NRL October 2011

NASHVILLE ROSE LEAF

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

October 1 & 2 - NRS Rose Show at Cheekwood October 4th NRS Meeting at Cheekwood 6:30 p.m. Refreshments 7:00 p.m. Old Garden Roses by M & T Nursery

october 2011 Volume 44, Issue 9

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

Arrangement Workshop Highlights

‘Victor Borge’

Photo courtesy of Poulsen Roser A/S

Turn to page 2 for details

Zinnias, Alliums, and Sweet Basil in a jelly jar

A Traditional Line Design using ‘Crescendo’

October Rose of the Month By: Gene Meyer

Personally, I would say its color is more of a soft orange. You will find the yellow in ‘Victor Borge’ in the center when it is fully open, which is my favorite stage of bloom for this rose. ‘Cary Grant’ I love you but ‘Victor Borge’ has my heart.

(Cont’d of page 4)

Photos courtesy of Jim Harding

When I first saw Victor Borge in a mass planting in Hyde Park in London, England it was a case of love at first sight! The ARS handbook calls it an orange blend; however Poulsen Roser A/S (the original hybridizer) describes it as having peach-yellow flowers.

An Oriental Design using ‘Lemon Spice’ with pussy willow branches and a touch of Rabbit’s Foot Fern

President’s Column Already October, fall is here with the bigger more beautiful blooms we have been anticipating. The rose shows are over for the year, and it is time to start thinking of protection of the bushes from the ravages of winter. It seem like there is always some activity we can enjoy with roses no matter what the weather.

Maybe that is why we do this. It is time to stop the fertilization program and refrain from deadheading even if the garden does look cluttered and messy.

If you missed the Tenarky district meeting in Knoxville, as I know several of you did, we had a great time and the folks in East Tennessee certainly went out of their way to show how a rose show and convention should be done.

Our thanks to the members of the Tennessee Rose Society for a job well done.

I hope everyone is making plans to attend the regular NRS meeting, we are looking forward to a very fun and informative program from the ladies of M & T Nursery and remember, they will be bringing some of their beautiful Old Garden Roses as well as some of the extra hardy Buck roses so we can look for additions to our 2012 gardens. Also, our November meeting will cover the basics of winterization and what we need to do to ensure a bigger and better garden next year so make plans to attend and join in.

2012, that sounds like I may be rushing things a little bit, however it is time to plan how you are going to support NRS in the next year. We still need volunteers to perform many of the functions we have come to expect from our local society if it is to continue to operate with the efficiency we have come to expect. We need some offices filled as well as committees to handle such things as refreshments, silent auction, upcoming programs and just generally getting things done. So, let the current officers know what you want to do to ensure the future of the Nashville Rose Society. The NRS needs everyone.

Make plans now to attend the Christmas party at Cheekwood the first Tuesday of December (December 6) at 6:30 2

p.m. We had a great time last year, and you do not want to miss it. We also need door prizes so ask your vendors or donate some yourself. See you at the November meeting.

—— Larry Baird

Editors Column Somewhere between “In the beginning” and “the seventh day” was a magical, unmentioned moment wherein God created the rose. Just contemplating the very first rose stirs my soul. Surely, God saw that it was good. Had a mere mortal such as myself been responsible for producing this horticultural marvel, not only would I have been sure to make mention of it, I may very well have ceased the process of creation then and there believing nothing more exquisite was achievable. This marks only one in a million instances where I do not understand God’s ways. I must, therefore, remain thankful that the vision of His creative pursuits surpassed the birth of the rose as God introduced, instead, mankind as His ultimate masterpiece. Who better, after all, to appreciate the perfect craftsmanship of His rose?

Our Creator also must have known this masterful work of art would become the most beloved of all flowers. It is yet another aspect of His ways for which I claim no understanding. Only its Maker could have known the rose would come to represent almost every facet of life, including its end. Are roses not equally called upon at weddings as they are for funerals? They have been used to represent a host of emotions ranging from profound grief to the heights of euphoria. Roses also serve to symbolize the entire spectrum of love from brotherly, sisterly, maternal, paternal and even eternal. One rose, in particular, is known to define an entire era… one of Peace. And let us not forget the innumerous occasions we have looked to the rose in remembrance of people. The rose remains unprecedented in its capacity to unite even the most diverse humankind since its admirers are known to every walk of life.

Of late, my favorite analogy is how representational the rose is of life itself. It springs forth from the earth tender, vulnerable and in great need of nourishment

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and light. As it matures, it grows stronger and more beautiful with time. The buds form in their safe cocoon of sepals, unfolding slowly to the peak of their glory until they are wide open, smiling upward to face their Maker. The petals then curl and wither with age, finally falling back to the earth from whence they came. Much like life itself, however, we cannot experience the rose or the essence of its beauty without a willingness to suffer the pain of its thorns.

This must have been God’s intention from “the beginning”. Whenever I do not understand His ways, I look to the rose. After all, God never brought a rose to my own life that I did not find well worth each and every thorn. For you, Mom. Rest in Peace.

—— Starla Harding

Connie’s Arrangement Workshop For anyone who thinks arranging roses is too hard, too complicated, or simply too much, just flip back to the photos on page one. While they might not be trophy material each arrangement was crafted by hands that had never made a floral design before.

Three key factors to success. 1. showing up 2. reading the wonderful series of arrangement articles in the newsletter and 3. listening and learning from award winning arranger Connie Baird.

Sharing our flowers with others is always a good thing. It is even better if they are presented in a proper manner. Beginnng with a simple arrangement, basic design principles and elements were learned. Connie then illustrated step by step how to create a traditional line arrangement. Full of confidence, it was time to put the days lessons to use and try a modern design.

In the end this is too little space to describe having too much fun, but the fact is clear; don’t be too scared to try your hand. Last but not least, a very sincere thank you to the Baird’s for an awesome day and a delicous BBQ lunch.

Didn’t there used to be a Rose Society in...

By: Larry Baird, Master Rosarian

Since I stumbled upon a love of the rose, and became enamored with the fascination of growing and exhibiting roses, there has been a tremendous change in the rose community. In those days, it seems there was a greater interest in exhibiting roses. Almost every weekend in the spring and again in the fall, there was a rose show somewhere in the area, and the excitement of competing for the honor of having the best blooms on exhibit and the friendly competition among fellow rosarians was anticipated all week by phone calls. “How are your roses looking, what will you have for the show in Jackson, Hopkinsville, etc”?

necessary for the smooth operation of the group. Someone has to head up all the functions of fund raising and such.

In a horticultural group such as ours, we need persons to host garden tours, picnics and such to expose what we do to the public.

I suppose a part of the change is due to a change in lifestyle. Everyone maybe feels they are too busy to take the time to take part in such an endeavor as watching blooms develop, and nursing and protecting the best from weather, insects and such. Followed by carefully cutting and packing them for transportation to a rose show, only to maybe come home with a small token prize that could have been purchased at the store for a lot less than the expense of growing and transporting roses to a rose show.

Our part may be bringing refreshments to the meeting, hosting the annual picnic, assisting with the silent auction, serving on a phone committee, presenting a program to a meeting, writing an article or a paragraph for the newsletter, manning the booth at the Lawn and Garden show, supervising the Ice cream supper or the Chili cook-off, assisting planning the Christmas party or any of the other activities that make the Nashville Rose Society what it is. But, whatever it is we all need to pitch in and help make it go.

So, go down the list of activities that we do and make that call to volunteer and if you can’t decide, just make a call and simply volunteer, and we will find you a place, and if you know something we should be doing that we don’t do, let us know and let’s start doing it .

But, to me the saddest part of the reason for the change is we no longer have many of the rose societies that hosted these shows. Hopkinsville, Ky, Murfreesboro, Tn, Knoxville, Tn, Lexington, Ky, Greene County, Tn Wautauga Valley, Tn, Jackson, Tn, Memphis, Tn, Cullman, Al and possibly some I have forgotten, have all lost organizations dedicated to educating the public about roses.

The reason for these losses has been the subject of many essays and speeches by people maybe better qualified than me to offer explanations. And they have offered many, including time, expense, computers and I am sure a lot that I have not heard but if I may, can I offer one of mine. It takes a lot of effort for any organization to operate, someone has to perform all those functions that make it go. You have to have officers to guide and direct, you have to have persons to head up all the activities that are

I know, we have a small group of people who so far have been able to keep our group on an even keel and operating smoothly, and on behalf of all of us, I thank them. But, no matter how much they manage to do, they need your help.

As the old saying goes, We all need to do our part.

Someone once said “It takes a Village”.

Maybe not, but it takes members working together for the good of the NRS to make it what it should be. We certainly don’t need any additions to the list of societies that no longer survive and if we all do our part, ours won’t be one. Contact any of the names listed and let’s make sure no one ever says “Didn’t there used to be a rose society in Nashville”.

Larry Baird Sam Jones Jim Harding Marty Reich

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NRS News

Old Garden Roses presented by M & T Nursery For the first time in almost two years, we have a guest speaker from outside the NRS. While we have been exposed to a great deal of rose knowledge, these ladies are bringing us a new and different look at a type of rose most of us either do not grow and do not know.

At the Tenarky district mid-winter meeting in February, we were introduced to M &T Nursery in LaFayette, GA and invited them to come and talk to us about Old Garden Roses (OGR).

The time is here and you don’t want to miss this info filled and beautiful program.

M &T, is a family-owned nursery and gardens in the Chattanooga area that grew from a love of gardening and roses. It seems that as with a lot of us, as the love of roses grew, so did the gardens and these were opened to the public. As visitors to the garden learned more about OGR, they wanted to have some of these beautiful roses in their own garden, and a nursery was born.

M & T has been operating as a nursery since 2006, and now have approximately 500 varieties of OGR as well as the roses developed by Dr. Griffith Buck for the colder climates which have shown to be hardy in warmer climates as well as great disease resistance. All roses are on their own roots, which offers more cold weather tolerance.

Geri Sink and Tina Jennings are bringing a selection of their roses, and will offer us an opportunity to purchase some of the cultivars featured in their presentation. They can be reached by calling 423.653.6880.

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‘Victor Borge’ (Cont’d from page 1) Since I first saw ‘Victor Borge’ in London’s overcast climate, I should have known better than to have planted him in full sun with an extra dose of afternoon sun. The first spring blooms were plentiful, but after that very few flowers.

So after torturing ‘Victor’ with July and August Tennessee heat I transplanted him to morning sun and afternoon shade. I am now rewarded with blooms all season. Maybe someday I’ll move him to the north side.

Bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens N. Olesen in Denmark in 1991 by Poulsen Roser A/S* as ‘Victor Borge’, this rose has received fourteen major awards and was officially introduced in 1996. As is the case for many roses in Europe ‘Victor Borge’ is also known by other names. In the UK, it’s known as ‘Michael Crawford’. In Germany, it’s known as ‘Medima’. In my garden he is known as quite an escape artist! By that I mean literally one minute he’s in bud form and the next he is open. Don’t leave his blooms outside for they will not be around long. Indoors, however, they have staying power. Another good reason for bringing ‘Victor Borge’ inside is to enjoy its fragrance described by rose sources as a wild rose scent or a moderate piquant fragrance. As for me, a lightly sweet fragrance with fruity overtones sums it up.

I’ve always wondered how a beautiful rose came to be named ‘Victor Borge’.

It seems Victor Borge, a Danish comedian, conductor and pianist was born Borge Rosenbaum. Rosenbaum is German and Yiddish for “rose bush”. Being bred in Denmark it all makes sense now, and embarrassing for me because I found that I have mispronounced the name, (Bor-guh), wrong for 15 years!

While it is unlikely ‘Victor Borge’ will ever win Queen of Show, I believe he could win a blue ribbon in the “fully open” category of a rose show. The soft orange petals with a bright yellow center are quite impressive. With a 7.6 ARS rating and notable disease resistance ‘Victor Borge’ has been easy to grow; 4

especially given the rose survived my poorly executed transplanting. Habit can be described as a vigorous medium to tall grower with blooms averaging 50 petals that repeat flower often producing large splashes of color and fragrance for the garden.

Various roses have come and gone in my garden for a variety of infractions but ‘Victor Borge’ isn’t going anywhere, unless it is to the north side of my garden. * Poulsen Roser A/S, located in Denmark, was founded in 1878 and is still owned by the family of the founders, Pernille Olesen and Mogens N. Olesen.

Color, fragrance and keeping quality are the predominant factors used when developing new species.

October Rose Care By: Jim Harding It is football time in Tennessee, so if you are a fan you are probably not even reading this. And if you are a diehard fan like me it is tough finding time to for fall rose care. However, it never hurts to try pawning off these duties on the wife, but if that doesn’t work (and it didn’t) follow these steps: 1. Water. The end to our summer drought has been a blessing, but don’t forget to water as needed.

2. Spray. Healthy roses are happy roses so keep them disease free and keep spraying regularly so they will winter well.

3. Fertilize? Last fertilizer applications should have been finished last month so that is a no.

4. Pruning. Also a no, although depending on the weather and your pruning techniques we have been known to enjoy roses on the Thanksgiving table.

5. Planning. It is not too soon to start planning (devising) ways to bestow the honor on your spouse of next fall’s rose care. This way you can enjoy football time in Tennessee guilt free knowing your roses are being well cared for.

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October Rose Tips Never leave left over chemical spray in the sprayer hoping to use it on the following spray date. Since it loses potency once diluted, dispose of it. Always use fresh spray to treat rose bushes.

Thoroughly flush the sprayer with clear water once the spraying is completed. This careful maintenance holds true with automatic fertilizing equipment as well. A good policy is to keep this apparatus “hospital clean.”

—— Ted Mills, Master Rosarian I tried a new product from Rosemania called Naturalis L http:// rosemania.com/shopsite_sc/ store/html/index.html It has been the best thing I have used for control of thrips and there aren’t the cucumber beetle problems I’ve had before. It does need to be kept in a cooler and is good for 1 year from the day of purchase. Probably be best to order in the spring.

—— Anne Owen, Master Rosarian If you read the excellent article about soil pH by Marty Reich in the July 2011 issue of Nashville Rose Leaf then you know how important this is to growing beautiful roses. Most soils in middle Tennessee tend be acidic (low pH), and since pH adjustment is a slow process, fall is perhaps the best time to check the soil pH in your garden and begin treatment if needed. If pH is low (less than 6.5) add some pelletized lime NOW (about a cup per plant). Check the pH again in December and if it is still low add another cup of lime per plant.

Then check your pH again in early February and if pH is still low add more lime.

—— Charles R. Lott, Consulting Rosarian

Errata - September rose tip listed Dan Brickman as Chairman of Roses In Review when it is Jeff Garrett. Dan is Tenarky Chairman of Consulting Rosarians.

New Insecticide Product For Rose Growers By: Raymond Cloyd, Professor - Department of Entomology - Kansas State University The two insecticide active ingredients, imidacloprid and clothianidin, contained in the product, are neonicotinoid-based systemic insecticides.

Of the two, imidacloprid is well-known because it has been around since 1995 (sold commercially under the trade name Merit®), and the patent has expired, which means that imidacloprid may be present in many different generic products. Imidacloprid, like all neonicotinoid-based insecticides, is primarily active against phloem-feeding insects, certain leaf-chewing beetles and leafminers, and wood-boring insects. However, it has no activity on caterpillars and mites.

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The other neonicotinoid-based Tebuconazole is a systemic insecticide, clothianidin, is less known fungicide with activity against fo- having been around since 2002 and is liar fungi including black spot, pow- actually a metabolite of thiamethoxam, dery mildew, and rust. The other two which is another neonicotinoid-based active ingredients are systemic insecticide; however, clothianidin, deinsecticides. The productREADY-TO-USE is a granuleGRANULES pending on the rate applied and conthat once applied to the soil/grow- centration present in leaf tissue has ing medium needs to be irrigated activity not only on a variety of phloso that the active ingredients can em-feeding insects but also caterpilmove through the soil/growing me- lars, which is the primary reason why dium profile where they may be ab- certain caterpillar pests are included on sorbed by plant roots. After the active the product label. Although clothianiingredients are 3 productos absorbed sistémicos and din less water soluble than imidacloenisuno translocated throughout the plant, prid (0.32 vs. 0.61 g/L at 20ºC) it has a the product claims six weeks of higher binding affinity to the nicotinic protection (residual activity) against acetylcholine receptors, which are the certain foliar fungi and a variety target sites of the neonicotinoid-based of insect pests& including aphids, insecticides. caterpillars, leaf beetles, leafhoppers, leafminers, mealybugs, scales (soft), Clothianidin is also rapidly thrips, and whiteflies. It is important to absorbed by plant roots due to *, Aphids, Japanese apply this product when roses Beetles are ac- the lipophilicity of the active Caterpillars & other listed pests tively growing and remove any mulch ingredient.

Lipophilicity refers because mulch and any type of organic to the ability of compounds to matter may bind to imidacloprid and dissolve in fats, oils, and lipids. Comclothianidin thus inhibiting absorption pounds that are highly lipophilic are Black Spot, Powdery Mildew by the roots. generally not , systemic whereas

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those compounds that are either moderate or intermediate in lipophilicity are able to move through the xylem (water-conducting tissues) to plant shoots.

Furthermore, root absorption is greater when compounds are more lipophilic.

As such, clothianidin is taken-up rapidly in the transpiration stream, which is responsible for water movement through plants, and may accumulate at higher concentrations in plant parts and tissues than other neonicotinoidbased insecticides.

Clothianidin has also been shown to be evenly distributed within the entire leaf lamina. All of these factors may be associated with the activity of clothianidin against caterpillars and other insect pests. A future article will address the potential effects of systemic insecticides on beneficial insects, honeybees, and earthworms.

As always, read the label of the pesticide prior to making an application to determine the recommended rates and understand what procedures are required in order to enhance the efficacy of the product in preventing and alleviating infestations of insect pests on roses.

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any product.

As Always, Happy Rose Growing!

Dr. Raymond A. Cloyd is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University.

Email: rcloyd@ksu.edu

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Rose growers are constantly having to deal with insect and mite pests (and diseases too) throughout the growing season. The typical means of minimizing damage or injury to roses, both leaves and flowers, from insect and mite pests is the use of pesticides, in this case insecticides and miticides.

Well, in 2011, Bayer Advanced (Research Triangle Park, NC) released a new product available to homeowners for use on roses called All-In-One Rose & Flower Care. The All-In-One Rose & Flower Care product contains three active ingredients: tebuconazole (1.06%), imidacloprid (0.11%), and clothianidin (0.05%). The product is also a fertilizer with a 6-9-6 (N:P205:K20) ratio.

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A Rose Show Judge Looks At Exhibiting By: Ted W. Mills, ARS Master Rosarian and Judge One of the most pleasant experiences in growing roses is often missed by countless rosarians. RoseDoc is speaking of entering roses in rose shows against competition. Too many excellent rose specimens never make it to the table simply because the rosarian has a lack of confidence in winning. This is a feeling that rose societies need to dispel among their membership.

Exhibiting roses can really be entertaining and very self-fulfilling. Just to see one’s rose win a blue ribbon for the first time is exhilarating to the exhibitor.

Once the rose makes it to the Queen’s Court, the pleasure is magnified and the grower is hooked on exhibiting forever.

There are some basic rules that the novice exhibitor should learn. There is no better source to obtain this information than from a rose show judge. This article is written to provide a simple roadmap for beginners in the art of exhibiting. To know them is a giant step toward successful exhibiting.

First and foremost, develop a strong sense of self-confidence that you are in the game to win and concerted effort will be exercised to accomplish the goal.

Don’t expect to win at the outset but keep plugging until victory comes your way. Profit from mistakes and hone your skills to become competitive. Always couple the competitive spirit with a sense of unselfishness toward your competitor.

A look at things that produce winners in a rose show is advisable. The host Society spells out local rose show rules. These follow guidelines set by the American Rose Society. Study them and commit them to memory to avoid penalty or disqualification. A review of the six major factors in judging roses is a worthy exercise of the mind.

1. Form is the most important. Form involves how well the plant’s bloom has grown. Is the center sharp and does it come to a needlepoint shape? Has it opened to the required 1/2 to 3/4 exhi6

bition stage? Have the petals unfurled to a majestic state? Is there lateral form on the lower petals of the bloom? Examine the entry carefully and make sure the very important feature of form is developed properly.

2. Color. What about the color? Is it pure and brilliant? Has refrigeration caused it to lose its normal beauty? Has excessive rain caused it to spot or fade?

Are there streaks in the petals? All of these and other facets require close examination on the part of the exhibitor.

Color is important and must be considered with great care.

3. Substance. What about substance?

Has the rose entry lost its vigor and vitality? As the old saying goes: “Does it have tired blood? Has the rose been harvested for a long period of time? It is important to enter a rose that is full of freshness and does not suffer from substance drain. Harvesting entries near show time is the best insurance against substance loss. Extended refrigeration is not the answer and a good judge can spot freeze damage right away.

4. Stem and foliage rank just behind form in point value. Examine the entry and enter roses that have well-developed foliage and stem. Weakness in either of these two will spell defeat at the show, even though the bloom is magnificent.

Damaged foliage has prevented good roses from making it to the show table.

The foliage should exhibit a healthy state and display no disease or insect damage.

It should not be dirty or limp.

5. Balance and Proportion. One of the determining factors in reaching a decision on which entries are best lies in the balance and proportion of the specimen. This factor is often used when two or more entries are close in competition.

One example encountered deals with a small rose perched on a robust stem with bountiful foliage. The bloom may be a thing of beauty, but the substandard balance and proportion factor will cause it to lose.

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6. Size. Although the point value of size is low when compared to other requirements, it is still important in judging. Occasionally the overall size factor will help the judge determine winners in close competition. Usually the specimen that presents the greater size will win. If the exhibitor has two roses of the same variety and is in a quandary as to which to enter, the one with the greater size stands the better chance, all other facets being equal in the entry.

In preparing for a show, pinpointing potential winning specimens in the garden is a must. Once a sure “queen” is spotted, guard it against rain damage or excessive sunlight. Pamper all entries with loving care and don’t forget to groom them well. Clean with a moist cloth, avoiding the use of disqualifying substances such as oil or wax. Give special attention to blooms and carefully groom petals that may be suspect. Observe the leaves and employ scissor treatment where necessary. Handle this operation with care since competent judges can spot an overly renovated rose. Don’t forget to remove foreign materials such as cotton balls, Q-tips, or tags. Excellent entries have met disqualification because of exhibitor negligence.

With several years of judging at countless rose shows nationwide, RoseDoc well remembers one important fault that exhibitors possess. All too often, good specimens are not displayed correctly in vases. They are pushed too far into the container with foliage being forced into the vases. This practice disturbs observant judges. Exhibit roses in their rightful fashion. Fresh, colorful, substance-filled blooms, supported by strong stems, coupled with disease-free foliage, and displayed well, will be hard to beat come show time.

The reward is soul satisfying - go for it.

This article that has been edited for space was originally published in the American Rose and is reprinted with permission by Ted Mills to encourage all rosarians to enter the NRS rose show October 1-2.

A Rose Lover’s Calendar

NRS, Tenarky, & ARS Coming Events OCTOBER 1 & 2 NRS Rose Show at Cheekwood Contact Sam Jones gsamj@bellsouth.net

For membership in the

4 NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments

7:00 Old Garden Roses presented by M&T Nursery

American Rose Society

12-16 ARS Fall National Convention & Rose Show - Universal City, CA For details go to www.losangelestinseltownrs.com

NOVEMBER

you can either go to www.ars.org or ask about membership at the next

1 NRS Meeting at Cheekwood - 6:30 PM Refreshments

7:00 Winterization & Annual Awards & Chili Cook-off

NRS Meeting.

DECEMBER 6 NRS Christmas Party at Cheekwood - ??? PM Refreshments

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.

ARS Consulting Rosarians South Nashville Leann Barron Marty Reich*

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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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Highlights from the October NRS Meeting

Gene Meyer is all smiles after his ‘Gemini’ wins Queen of Show at this year’s Grand Prix!

Millie Dollinger enjoying the fruits of her labors as she prepares her beautiful roses for the Grand Prix

Photos courtesy of Jim Harding

Diane Lester grooming her rose.

Thank you to both Diane and Dillard Lester for once again hosting another successful Grand Prix!

Grand Prix judges, Jeff & Jennifer Harvey, took time to explain why a rose is or is not awarded a blue ribbon.

Jennifer also provided insight to what judges look for in arrangements.

Good Stuff!

Small roses win big prizes!

Miniflora ‘Whirlaway’ entered by Lyle Worsham won Miniature Queen in the Grand Prix

Expert exhibitor’s like Ray Hunter are always on hand at the Grand Prix’s to help NRS members like Lani Webb learn and practice thier grooming techniques.