NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF
Official Publication of The Nashville Rose Society Serving Rose Enthusiasts Throughout Middle Tennessee
May 1st NRS Meeting & Silent Auction Refreshments 6:30 PM Program 7:00 PM may 2012 Volume 45, Issue 4
May Rose of the Month
a profusion of color variation that is constantly changing every day.
‘Crescendo’Rose Sale
‘Joseph’s Coat’ ARS rating 7.5 Climbing Floribunda Buccaneer × Circus (floribunda, Swim, 1956)
Joseph’s Coat is a large clusterflowered climber that is aptly named after the garment worn by Joseph in the Old Testament. Many rosarians believe Joseph’s Coat is the best of the Masquerade colored roses; cardinal-red buds that open to marigoldorange blooms that change to bright yellow with just a touch of crimson, and finally darken to scarlet. Several rose books describe how the original ‘Masquerade’ rose created quite a sensation when it was introduced in 1949 by Jackson & Perkins. The sensation created by Joseph’s Coat that covers an entire wall in our backyard has been well documented by becoming a photo favorite in our garden for family and friends posing in front of its dazzling display of color. While this climber will bloom throughout the season, it is at its best every spring when ‘Joseph’s Coat’ lives up to its namesake and explodes with
What this rose lacks in fragrance is more than made up for with its abundant flowering habit that is described as tall climbing, armed with prickles, and glossy, dark green foliage. Like virtually every other rose grown in the mid-south it is susceptible to blackspot, but it is easy controlled when included as part of a regular spray program. (Good luck with this if a nest of birds move in and your wife finds out about it!).
Photo courtesy of Jim Harding
Bred by David L. Armstrong & Herbert C. Swim in 1964 it was patented as a climbing floribunda and garnered awards such as the National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate in 1963 and the Bagatelle Gold Medal in 1964.
The Nashville Rose Society has for sale ‘Crescendo’, the 2011 Rose of the Year. Each rose is already potted and blooming and sells for $35. The proceeds will benefit the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The Nashville Music Garden and the Nashville Rose Society. This is truly a great rose with both wonderful form and fragrance. On a recent visit to the Nashville Music Garden and its neighbor the Schermerhorn Symphony Center I saw what looked like a winning queen on every bush. According to the hybridizer, Keith Zary, these are the last available ‘Crescendo’ roses for 2012. On April 12th there were sixty-two roses and as of April 17th only forty roses remain.
Photo courtesy of Jim Harding
Photo courtesy of Heirloom Roses
By: Jim Harding
Affiliated with the American Rose Society - www.ars.org
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President’s Column Hello Nashville Rose Society members and to all who enjoy reading our newsletter on-line. I am proud to announce that our newsletter, The Nashville Rose Leaf, has just been awarded the Silver Certificate ARS Bulletin Award by Jeff Wykoff, current president of the American Rose Society. We know our newsletter is wonderfully written and edited by Jim and Starla Harding, but this type of award gives us national recognition. Congratulations Jim and Starla. On a more personal note, Sam Jones has had surgery and is recovering nicely at home. His surgery was successful and the prognosis is excellent. Sam is an irreplaceable asset to our society and he heads up the Tenarky District. His enthusiasm for roses and his ability to organize major events, such as the Tenarky Winter Workshop and the NRS Rose Show, is a testament to his value. Sam has already helped this fledgling president in more ways than I can state in a brief column. Sam wishes to thank all those who have offered prayers and good wishes his way. See you soon, Sam. Don’t forget our friends in Bowling Green, KY. They are having a Rose Show on May 19th at the American Legion Hall, Post # 23 at 208 Dishman Lane. Go to www.bowlinggreenrosesociety. org to get more information and directions. I hope to see you there. For awhile, we have been concerned about scheduling events with Cheekwood. I am happy to announce that our schedule for the year has been finalized. It will be posted in this issue of the newsletter. In the past our society has made a $1000.00 donation to Cheekwood to show our support. We will pay an additional $600.00 to Cheekwood, in a separate check, to cover the cost of the doorman and security guard that keeps us safe during our evening meetings. This is a win-win situation for Cheekwood and NRS. At our last meeting, I, as well as many others, was very impressed with the amount of participation by our group. Vice-president Gene Meyer gave a 2
“Spring Rose Care” presentation that sparked lots of questions and comments. We were fortunate to hear suggestions for growing roses from novices and veterans. There were many recipes for alfalfa tea that could be used right away, to tea that had to “brew” for three days to a week. It was a lively discussion and I hope we can continue sharing our experiences and knowledge with one another. I have helped at every Gran Prix and NRS Rose Show since joining our society. However, I have never entered a rose of my own. There are a number of members who are in the same boat as I. I have offered excuses, such as, I am too busy, my roses aren’t good enough, or I am uncertain about the different categories, Also, watching the activity in the grooming room can be very intimidating to the uninitiated. At our upcoming meeting, I am going to ask veteran exhibitors to explain how they prepare for the show. What do you do with your roses weeks before the show? What are you looking for? How do you get that one big blossom at the end of a rose cane that is as thick as my finger? Also, we will discuss the different categories or classes, so that new exhibitors can feel confident enough to enter a rose. Our Gran Prix is a society event. It is an excellent practice event or dry run for the upcoming NRS Rose Show. My goal is to see 100% participation at the Gran Prix. I would suggest that everyone with exhibiting experience will mentor a novice, in the hopes that their coaching will earn the novice a ribbon. After all, warrior tribes judge their strength by the fierceness of their enemies. If all of our members can produce outstanding roses, then your blue ribbon or Queen Trophy is worth that much more. This next meeting, May 1st, will see the return of our Silent Auction. Larry and Connie Baird have graciously offered to chair this event. Please bring a donation of any item that might interest our members. It does not have to be rose related. Ask for a donation of an item or gift card/discount from any garden centers, co-ops or any other businesses that you frequent. The Silent Auction is a lot of fun and is a wonderful fundraiser for us.
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May 20th is the 2012 NRS Rose Tour. You probably picked up a handout at the last meeting. Put together by Ron Daniels, it should be a great event. We’ll start at Keith Garman’s house, then on to Iris Buhl’s Garden. The 3rd stop is the Belmont Garden, where our NRS Rose Show will be held this year. Last but not least, the Nashville Music Garden is on the agenda. This leaves you in a great area to grab a bite to eat or quench your thirst before heading home. Let me offer a special thanks to Gene Meyer for his presentation last week. Larry Baird’s demonstration of the effectiveness of planting in Royal Soil should earn him significant stock options. I was disappointed that he didn’t have any Royal Soil in his truck. We are a very fortunate group. Many of you step up to make the Nashville Rose Society as successful as we are. If you would like to be more active, even behind the scene, we will find something that you are passionate about. Submit an article or comment to our newsletter. We want to hear from you. Sincerely
- Tom Beath
Editor’s Desk It is as much with amusement as it is with amazement that I reflect upon the first roses Jim and I purchased. These first six rose bushes would forever change our lives, one of which was none other than May’s Rose of the Month “Joseph’s Coat”. Its very name drove me to buy the rose. That and a good old-fashioned case of personal greed. You see, it was the biggest rose bush at the nursery that day and I thought I had fetched myself a real bargain having paid the same price for this bush as I had all the others. I cannot say with any certainty that Jim and I even knew what a climbing rose was at the time and I can only assume it was by some happy accident that we managed to plant it against the back wall of our home…. far beneath our bedroom window. After Jim planted it, I noticed that it seemed to need a little more support (Cont’d on page 5)
Japanese Beetle: What Can You Do? Dr. Raymond A. Cloyd, Professor Kansas State University (Email: rcloyd@ksu.edu) however, they tend to fly only short distances to feeding and egg-laying sites.
Mention Japanese beetle adults to a rosarian in certain portions of the USA and you will notice a sense of fear and anguish in their demeanor. Japanese beetles are considered a scourge among rosarians and for sound reasons as this insect pest can cause considerable damage to roses. However, the means of dealing with the adult stage of this insect pest are limited and have been for many years, primarily relying on the use of insecticides. Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is native to Japan and was first reported in the United States in 1916 in the state of New Jersey. Since then, it has spread throughout the country from Maine to Georgia becoming permanently established in nearly every state east of the Mississippi River and several states westward. The adult is one of the most destructive insect pests of horticultural plants in both landscapes and gardens. The larvae or grub stage is a major turfgrass pest in home lawns, commercial settings, and golf courses. Adult Japanese beetles emerge from the soil (this will vary depending on geographic location) and live from 30 to 45 days feeding on plants over a four to six week period. Adults feed on many ornamental plants including trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous annual and perennials, and of course—roses. Placement of plants in the landscape and volatiles emitted by plants are factors that may influence adult acceptance for feeding. Japanese beetle adults produce aggregation pheromones that attract individuals (both males and females) to the same feeding location. Adults may fly up to five miles to locate a feeding site;
Japanese beetle adults feed through the upper leaf surface (epidermis) and leaf center (mesophyll), leaving the lower epidermis intact. They typically avoid feeding on tissue between leaf veins, which results in leaves appearing lacelike or skeletonized. Japanese beetle adults are most active during warm days, feeding on plants that are exposed to sunlight throughout the day. This is likely why roses, which require at least six hours of direct sunlight, are such a susceptible host plant. They also tend to initiate feeding at the top of plants, migrating downward after depleting food sources. Japanese beetle adults congregate in large numbers on rose flowers. Adult beetles primarily feed on flowers, but they will also feed on leaves. Japanese beetle adults chew holes in flower buds, which prevent flowers from opening or cause petals to fall prematurely. The adults will also consume entire rose petals, and feed on the pollen of fullyopened flowers. The management of Japanese beetle adults involves implementing a variety of cultural, physical, and chemical strategies. Cultural: maintaining healthy roses through proper irrigation, fertility, mulching, and pruning is always important in minimizing stress, which may decrease susceptibility. Also, removing weeds such as smartweed (Polygonum spp.) that are attractive to Japanese beetle will at least alleviate infestations of adults. Physical: Japanese beetle adults may be removed from roses by hand-picking or collecting prior to populations becoming extensive. The appropriate time to hand-pick or collect adult beetles is in the morning when ambient air temperatures are typically “cool.” Adults can be easily collected by placing a wide-mouthed jar or bucket containing rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol) or soapy water underneath each adult,
and then touching them. When adults are disturbed, they will fold their legs perpendicular to the body, and fall into the liquid and be killed. This procedure, when conducted daily or every-otherday, particularly the first two weeks after adults emerge, may significantly reduce plant damage. The use of Japanese beetle traps is not recommended since the floral lure and synthetically-derived sex pheromone tend to attract more adult beetles into an area than would “normally” occur. In addition, adult beetles may feed on roses before reaching the traps, which increases potential damage. Chemical: contact insecticides are commonly used to kill Japanese beetle adults, and repeat or multiple applications are required; especially when populations are excessive. Thorough coverage of all plant parts will increase effectiveness of the application. The insecticide carbaryl (Sevin) and several pyrethroid-based insecticides including those containing bifenthrin or cyfluthrin as the active ingredient may be used to suppress populations of Japanese beetle adults. However, since most of these types of insecticides are harmful to many natural enemies (parasitoids and predators) their continual use may lead to either secondary pest outbreaks (such as twospotted spider mite) or target pest resurgence, which have been discussed in detail in a previous issue of the newsletter (Nashville Rose Leaf July 2010; page 9). Systemic insecticides, in general, are less effective because Japanese beetle adults have to feed on leaves and consume lethal concentrations of the active ingredient. If extensive populations are present then this may still result in damage to rose plants. So, overall, not much has changed over the past 10 years in regard to managing Japanese beetle adults on roses. As such, diligence is required in order to prevent adults from causing substantial damage to roses…and still make growing roses a favorite past-time. HAPPY ROSE GROWING!
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April Beginner’s Rose Tips
July -- NRS Picnic – day and location to be determined. August 7 – Monthly meeting – Ice Cream Social – Massey Hall September 4 - Monthly Meeting – Gran Prix – Dillard and Dianne Lester, co-chairs – Massey Hall
NRS President, Tom Beath, demonstrates how to install a drip irrigation system that conserves both water and time!
- Annie Owen, Master Rosarian
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October 6 & 7 – NRS Rose Show – Belmont University – Sam and Nancy Jones, co-chairs November 6 – Monthly meeting – Chili Cook Off – Massey Hall December 4 – NRS Christmas Party – Gift Swap – Massey Hall
For a bad case of blackspot, spray Mancozeb (liquid form of Manzate) or Manzate every 3 days for 3 times. Then go back to your regular spray schedule.
Everyone who is growing roses, even if just a few, should research Rose Rosette Disease, know what it looks like, and know how to treat the roses infected with this virus. There is a lot of information about RRD in rose books and on the internet, but the very best and most complete site on RRD is here: www.rosegeeks.com written by Ann Peck from Blaine, TN. She has all the information you could possible need, so please read Ann’s web book.
NRS 2012 Schedule
June 5 – Monthly meeting – Gran Prix Collaboration – Dillard and Dianne Lester, co-chairs – Frist Learning Center *
- Mary Bates, Consulting Rosarian
- Marty Reich, Master Rosarian
May 1 – Monthly meeting – Silent Auction – Larry and Connie Baird, cochairs – Massey Hall
Photos courtesy of Britt Wood
As you know, each rosarian has a different way of growing roses. I cut my roses back in the fall because they are so tall. Often the hybrid teas are seven or eight feet tall and need to be cut to keep them from being damaged by winter winds. In the spring they are raring to go so I do not prune them any more – just remove the dead wood. At this time of year in mid- April, my roses are around five feet tall and covered with blooms. Now I must work to keep them under control. I find at this point I am walking through and cutting any dead wood that I might have missed and removing any old leaves that have turned yellow. My goal is for my roses to be big and beautiful with great foliage at this time of the year. Since most of my roses are now several years old, I cut long stems when I am giving roses to my friends or when I am dead-heading. Just my opinion but I believe a lot of roses are stunted or killed by pruning a young bush too much before it has time to develop into a strong bush.
Highlights from the April NRS Meeting
We have all heard the old saying that “The proof is in the pudding”. In the photo above Master Rosarian, Larry Baird, shows the proof is in the poop - literally! Larry presented six roses on the table that were all potted at the same time from cuttings. The two pots on the far left are growing in Miracle Gro potting soil. The middle two roses are growing in a 50/50 combination of Miracle Gro potting soil and Royal Soil. The last two roses on the far right are growing in 100% Royal Soil. If you don’t know what Royal Soil is, it is an organic, weed-free, compost/soil growing media that is obviously spectacular for growing roses and contains very high populations of living soil organisms. For more information go to Rick Morris’ website at www.compostfarm.com.
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*Gran Prix Collaboration will be a practice run for the September Gran Prix. Because we will be in a smaller space, grooming and coaching, in open view, will be encouraged. Co-chairs will have minimum responsibilities. Public evaluation/judging with constructive criticism will be the order of the day. This will be a learning experience and a fun event.
Joseph’s Coat (cont’d from page 1) When we bought and planted this rose neither Starla nor I knew anything about roses. Fortunately we planted ‘Joseph’s Coat’ in a place that was suitable for what is both a vigorous grower and bloomer, that will easily reach a height of twelve feet which we know to be true as Starla and I are treated to a beautiful bounty of blooms outside our second story bedroom window.
(Cont’d from page 2) than the other roses so I pushed a three foot stake into the ground and went on my merry way. A few weeks later it bloomed and I gained an instant understanding of its chosen name. It was as resplendent with splashes of color as my mind’s eye of Joseph’s Coat from the Bible. Still, it looked rather leggy by now so naturally I grabbed another stake. Only a bit later, I bought my Roses for Dummies book, took the time to read the tag that came with the rose, and had that light bulb moment as to why a rose variety might be called a rambler or climber. Duh! The following year I got down to business and bought a 5 foot trellis on which to train our cute little climber. The following year, as I untangled the baby trellis that our Joseph’s Coat had swallowed up, was the same year I decided that gauntlet gloves did not look silly after all and that use of them avoided people’s inquiries concerning the temperament of our kitty cat. By now, pruning this bad boy was a great way of keeping my arms toned since the rose had grown tall enough to necessitate keeping my hands over my head whilst pruning. Fast forward another year wherein Jim and I are arguing over the contraption he built to harness the Joseph’s Coat. Jim reminds me, all too often; I apparently referred to his “design” as an offensive eyesore to our neighbors. (2x4’s and rope…. really?) By now, this climber had persistently reached out to grab sections of my hair, snagged too many articles of clothing and unseated many a cute garden hat all in its rebellion of my innocent attempts to prune it. But at least now it covered up Jim’s handiwork so I could tell him what a great job he had done. The following year was the first year a ladder was required to prune and deadhead the little monster and I was beginning to believe the only useful tools in taming it would be a chair and a bullwhip. Atop the ladder, however, I realized that I could see into our bedroom window. Wouldn’t it be great if the rose
grew high enough so that we could see it from inside our bedroom? I was beginning to take hope that our climber’s abhorrent behavior was a necessary byproduct of its attempts to reach new heights. Of course, if that happened, Jim and I would have to spring for an 8 foot ladder to prune it since our tallest ladder measures a wee 6 feet. Well, here we are in the year Jim and I have been waiting for. There is not a view from within our bedroom where our Joseph’s Coat climber cannot be seen. But we have had to suspend any ladder shopping trips this year. Remember last month’s column when I mentioned that a bird had built her nest in our Joseph’s Coat? There has been no spraying, no pruning and a great deal of cat shooing since that time. As of late, radiant color is not the only view we enjoy from our bedroom window. We are also lucky enough to enjoy watching the emergence of new life. The babies hatched a few weeks ago and Jim and I can tell each time Momma Bird leaves the nest as signaled by the sweet cheeping of her babies. It seems as if only yesterday our Joseph’s Coat was but a baby itself. Now, despite its once unruly behavior, it acts as a cradle for baby birds, three of them, wrapped safely in its coat of many colors.
Photo courtesy of Nancy Fishman
Editor’s Desk
CONGRATULATIONS! President Valerie Tipps (left) of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and Denise Thorne, (NRS member), Tennessee Federation Floral Design Chairperson and Rose Liason for the Deep South Board admire the Tapistry Design Ms. Thorne created in honor of Ms. Tipps. The design, which featured roses, graced the foyer of the Embassy Suites of Murfreesboro at the Deep South Convention and the TFGC State Convention for four days in March.
In Memoriam Montrose “Monty” D. Justice Louise Coleman, Editor, ARS & You
The 1st annual ARS multi-regional all arrangement rose show and school is being hosted right here in Nashville on June 1-3 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. Cost is only $99 when you register before May 5th and includes registration, Friday night supper, Saturday night dinner, all programs, instructional materials, and show activities. Not only is this a great opportunity for middle Tennessee rosarians, it is also a great deal. For more information and the registration form contact Sandy Dixon, ARS Natl. Chair of Arrangement Judges at 904-778-2887, email sandyfdixon@comcast.net or go to http://allarrangementshow.fairmarsh.com
An outstanding Kentuckian and Rosarian has left his gracious mark on gardens – and farms – all over the world. Monty Justice, who was described as an inventor, tinkerer, evangelist and prankster, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Louisville, Kentucky on February 6, 2012. Monty had also been described with adjectives such as creative, determined, passionate, competitive, generous, devout, devoted, talkative, tireless, fun, instructive, inspiring and larger-than-life. His most frequent descriptor, however, was as the creator of a unique plant food formula now known as Monty’s Plant Food
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A Little Bird Showed Me By: Ted Mills, Master Rosarian & Judge
My good friend ex-County Executive Dalton Roberts is a great lover of birds. His newspaper columns are fascinating and filled with genuine interest in our feathered friends. Anyone who sincerely harbors such a deep love for birds certainly must have a spirit of aiding helpless human beings. Dalton’s depiction of these winged creatures is indicative of a man who has a heart to serve mankind. His descriptive columns have increased my love for birds. Thank you, Dalton. As I pondered the assignment of writing a column for beginners in rose growing, my thoughts turned to birds. After all I had witnessed their behavior with much enjoyment. Watching them gave me a lesson in what it really takes to be successful in growing roses. Just how does a bird’s behavior have anything to do with growing roses? Let’s review the bird conduct to find the answer. It so happens that I have bluebird boxes for the annual arrival of these beautiful birds. Every year these winged creatures arrive to begin their reproductive cycle of raising young. It is a joy to witness their behavior. At their first arrival time the male specimen scouts the area for the best possible place to establish residence. He is not interested in glamorous cathedral-type homes. The more natural habitat serves him best. And so it is with the rosarian. He or she wants the best possible place to prepare a rose bed. No excessive shade is to be tolerated. Sunshine pleases roses as much as rain pleases tadpoles. Select the best possible spot to plant the bushes. Seek good drainage and the bushes will applaud your action. 6
Once the ideal place is found by Papa bluebird, he and his mate prepare the nesting place. Twigs, straw, and pine needles are ready forms of nesting materials. And so it is with the rosarian. Construct a rose bed that is filled with nutritious soil and organic composting material. Make sure the planting mix is friable; i.e pourous or loose. Why? Because air and water must freely enter the root zone of rose plants. Raise the bed if good drainage is absent. It is amazing to see Papa bird cater to the needs of Mama bird and their offspring. Both parents help in the feeding chore as they make frequent trips to their awaiting baby birds. They go all out and even deny themselves of the luscious worms carried in their beaks. To see them bring water to the thirsty is a delight in itself. Some human parents could benefit by mimicking this thoughtful bird behavior. And so it is with the beginning rosarians. They must furnish proper fertilizers which promote healthy growth. Sacks of feed left in garden sheds will never help unless the rose grower applies it regularly to hungry bushes. It would be utopia if animal life did not have to cope with predators. Unfortunately, nature does not permit such a scenario. Sadly, bluebirds are victimized by hawks and other predators. Even those noisy blue jays rein havoc on eggs that are resting in bluebird nests. This fact causes many defenseless birds a great deal of travail. And so it is with the rose grower. Disease and insect invasion causes many rosarians to shy away from rose growing. If this situation confronts the beginner, seek advice from informed growers. The American Rose Society and the local rose society C/R’s will gladly furnish proper defensive and offensive action to curb the problem. Even bluebirds realize the importance of water to the health of their babies. And so it is with rose bushes. Nothing is more important to the life of a baby bluebird than an available supply of wa-
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ter. Without it the baby dies. So do rose bushes perish when denied water for a long period of time. If RoseDoc can get this message across to the beginning grower, he will have accomplished the most important phase of growing these beautiful flowers. Once the bluebirds have finished their job of raising young and teaching them to fly, the young birds are on their own. A great feeling of accomplishment is their parents’ reward. And as to roses, the beginning rosarians feel great when their roses reach blue-ribbon status throughout the garden. The next time a rose garden is visited be sure to gaze upward. Some beautiful bluebirds may be overhead. Adorned in their beautiful feathers, these flying creatures may inspire you as they did me. Good luck as you continue to grow God’s most beautiful flower.
ARS Membership Every rosarian should be a member of the American Rose Society. The benefits far outweigh any costs. A full membership is only $49 a year. A four month trial membership is $10 (or $5 for current NRS members). And last, but not least the ARS also offers a free e-membership. To sign up you may complete the online form at www.ars.org or call toll free at 1-800637-6534.
‘Crescendo’
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To purchase your ‘Crescendo’ rose call Cecil Ward at 615-373-2245 or Sam and Nancy Jones at 615-646-4138. The roses are at Cecil’s house at 5306 Williamsburg Road in Brentwood, so I suggest calling him first. Any roses not sold before the next NRS meeting will be sold or auctioned on May 1st at Cheekwood. Scarce roses can sell for high prices so be safe and call Cecil and get your before they are gone!
A Rose Lover’s Calendar
Welcome New Member!
MAY
Wm. and Gaetanne Graham
NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events 1
NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments, 7:00 PM Program - Gran Prix Collaboration & Silent Auction
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Spring Rose Show in Bowling Green, KY & Memphis, TN
JUNE 1-3
1st Annual ARS Multi-Regional All-Arrangement Rose Show Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, Tennessee, contact Registrar, Kay Harrell, 912-634-0323, kay@fairmarsh.com
5 NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments, 7:00 PM Program
JULY
NRS Picnic – date and location to be determined.
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 & Nancy Jones Editorial Advisory Committee: Marty Reich
Nashville Rose Society 2011 Officers President Tom Beath.........(615) 481-3589 Vice-Pres Gene Meyer....... (615) 373-0303 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.
2961 Evans Lane Columbia, TN 38401-5750 931-381-2525 And Returning Member! Suzanne Loux 5000 Trousdale Dr. Nashville, TN 37220 615-833-4591
ARS Consulting Rosarians 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*
(931) 388-4547
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
(931) 723-2142
*Indicates ARS Master Rosarian
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Nashville Rose Society Garden Tour 2012 Ron Daniels has scheduled four wonderful gardens to be part of the spring garden tour on May 20th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The total drive time between is less than thirty minutes. 1. Keith & Martha Garman, 6524 Cornwall Court 2. Iris Buhl, 3505 Belmont Blvd. 3. Belmont College Rose Garden, 1900 Belmont Blvd. (garden is located behind the Belmont Mansion) 4. Nashville Music Garden, 222 5th Ave. South (Across from Country Music Hall of Fame)
Photos courtesy of Jim Harding
The Nashville Music Garden is looking the best it has ever been. The photos were taken earlier this spring.
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