Nashville Rose Leaf by Jim Harding

Nashville Rose Leaf Official Publication of The Nashville Rose Society Serving Rose Enthusiasts Throughout Middle Tennessee JULY 2010

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

Volume 44 44, Issue 6

Tuesday July 6th NRS Meeting at Cheekwood Grand Prix 1 Opens at 5:30 PM Refreshements at 6:30 PM Q & A Panel Program at 7:00 PM

July Rose of the Month ‘America’ the Beautiful Climber Climber, Warriner 1976, ARS Rating 8.4

Picnicking Near Grinder’s Switch Down by the Duck River

By: Starla Harding Two years ago, Jim and I purchased our own potted piece of America. The purchase was inspired by our first glimpse of this breathtaking salmon-pink, large-flowered climber in the spectacular garden of Ron & Francine Daniels. The bicentennial year of 1976 was not only the year William A. Warriner hybridized America, it was the same year Jackson and Perkins introduced the rose in the United States as well as the year it was named an All America Rose Selection, (AARS). This very disease resistant climber has been known to reach heights of 6-12 feet, sporting 3 inch diameter blooms which are comprised of 43 petals. In the case of our America, literally and figuratively, the “petal does not fall far from the bloom” since Jim and I planted America right next to one of its parents, Fragrant Cloud, long before we knew of any relation. The other parent is Tradition and it would be difficult to deny the influence of either parent in the appearance (Cont’d on Page 12)

Wheelbarrows and roses welcome guests to the annual NRS Picnic at the home of Larry & Connie Barid When I was a boy growing up in small town in mostly rural north Louisiana, the automobile was still a relatively new invention (yes I am that old). One of the favorite activities for our family was a Sunday afternoon drive through the rolling hills of Lincoln Parish in our 1941 green Chevy sedan. Most of the time we were not going any place special, we were just riding around. When my sister and I asked where we were going, my daddy who was a great storyteller would say, “we are going to visit old man Park-Your-Carcass,” and he would spin another tale about this fictitious family. Childhood memories raced through my mind on June 5th as Ann and I took a leisurely ride along the hill country of middle Tennessee making our way to the beautiful home of NRS President Larry Baird and wife Connie, to the annual picnic of the Nashville Rose Society. Although mixed with the scenic view were frequent reminders of the devastation of the recent flood, just the ride and the memories made the trip worth the effort. (Cont’d on Page 6)

Photo courtesy of Don Gill

Photo courtesy of Betsy Enslin

By: Charles Lott

President’s Column It is hard to believe that it is July already; seems only a few weeks ago that Marty Reich called me and said “’Please agree to run for the president’s office” well I did, and look at all the things that have happened, a cancelled February meeting due to ice and snow, a record rainfall in the area, a meeting at Ellington Ag center due to the Chihuly glass exhibit at Cheekwood, a long drive out in the country for the annual picnic, which I hope everyone felt made the long drive worthwhile, and now finally a return to our regular NRS meeting at Cheekwood. Remember, the July meeting is also the first of our Grand Prix rose exhibits, so come planning to show your expertise in rose growing. Even if you do not plan to enter the Grand Prix, don’t forget your rose in your new NRS vase, we still want to see what you are doing. Due to a conflict in scheduling, the program for the July meeting will be a panel of our expert consulting rosarians to tell you what they are doing in their gardens and to answer questions about your gardens, so come with your questions. It is not too early to make plans to attend the annual Tenarky meeting and rose show in Memphis this fall as well as the ARS National convention in Atlanta as well as our own Nashville Rose show. Still a lot of things to do before the year is through. See you at the meeting.

— Larry Baird

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

Editor’s Desk Trying to grow roses is not terribly unlike trying to tame a group of two-year old toddlers. I can be standing in front of the most beautiful specimen, turn my back to brag about it for what seems to be seconds, only to turn back around to find that the same rose has managed to get itself into a heap of trouble from a bad case of spider mites. While tending to this dilemma, elsewhere another rose will be surrendering to the “call of the wild” and shed every one of its leaves until it’s standing unashamedly naked in the garden for all to see. The minute I tend to this embarrassing display, yet another rose will get caught up in a choke-hold from a honeysuckle vine that I’m sure was not there just yesterday. If nothing else, the experience has prepared me for a career in day-care, only without all the noise. Sometimes I think it would actually be nice if my roses could whine about what ails them..... be it thirst, hunger or insect bites. The correlation between roses and two-year olds also holds true in that both will often make a liar out of you in front of friends and relatives. For years, I have been bragging to my dad about the size and intense fragrance of my Dolly Parton and Fragrant Cloud roses. For the first time in five years, Dad was able to make the trek from Virginia to visit Jim and me for Father’s Day weekend. Naturally, this was also the week that Mother Nature decided to advance the heat of August up to the month of June which also just happens to be Beetlemania month. Now, I have four (repeat... FOUR!) Dolly Parton roses. Couldn’t just one of them have mustered up a bloom while dear old dad was visiting? Not a chance! But Fragrant Cloud did and, thanks to the heat, the blooms opened early, lacked fragrance and were only slightly bigger than the size of a pea. Dad feigned enthusiasm and was not only clearly under-whelmed, I think he felt concern over his daughters recent penchant for exaggeration.

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opened. Now, this confession may very well wind up with my ousting from the NRS, but I cannot lie.... moments later, when a Japanese beetle lighted on one of the new blooms, I turned around and pretended I didn’t see a thing. I know I should be more patient considering that all of my Dolly Parton roses are that “terrible two” age and under. I’m sure everything will get better as they grow up.... right? — Starla & Jim Harding

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The Grand Prix is a rose show that is held at a regular NRS meeting. Its purpose is to give members a chance to learn about and practice exhibiting roses. Grand Prix I will be held on July 6th at the Cheekwood. The Grooming Room will be open at 5:30 PM. Experienced exhibitors will be there to help beginners and others on the grooming of roses. Please refer to the Grand Prix insert for information on classes, rules, exhibitor explanation, the point system and how winners are determined. This year I have attempted to simplify the class sheet and will have separate tables for novice, intermediate and advanced exhibitors. It is my hope this will eliminate some of the confusion we have had in previous shows. Last year we had very few arrangement entries. Hopefully the arrangement workshop that Jeff and Jennifer Harvey conducted on June 12th will result in arrangement entries this year. Grand Prix II will be conducted on September 7th. For questions, call Dillard Lester at 615-896-0203 or e-mail at d-lester@ comcast.net.

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What is Sul-Po--Ma ag ? By Elaine Pawlikowski, Master Rosarian, Central Florida Rose Society This article is reprinted from The Georgia Rose, June - August 2010 Sul-Po-Mag (also known as K-Mag, or sulfate of potashmagnesia) is the commercial name for the naturally occurring mineral langbeinite. This ore is mined and processed from the world’s largest and purest deposits near Carlsbad, New Mexico. Sul-Po-Mag is a unique fertilizer with a three-in-one combination of 22% sulfur (S), 22% potassium (K) and 1% magnesium (Mg). Sulfur, potassium and magnesium are essential for optimum rose growth. Sul-Po-Mag is virtually 100% watersoluble, which allows for immediate nutrient uptake. Sul-Po-Mag is a neutral salt and therefore does not affect the pH of your soil, regardless of the amount applied. In addition, it is essentially chloride-free, containing less than 2.5%, so it won’t harm plants that are sensitive to chlorine, such as roses. How do your roses benefit from using Sul-Po-Mag?

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Magnesium (Mg) Is one of the major elements in chlorophyll. It is needed to produce sugars which feed the plants and add to the overall growth and vigor. How much Sul-Po-Mag ....and how often? Potassium, Sulfur and Magnesium, once applied, do not remain in the soil for long. They are quickly leached away due to necessary irrigation and rain. To provide a constant supply of these nutrients it is best to frequently apply small amounts. Sul-Po-Mag is not a complete fertilizer, but rather, an excellent addition to your rose feeding regimen. As with most fertilizers, applying too much Sul-Po-Mag can cause burn. A safe and recommended amount is to scatter 2 to 4 tablespoons over the top of the mulch surrounding each bush and then water well, washing the SulPo-Mag through the mulch. Apply once a month, 12 months a year. Editor’s Note #1: Because of the sandy soils in Florida, nutrients leach quickly with heavy rains and watering. Here in Georgia, soils are heavier and you may not need to apply it as often.

Potassium (K) Editor’s Note #2: Ditto for Tennessee. Adequate levels of potassium increase the overall vigor of your bushes, making them more resistant to black spot and other diseases. Potassium helps your roses resist drought and effects from excessive temperatures. Potassium aids in the production of sugars, starches and cellulose and, consequently, helps produce longer, stronger stems.

September 11th from 8:30 to 3:00 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 to 3:00 in the Classroom at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville. Connie Baird will cover the Principals and Elements of Design and basics of flower arranging. Oriental principals and concepts will be presented by Sara Jo Gill. A light lunch will be provided followed by an afternoon hands on workshop that will give everyone the opportunity to practice their flower arranging. Bring lots and lots of flowers, clippers, and any container you would like to work with. Registration is $10.00 and will have to be limited to 25 people due to space in the classroom. Make checks payable to the Nashville Rose Society and mail to Connie Baird, 2571 Totty’s Bend Rd, Duck River, Tn. 38454. TENARKY NEWS The 2010 Kentucky State Fair will be August 21st - 22nd in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Exposition Center. There are two ways you can register for the Rose Show at the State Fair.

Sulfur (S) Is an essential organic compound of proteins and vitamins and contributes to all plant proteins. Sulfur increases the overall vigor of the plant and helps produce thick leaves that are more resistant to fungal diseases. 3

You can make your entries through the online entry system at www.kystatefair.org, under the Entries Tab, and also review the latest information for the 2010 Kentucky State Fair. Or you can obtain the printed book from the KY State Fair and fill out and return the paper registration form for the 2010 Rose Show and mail to: Kentucky State Fair Entry Dept., P.O.Box 37130, Louisville, KY 40233-7130. Telephone 502-367-5190. The deadline for registering for the State Fair is July 1st. NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, JULY 2010

The e July Ros se Gard den By: Jiim Ha Harding The heat is on and the number one task in the garden is watering! We constantly hear and read one inch of water per week but how much water equals an inch? Depending on how you water your roses that answer will vary. An important watering key is conservation; find an environmentally friendly system that works for you and your rose garden. Other keys are water regularly, water deep with a thorough soaking, watering in the early morning is best; the evening is okay too, just allow enough time for the leaves to dry out before night fall to help keep blackspot under control. If watering by hand two to three gallons twice a week equals an inch of water. Take a five gallon bucket and your water nozzle of choice and count off how long it takes to fill up the bucket half way. That is how long you want to water each bush twice a week. If you have an irrigation system the math will be a bit more complicated, but take time to figure it out so you will know if you are watering too much, too little or just right. Let the rose approve the amount of water it receives; too little will cause the leaves to be limp and sagging; too much will starve the rose of oxygen and its leaves will turn yellow and drop off. If in doubt, dig down into the soil and check how deep the water has penetrated. Your roses need a minimum watering depth of one foot to reach the root zone. Another quick check - snap off the spent bloom where the stem meets the flower. On a well-watered plant, the spent bloom will snap cleanly and easily, while a water-starved plant will resist your efforts. This tip ties in with summer pruning. Glenda Whitaker recommended letting the rose tell you where to prune by simply deadheading and then watching and waiting to see where the new growth appears on the cane before pruning. Why? The rose keeps as many leaves as possible during the heat and you don’t have to worry about overpruning. Both reasons help reduce plant stress during the hot summer months. If

you choose to prune as you deadhead it is recommended to take no more than a third of the bush to avoid unnecessary stress to the rose. There are lots of ways to fertilize roses. If you rather stay cool and keep it simple then using a long lasting slow release fertilizer in the spring will eliminate or at least minimize this chore during the hot summer months. One thing to remember is that slow release fertilizers are temperature based – the hotter the temperature the faster the nutrients are released. In other words a four month formula may not provide a full four months of feeding as temperatures rise into the upper 90’s so consider using an extended version that will last the entire growing season. Either way a great way to celebrate Independence Day is to give your roses a little “pop” and keep feeding your bushes so they’ll have energy now and more in reserve as the weather cools off and the beautiful fall bloom season begins. Key – While chemical fertilizers can add nutrients, they cannot replace good soil structure. Organics such as manures, mushroom compost, worm castings, Mills Magic Mix, or your own compost attracts earthworms which aerate and further improve the soil. There will also be an increase in beneficial soil bacteria that will aid in a slow, steady breakdown of the organics. The result will be a steady supply of macro and micronutrients for your roses, and an improved soil from the earthworms. Summer time can also mean vacation time but it is definitely no time to be lax in your spray regimen. Stay true to your spray schedule with regular applications of fungicides. Alternate with preventative fungicides and if your roses have a blackspot breakout add Mancozeb that kills blackspot on contact. The two primary pests this time of year are Japanese beetles and spider mites. After listening to many consulting rosarians and reading a lot of rose care material I do not believe there is a foolproof method that will guarantee 4

a victory when battling beetles. Knocking them off into a jar of soapy water is environmentally friendly but the fun of watching them drown tends to wear off long before the beetles are gone. I humbly speak from experience that chemicals such as Sevin will kill them on contact but can create a void of beneficial insects that allows the spider mite populations to explode. You can read more about this topic in Dr. Cloyd’s article of page 9. This is only the fourth year my wife Starla and I have been growing roses but I have come to believe each rosarian needs to adopt a summer strategy that includes a dose of tolerance. What I mean is that the Japanese beetles will exact their pound of rose flesh and then be gone. The rose bushes will quickly regain their form for a fall full of beautiful blooms. On the other hand if left unchecked the spider mites can kill, which means no fall fun. As my marine corp drill instructor father-in-law says “Know your enemy”. The best advice I have heard on dealing with Japanese beetles was from Don Gill, who suggested cutting your blooms before the beetles get to them and giving them away. The result is sad beetles and happy friends and neighbors. If you have specific questions about watering, pruning, fertilizing, spraying or battling bugs find a consulting rosarian near you. It is as easy as turning to page 11 where you will find the complete list of NRS consulting rosarians. For the sake of our roses I have learned not be shy. There is a wealth of knowledge that is only a phone call away so take advantage of one the best resources we have as NRS members. Last but not least log your gardening activities in your garden journal or a garden calendar. Whether it is watering, fertilizing, pruning or spraying you will be glad you did when you try and remember the last time you did what. Your roses will be glad too! NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, JULY 2010

Photos courtesy of Jeff & Jennifer Harvey

from the ground up Shaken Not Stirred; Mixing it up in the Garden Man cannot live by roses alone, at least this woman can’t. If you’ve ever been to my garden, you will see a lot of roses, but most are incorporated into mixed beds of conifers, deciduous trees, tropicals, woody and herbaceous perennials, and annuals. I absolutely adore cottage gardens, collectors’ gardens, rose gardens, conifer gardens, shade gardens. Basically, I am a certifiable plant lover. That said, I am highly partial to roses, especially those whose fragrance makes you swoon. So, after this year’s amazing spring rose display and while we all await more lovely rose flushes, I devote this month’s column to some choice companion plants for roses. I like to refer to companion plants as the choir behind the diva, the condiments for the hot dog, the jelly for the peanut butter sandwich....you get the idea. Now, I’ve overheard some rosarians say with disdain that they never use annuals. There is some residual knee-jerk reaction (including my own) to the overuse of old standbys such as pansies, impatiens, and marigolds, the latter of which fell out of fashion. Happily, marigolds are enjoying renewed popularity, thanks to fun new introductions, and the rising popularity of organic gardening. Beneficial plants, marigolds are best known for their ability to suppress parasitic nematodes. In India, marigolds have been used for this purpose for hundreds of years, another good reason to use them. There is evidence suggesting that planting French marigolds (actually from Mexico) and Calendula-variety marigolds near roses (and tomatoes) reduces aphid attacks. And don’t forget the garlic: the old adage “Roses love garlic” also applies to chives. For centuries, farmers and gardeners alike have planted under the premise that plants have likes and dislikes about their neighbors, and we have a lot to learn from these timeless practices. Regardless, there’s nothing like annuals for long-lasting color, especially at specific times when your perennials aren’t at their best. For instance, in late spring, most early bloomers (including many roses) are finished, and summer perennials are a few weeks from flowering. Or if your freshly planted perennials look a little sparse, an-

nuals make great filler plants for a couple of years until the perennials mature. Here are a few of my recent favorite plant introductions, both annual and perennial:

‘Pretty Much Picasso’ Supertunia® from Proven Winners. I love its lime-green edge purple flowers and cascading habit. It is fantastic in mixed containers, and is also wonderful sprawling along the ground beneath white landscape roses like ‘Iceberg,’ or coleus, cordylines, blue or purple salvias - an extremely versatile petunia. Be not afraid. ‘Diamond Frost’ Euphorbia. What can I say...no gardener should be without this plant. It’s the perfect, airy white companion plant to roses, resembling baby’s breath, breezes through our hot humid summer infernos, plus, it’s super drought tolerant. The perfect filler plant for mixed containers, ‘Diamond Frost’ also gets full and fluffy in the garden bed, but allows that all-important air circulation around roses. Two thumbs up for the most versatile and essential annual available.

Another great companion plant for roses in the mixed garden is ‘Grand Mum,’ a 5

by: leann barron wonderful, bubblegum pink Monarda (Bee Balm) with dramatically black stems. It’s bright, without being overpowering, blending beautifully with almost any color, plus wasn’t dubbed “bee balm” for nothing, it’s a magnet for these essential pollinators.

Verbenas are wonderful companions to roses. There are many verbenas to choose from, including the wildly popular ‘Homestead Purple,’ but I personally adore Verbena bonariensis (it’s been around a while), the airy and erect purple clump-forming tender perennial (but in zone 6B-7A, treat as annual but it’s a reliable re-seeder). Two lovely, spreading (or trailing) verbenas are ‘Carolina Coral,’ and ‘Purple Haze,’ lovely non-fading cultivars that run merrily along the ground, providing a lovely mat of nonstop tiny flowers, blooming from June until frost. Great ground cover beneath our beloved roses. Remember Old Faithful, catmint (Nepeta long been associated roses in the mixed garden. Try ‘Walker’s Low,’ as its name suggests, it’s a lower grower than some of the taller cultivars. And lavenders are classic rose companions.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun in your garden. That’s what summer is all about! NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, JULY 2010

2010 NRS Summer Picniic (Cont’d from page 1) However, there was much more to the picnic than the ride. The Baird’s outstanding rose gardens and picturesque views were a sight to behold. The fellowship with fellow rosarians was wonderful, and the feast over tables filled with delicious dishes crafted by some of my favorite NRS cooks was almost more than the waistline could handle. Now if you missed the picnic you should still avail yourself the opportunity to visit the Baird’s garden which is always open to visitors. So take that scenic ride down by the Duck River and just outside Centerville, Tennessee, you can also visit Grinder’s Switch the legendary hometown of Minnie Pearl.

Photos courtesy of JDon Gill & Jim Harding

Photos 1. Daffodil 2. Gene Meyer & Marty Reich admiring the Baird’s roses 3. East side rose garden 4. Hayes Gibson, Millie Dolinger & Wendy Wise 5. Brigadoon 6. Sara Jo Gill chats with Mary Ann Hext from Bowling Green 7. Jay, grandson of Lyle and Ruby Worsham takes a timeout from mowing the lawn to make friends with Brandy 8. Wilma Wrongfoot’s winter wonder garden featuring Wiley’s old tractor. 9. Our gracious hosts, Connie & Larry Baird, finally get to stand still long enough to have thier photo taken 10. Both young and old get in line for fried chicken and all the fixin’s that go with it. 11. Chloe Meyer, daughter of NRS member Gene Meyer, captures the beauty of the rolling hills that surround the Baird’s farm.

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Flo owerr Arran ngiing Worrksh hop p By Jenni nife ferr Harvey As the new Tenarky District Chairmans of arrangements for the Tenarky Judges, Jeff and I are to hold classes to teach flower arranging. We had our first class June 12th in conjunction with the Wilson County Master Gardeners of which we are also members. We had 17 people register and had to turn away one due to space. We wanted everyone to have a front row seat.

material from home to try. We brought extra containers to practice with and the extra ones we took to the nursing home across the street. When we lived in New York we did that after every rose show and thought it would be a good idea to try again here in Tennessee.

We had every level from rose arrangement judges to total novice in the class. Jeff and I took turns talking and showing examples. The focus was table arrangements and many were excited to use what they learned the next time they had a party, but we also had a few that were going to try there hand at entering the Wilson county fair or even the rose show.

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After a great BBQ lunch we let everyone loose to try what they learned. We were really impressed with the quality. Many brought containers and

Arrangement by Jeff Harvey demonstrating the use if a candlestick NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, JULY 2010

Dick Sittel had already planed to do that with his arrangements and took several others along with him to the nursing home he was visiting. We want to thank Publix and Krogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the donations of flowers and everyone else that brought plant materials that helped make this workshop a success.

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Dillard Lesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NRS Grand Prix co-chair, arrangement

Impact of Pesticide Use on Natural Enemies: Secondary Pest Outbreaks & Target Pest Resurgence By: Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Professor, Kansas State University This article is the second of two designed to explain the consequences of continually relying on pesticides (in this case, insecticides and miticides) to deal with insect and mite pests of roses, and their potential impact on natural enemy (e.g., parasitoid or predator) populations. Two situations can occur as a result of relying on pesticides to regulate insect or mite pest populations that involve directly or indirectly killing natural enemies. These are secondary pest outbreak and target pest resurgence. Secondary pest outbreak or pest replacement occurs when a major insect or mite pest is regulated downward and continues to be regulated downward by a particular pest management strategy, such as the use of pesticides, but is replaced in importance by another insect or mite pest that was previously of minor importance. Let me provide an example of secondary pest outbreak. In general, the twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) is considered a secondary pest (although rose growers may not agree with this generalization), that is induced by the extensive use of pesticides. Both carbaryl (Sevin) and cyfluthrin (Tempo) are both effective in regulating the adult stage of Japanese beetle (Popilla japonica); however, both pesticides have a broad-spectrum of activity and extensive use of either or both of these products will result in the direct killing of many types of insect or mite pests. Furthermore, both pesticides are harmful to natural enemies, including predatory insects and mites that naturally regulate twospotted spider mite populations. In the absence of predatory insects or mites, twospotted spider mite populations may build-up to substantial numbers capable of causing significant damage to roses. In addition, natural enemy populations take much longer to recover or build-up to numbers that may be sufficient to have an adverse effect on the twospotted spider mite population. As such, regular applications of pesticides NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF, JULY 2010

will be required to sustain twospotted spider mite populations below damaging levels. This is referred to as the “pesticide treadmill.” Frequent applications of pesticides may disrupt the “natural balance” of the ecosystem by removing natural enemies. This then increases the time required for re-colonization by natural enemies leading to insect or mite outbreaks because insect or mite pests tend to be less susceptible to pesticides than natural enemies, (due to resistance as addressed in the article on ‘pesticide resistance’ in the June issue). The continual use of pesticides, especially those with broad-spectrum activity, can reduce natural enemy populations beyond recovery and cause repeated insect or mite pest outbreaks. Target pest resurgence occurs when an insect or mite pest population, after having been regulated downward by the application of a pesticide, rebounds to numbers even higher than before regulatory action had been implemented. Because natural enemies must wait for a sufficient quantity of a food source, their populations tend to “lag” behind in growth. As such, without the regulatory effects of natural enemies, populations of certain insect or mite pests such as aphids and twospotted spider mite can increase at an accelerated rate and actually exceed previous levels. If pesticides are no longer applied for a period of time (e.g., 2 to 3 weeks), then any existing natural enemies will buildup and regulate the insect or mite pest population to their original levels. However, by this time, additional pesticide applications are usually conducted before this can occur. This leads to permanent displacement of natural enemy populations. Again, this results in the need to frequently apply pesticides in order to keep the insect or mite pest population from causing extensive damage to roses (“pesticide treadmill”). It is important to understand that not only insecticides and miticides, but also foliar applications of certain fungicides may negatively impact natural enemies. Happy Rose Growing!! 9

July Rose Tips PLANT RESTORATION - This past winter played havoc on some rose plants. In perusing local gardens, I have discovered the result of poor pruning. Canes sported weak, brown pith. In spite of fertilizer aplenty, these plants just have not responded well. The remedy: Shovel prune and replace them with new potted plants from the nearest, reputable garden center. Time is of the essence. Do this quickly and do not waste time and money on sickly specimens. Plant new bushes in fresh planting mix. You will be rewarded with healthy plants if you practice good horticultural habits. BLIND EYES - One of the most overlooked duties that rosarians fail to perform is the removal of blind eyes on rose plants. These will never produce a bloom and should be removed. It will open up the bush and contribute to plant health. Why? Because it promotes better air circulation and enables spray to reach the leaves without the unwanted growth being in the way. — Ted Mills,

ARS Master Rosarian I would like to remind all rosarians that if they have experienced mushrooms growing under their roses, they are doing everything right. Meaning everything is in balance, fertilizing, watering, good air movement and enough good soil amendment. Just take your hoe and mash them up, roses love mushrooms.

— Kathy Brennan, ARS Consulting Rosarian My absolute favorite rose is Veterans’s Honor. It’s a tall, long-stemmed, prolific, sweet-smelling red beauty. As our web site editor, Don Gill, once advised me, “Get as many as you can.” — Don Reed July in the south is normally hot and dry, we all know that, so be sure your roses are hydrated. And don’t despair too much about our shiny green beetle, he won’t be with us long and we will have another bloom cycle soon. — Larry Baird,

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2010 Bowling Green Rose Show Results

ARS News

Winners for the 2010 Bowling Green Rose Show included several members from the Nashville Rose Society. Highlights from the show are as follows:

Articles Vote

Hybrid Tea Royal Court

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Queen – Veterans Honor – Lyle & Ruby Worsham

The Board of Directors is presenting six changes in the Articles of Incorporation to the membership for their approval. The ARS Board of Directors approved these changes April 29, 2010 and recommends adoption of them.

King – Hot Princess – Lyle & Ruby Worsham Princess – Crystalline – Lyle & Ruby Worsham Miniature Royal Court King – Soroptimist International – Larry & Connie Baird

Queen of Show Veterans Honor Lyle & Ruby Worsham

The first change updates the name of the Executive Director. The second change updates the changes from the second restatement of articles to the third restatement of articles. The third change clarifies that the name of the Junior Associate membership level was changed to the Youth membership level.

Court – Bees Knees – Larry & Connie Baird Miniflora Court

The fourth change is a change in composition of the Executive Committee which was approved by the membership in 2006.

Queen – Mr. Lenard – Kent & Claire Campbell (NRS members from Bowling Green, KY) Class 3 – A Modern Parallel Design – Moonstone & Pink Osiana – ARS Artist Award & Gold Certificate – BEST OF SHOW - Connie Baird

The fifth change is an addition to the Articles change concerning electronic voting which was approved by the membership in 2008.

Complete rose show results can be seen at www.tenarky.org

The final change is a restatement of the changes listed above. You may vote by mail (ballot printed in July/August issue) or electronically. The SIGNED ballot must be completed by November 15, 2010, for your vote to count. Your vote will not count if the ballot is not signed. If voting electronically, you must type in your name and include your member number from label on your magazine, or member card.

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BEST OF SHOW Miniflora Queen

Gold Certificate & Artist Award

Mr. Lenard

Moonstone & Pink Osiana

Kent & Claire Campbell

Connie Baird

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Vote online now. (Please note: You will be required to login to the Members Only section. The password may be found on the Table of Contents of the latest issue of American Rose.)

A Rose Lover’s Calendar

NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events JULY 6

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM - Refreshments 7:00 PM - Question & Answer with Expert Panel of Rosarians Grand Prix I AUGUST

Welcome New Members

Wayne Gamble and Rosie Joels

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM - Refreshments 7:00 PM - President’s Special Guest & Ice Cream Social

ARS National Miniature Rose Show and Conference Mil waukee, WI Contact Diane Sommers, 262-781-7989 dianesommers@wi.rr.com

1115 Oscetot Trail Winter Springs, FL 32708-4409 407-699-6425

SEPTEMBER 7

NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM - Refreshments 7:00 PM - The Why & What of a Rose Show Grand Prix II

25-27 Tenarky District Convention - Hitlon HOtel - Memphis, TN

ARS Consulting Rosarians

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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

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July Rose of the Month America Sam Jones (L) tours Harris Gilbert’s (R) garden

Melody Parfumee

Janie Lipps Hagan’s immaculately groomed garden includes Nancy and Sam Jones touring Janie Hagan’s garden roses among perennials and “heritage” vegetables

John Malernee’s popular “curb-appeal” rose garden (on Glen Echo in the Green Hills area), and his floribunda Chihuly

(Cont’d from page 1) of this rose which, in our opinion, is highly deserving of it’s impressive ARS rating of 8.4. As with many roses, the fragrance ratings vary anywhere from moderate to intense. Our own experience with America would rate fragrance more on the moderate side. Jim and I planted America at a time when we chose rose locations based on where we thought they would look nice, rather than where they were more likely to thrive. As such, our America wound up planted in an area that does not enjoy full sun. Still, God blessed our America, despite it’s unfavorable location and we are proud to share that our America stands tall and proud, rising to heights far above it’s neighboring roses. Like our nation, our America has been faced with seasons of uncertainty and periods of turmoil only to bounce back with blooms more abundant and vibrant than before. If you wish to own a rose that captures the very spirit of America, buy the rose that bears its name.

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2010 NRS Garden Tour