildew, rust and numerous other maladies that we rosarians despise. However, we cannot blame the damage on rising heat periods exclusively. It just may be that we “let down our guard” by not being faithful to our spray program. The heat is uncomfortable and air conditioned surroundings beckon our presence. In spite of the expended perspiration, we must continue our spraying schedule with the same zest as we exhibited when spring rose show time was approaching. Since roses open quickly and are not as spectacular during heated periods, too many rose growers yield to the shaded hammock that hangs beneath the shade tree. A costly mistake. Perform spray chores with the same vigilance as in early spring and

your roses will not require “medicare” treatment. A warning: Be temperate in spray material application, particularly during periods of elevated temperature.

Never drench the bushes when it is in the 80’s or higher. To do so will often result in spray burn to the leaves, especially to the new growth. Choose the coolest time of day to spray in order to avoid damage.

A good idea is to apply a light mist of spray chemicals. Be sure to gently shake the bush if spray material collects heavily so as to remove the excess.

INSECTS AND MITES - Insects The larvae of most insects that attack roses finally attain adulthood when the temperature rises. Summer is their prime time to invade our rose beds. It behooves the rose grower to constantly be on the alert for insect presence. Unlike the spray program for diseases, spraying for insects is not on a preventive scale. The wise rosarian sprays for insects only when these pests are present. It is a known fact that insecticides cause most of the spray damage that rose growers encounter. Special care should be exercised when spraying for insects.

Since many insects that do not attack roses are present on our rose bushes in search of prey, it is a difficult decision to destroy these helpful “critters” that devour harmful pests. My advice is to use insecticides with extra care in selective instances. Never spray a praying mantis – an absolute machine for devouring harmful insect pests. Of course there are several others such as lady bugs -- not to be confused with the cucumber beetle -that feed on harmful insects. For eastern United States rosarians the real insect plague is the destructive Japanese beetle. But that is a subject in itself and control requires much patience to endure the onslaught these culprits create.

Spider Mites - There are several species of mites, but the most destructive mite in our area is the two-spotted spider mite. Their damage is so severe and swift that added diligence is required of the rosarian to combat them effectively.

Since these pests are not insects, their-

control is quite different from insects.

As soon as the soil begins to warm, the mite infestation commences. The mite nymphs become so numerous that their destruction to rose bushes is accomplished within a very short time. With only a life cycle of 5 to 7 days, one can expect the mite colonies to arrive in hordes with great speed. Note the webbing beneath the leaves -- surely mite manufactured. Bronzing of leaves is a symptom.

Being only 1/60th of an inch in size, it is difficult to see mites without magnification. Although minute in size, their roseleaf destruction is great. Immediate action is the call. Some rosarians prefer to use strong sprays of water to control them, since mites despise wet conditions. This action washes them from underside the leaves; however, it must be repeated at least every three days to obtain optimum results. Employing miticides such as Avid or Floramite will also control them effectively.

FERTILIZING - Summer brings on vacations for most Americans. They love to seek the outdoors and splurge on the beaches and mountains of our great land.

Too frequently rosarians take a vacation from feeding their roses. This should never happen. The rose needs a bit of nourishment throughout the growing period. Summer bloom sessions are not as spectacular as spring blossoms. This is no reason to let up on the food provision. Continue to fertilize with organics and chemicals regularly and thus insure that the fall crop will be of blue-ribbon quality.

HOUSEKEEPING - When we speak of housekeeping we mean the home of the rose must be kept in a clean condition. Rose beds should not be allowed to share space with weeds. These choke the bushes and rob them of their intended nutrition. Then too, they provide a perfect host plant for spider mites. The devout rosarian keeps the beds clean and well mulched. No debris or diseased leaves can be found in the good gardens.

Particular attention is given the bushes (Cont’d on page 4)

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Summer Rose Care

Starla - August Rose of the Month

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By: Jim Harding (Cont’d from page 1)

in the form of summer pruning. This means to remove the spindly and weak growth that has no promise to respond to care. It also allows the plant to have good air circulation which helps to curtail insect invasion and dreaded blackspot.

STRESS - Summer heat brings on a condition that we refer to as stress.

The bushes display a look of weakness when this condition sets in. Even the best bushes experience a “wilted” appearance. Heat just has a way of causing stress in spite of our efforts. Since those in full sun are confined to endure the heat, it behooves the rosarian to provide frequent showering with cool water. This act will literally enable the plant to “perk up.” Fear not that watering the foliage will induce blackspot provided it has been timely sprayed. Water does not cause blackspot, as many believe. Failure to spray on a regular basis causes the malady. So if spraying has been done and has had sufficient time to enter the plant’s system, go ahead and give the bush a cool shower of water. It will “clap for joy” to relieve the heat stress.

MULCHING - Now that we have suggested a way to relieve stress for the bush, what about the root system?

Regular watering is essential for root growth; however, in periods of heat it is advisable to mulch around the base of the rose bush. Two advantages are gained from this act. The weed growth is minimized and even eliminated at times. But the important advantage is the cooling of the root system through ample mulching. Distribute a thick layer of pine needles or shredded pine bark to effect this cooling operation.

CONCLUSION - There are several other things that need to be done during summer. I have mentioned only those that I consider most important. For detailed information on any of the subjects mentioned in this smorgasbord, contact your local Consulting Rosarian. There you will find valuable information on all aspects of rose growing.

Reprinted from the Summer issue of Basal Breaks - Jeff and Cindy Garrett, Editors 4

Not wanting to clean them out entirely I ordered six. I was trying to be considerate, but little did I know that ‘Starla’ can be propagated easier than rabbits. They arrived late that fall in tiny little four inch pots – mere babies they were. For a moment I worried about the approaching unpredictable Tennessee winter, but I planted them immediately thinking that if my Starla could survive being transplanted from Virginia to Tennessee then these little ‘Starla’s’ could survive being uprooted from Utah.

Next spring all six ‘Starla’s’ that were totally buried just a few months prior sprung to life with fervor and have never looked back. First and foremost this is a beautiful rose in the garden that blooms and blooms and blooms all season long. Whether singularly or in sprays it pops open in the garden with some of the happiest blooms you will ever see. Out of all our roses (200+) ‘Starla’ is the best repeat bloomer (aka remontant for you experts) in our garden. The creamy white buds unfurl to show off bright yellow stamens with a red center for all to see. ‘Starla’ looks her best when planted up front and center stage.

As one would suspect I am proud of ‘Starla’ and want to show her off. What ‘Starla’ may lack in an ideal exhibition form she is at her best when fully open.

While under some protest from my Starla I have entered and won the miniature categories of Best Open Bloom and Stages of Bloom at several rose shows. Even though she will not admit it I think secretly she was pleased that her namesake was a winner.

Reading like a Hollywood script…

Last year, after learning the story behind the naming of the Chihuly rose from Tom Carruth, I began wondering what inspired the naming of the rose called ‘Starla’. The Help Me Find website provided the link to the answer (www.helpmefind.com) listing the names of the hybridizer and nursery.

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A little detective work led me to Laurie Chaffin.

For many years Laurie Chaffin and her mother Dorothy L. Cralle ran a nursery by the name of Pixie Treasures Miniature Roses in Southern California. During this time Laurie’s mother, Dorothy, became friends with one of their regular Pixie Treasures Miniature Roses customers by the name of Starla.

They would also see each other at the local grocery where Starla worked as a cashier. As business owners can tend to do, Dorothy became fond of this lovely young lady along with her equally lovely name of Starla.

As the mother and daughter began hybridizing miniature roses the mother promised to name their first white rose after Starla and chose a white rose because of the stars at night. Even with the best intentions promises are made to be broken but not in this case. This was to become a promise with a purpose.

After completing their testing of the first white rose they felt was worthy of being introduced commercially, Laurie and her mother honored that promise and named the new rose ‘Starla’. Laurie grafted three tree roses of ‘Starla’.

One rose for herself, one rose for her mother, and one rose for the young customer/cashier. You see Laurie and Dorothy knew that as soon as the new Pixie Treasure’s catalog came in the mail Starla would come charging down the drive and into the nursery looking for ‘her’ rose. Sure enough, once the new catalog was mailed Starla was first in line to buy her namesake rose. As part of her plan Laurie gave her one of the three original ‘Starla’ tree roses.

The story is a sad one because just a few years later Starla was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. On occasion her husband would stop by the nursery and buy a ‘Starla’ rose for friends and family as a gift to honor his wife. In retrospect it is only fitting that ‘Honor’ is (Cont’d on page 5)

‘Starla’

August Rose Tips

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Not much is mentioned about the home of the rose -- the soil.

After all, it is the main component of growing good roses. RoseDoc uses a method of screening the soil, rather than just digging a hole and planting in the removed soil. Preparation of the soil is accomplished by screening it thru a hand-made screening box - 3x3 feet square. Using 2x4 lumber and heavy 1/4 inch contractor screen nailed thereto, insures a perfect sifting box. Place the box over a wheelbarrow and place new fertile soil in the box. Rake it back and forth to crush clumps.

The resultant soil is much more pliable and presents the perfect time to add organics to the mix.

one of Starla’s parents. The other parent is ‘Rainbow’s End’ and we all know the promise connected with rainbows.

According to Laurie Chaffin having a piece of Starla that lives on seemed to be a source of comfort to him.

It wasn’t long after that, the Irish author and rose icon Sean McCann included Starla in his book Miniature Roses – Their Care and Cultivation.

In his book McCann described Starla as “This good double white has just a hint of gold at its heart. It is a vigorous grower”. As stated earlier I can substantiate Sean’s description of Starla’s prolific nature.

Laurie Chaffin kept a copy to show Starla’s widower that his wife’s namesake rose had not only been published, but was also being grown in Europe as well. Based on his reaction it was clearly evident to Laurie that knowing there is a piece of his wife that lives on to provide beauty and joy in the world pleased him.

2011 marks the twentieth anniversary of when Laurie and her mother introduced Starla in 1991. What is amazing is that twenty years later Laurie still has two of the three original ‘Starla’ roses growing in her garden. Speaking of anniversaries, Starla and I celebrate our wedding anniversary in August, which is why I am using my editorial privilege to honor my wife as the rose of the month. To all the husbands reading, wishing there was a rose named after your wife, don’t fret too much; I doubt writing this article will get me out of buying her a gift this year.

Last year I was excited to see Weeks roses began selling ‘Starla’. It only makes sense that someone would begin carrying this rose because not only does it carry an ARS rating of 8.4 it is also among the top ten miniature roses in the country! Just like my wife the rose by the same name is a proven winner that does not disappoint. In my humble opinion everyone needs a Starla in their life. My girl is already spoken for,

My Starla pictured with a blue ribbon ‘Starla’.

—— Ted Mills, Master Rosarian

but you can get one of your own locally through Jeff Smith at S&W Nursery in White House, TN or stop by our garden for a cutting and root your own.

One of the greatest benefits of being a rosarian are the wonderful stories and unlikely connections that may otherwise never happen without what we know as the “Queen of Flowers”. Some are historical, others are inspirational, and even more are down right incredible. In this instance the countless smiles this rose has put on the face of my Starla is priceless, and combined with learning the story behind the naming of ‘Starla’ has made it even more special. So, whether there is a namesake rose out there or not I encourage every one who reads this to take time to look around for opportunities to make your own special rose connections.

Now that blackspot is on the rampage in rose gardens this time of year, do not use a power blower to clean debris from your rose garden. Each blackspot, one quarter inch in diameter, contains thousands of the hated blackspot spores. Since wind spreads the spores, do not use the blower. Use the faithful rake to clean fallen leaves and debris and the spread of the disease will be curtailed significantly. Keep adequate spray schedule up-to-date as the most important defense against blackspot.

—— Ted Mills, Master Rosarian

Editor’s notes: Pixie Treasures Miniature Nursery has closed and the mother Dorothy Cralle has passed away, but Laurie Chaffin stays active by working at Roger’s Gardens in southern California, tending to the roses.

Sean McCann – for more than 30 years Sean McCann wrote his “Roses Abroad” column for the American Rose (from 1975 to 2009). He also wrote over twenty-five books covering a wide range of subjects, from roses to Irish history to sports.

I scream You scream We all scream for ICE CREAM NRS annual ice cream social August 2nd!

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NRS News

August Program The August meeting will feature a Design Program on simplifying design for the upcoming October Rose Show presented by Denise Thorne. Mechanics will be discussed. These are the tools used to construct your design and hold your plant material secure. The Show Schedule will be overviewed to define certain flower designs used this year. Then designs will be constructed from roses the members have brought to the meeting. Standard and miniature designs will be critiqued from the membership. A “Mini Me” portion of the program will be constructing a mini version of the standard design in size, scale and proportion.

Denise is an accredited National Garden Club Flower Show Judge, top award winning designer, Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs State Flower Design Chairperson, Master Gardener and A.R.S. Consulting Rosarian, President of the Town and Country Garden Club and the Stone Hall Garden Club, board member of the Tennessee Arrangers and Growers Society and the Tennessee Judge’s Council.

Tenarky District Convention & Rose Show The Tennessee Rose Society is celebrating its 65th Anniversary and planning an exciting Tenarky District Convention and Rose Show for September 23rd and 24th at the University of Tennessee gardens. Don’t miss this fun-filled event with more roses, more friends, more new rose information and just more fun. Visit the University of Tennessee Gardens and the 6

Beall Family Rose Garden. Learn more about growing roses and hear a great lineup of expert rosarians speak.

ly read the instructions. Also, remember to click the save button after completing the review for each variety.

Friday Night

The complete results of this survey will be included in the January/February 2012 issue of American Rose and will help determine ratings in the ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses. In addition, the results for the Tenarky District will be compiled and published on www.chattanoogarose.org

• Registration at entrance of University of Tennessee Gardens • Reception in the Beall Family Rose Garden Saturday • Rose Show-Hollingsworth Auditorium • Exciting Seminars • Saturday night Gala For more information contact CoChairs: Kay Rodgers at 865-539-5226 corgiperson@comcast.net and Kathy Brennan at 865– 671-0844 brenrose@ charter.net For registration, rose show schedule and Rose Education Day Seminar information visit: www.tenarky.org or www.tennesseerosesociety.org

ARS News

Roses in Review The 2011 Roses in Review (RIR) marks the 86th time the American Rose Society has evaluated new rose introductions. The ultimate value of this process is realized only when the ARS has a broad base of participation.

Whether you grow only one plant of one variety on the list or many of them the ARS needs input from both new rosarians as well as seasoned veterans. You do not have to be a member of the American Rose Society to access the online survey and participate.

It is easy and actually fun. Just go to www.ars.org and on the left side of the screen under NEWS click on Roses In Review. You need only evaluate roses on the lists that you grow. When using the online system, be sure and careful-

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You can also use the RIR evaluation forms printed in the July/August 2011 issue of American Rose. Note that all Consulting Rosarians are now required to participate.

Facebook & Twitter

From Beth Smiley, editor of the American Rose: Just wanted to let you know that the ARS is now on Twitter! We made our first tweet yesterday afternoon. It will automatically update on our Facebook, and vice versa so no need for anyone to join elsewhere, but if there is anyone out there tweeting, please follow us!

ARS Trial Membership The American Rose Society is now offering a four-month trial membership for only $10 to anyone who is interested in becoming members of our organization ($5 for new NRS members). Most ARS members are home gardeners who enjoy growing roses and want to expand their knowledge of rose culture.

The Four-Month Trial Members receive a long list of benefits. To sign up for your trial membership you may complete the online form at www.ars.org or call toll free at 1-800637-6534.

A Rose Lover’s Calendar

NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events

Welcome

AUGUST 2

New

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments 7:00 Denise Thorne - Arranging Roses + Ice Cream Social!

Members!

Janis Buford 3773 Parkers Mill Rd. Lexington, KY 40513

SEPTEMBER 2 NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments

7:00 Rose Show Basics + Grand Prix 23-24 Tenarky District Rose Show and Convention - Knoxville, TN

Sharon Modena 298 Hidden Hollow Rd. Clifton, TN 38425 931-676-3527

OCTOBER 1 & 2 NRS Rose Show at Cheekwood 4

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments 7:00 Old Garden Roses M&T Nursery

16 The Memphis and Dixie Rose Society Rose Show

ARS Consulting Rosarians

12-16 ARS Fall National Convention & Rose Show - Universal City, CA

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

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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 2011 Officers President Larry Baird.........(931) 729-5259 Vice-Pres Tom Beath..........(615) 673-2435 Treasurer Gary Spencer......(615) 662-3819 Rec. S’ty Hayes Gibson .......(615) 794-1708 Cor. S’ty Cynthia Worch .....(931) 723-2142

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.

South Nashville Leann Barron Marty Reich*

(615) 269-0240 (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*

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Lebanon-Watertown Area Jeff Harvey (615) 268-7089 Jennifer Harvey (615) 268-7032 Denise Thorne (615) 237-9757 Duck River-Centerville Area Larry* & Connie Baird(931) 729-5259 Manchester Area Cindy Worch

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*Indicates ARS Master Rosarian

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Highlights from the July NRS Meeting

The games began with close up photos of roses from a members’ garden to test the audience’s rose knowledge in general. The close up photos were followed by a snapshot of the member’s rose garden.

To ease any anxiety of having your garden’s blackspot exposed by Mr. Candid Camera, Ken was a good sport and included a photo of his own garden, that at this time, is best described as a work in progress. A lot of these gardens most of us had never seen, plus we saw a lot of gardens that should be on the rose tour next year!

Slide Photos courtesy of Ken Wood

Ken Wood had NRS members join in a game of do you know that rose? along with do you know that garden? Exactly what is that? For those who missed the July meeting it was both fun and entertaining as Ken spent an entire day, (and evidently a lot of gas), driving around middle Tennessee taking photos of members’ rose gardens.