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The Utah Rose Society
Presents Their
Annual Rose Show
The Theme:
“Utah – Life Elevated”
June 18, 2011
Garden Center
Sugar House Park
1602 East 2100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
Show Open to the Public
12:00 PM– 4:00 PM
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Utah Rose Society Officers
President Sharon Fotheringham
Vice President Betty Langeberg
Treasurer Barbara Kendall
Rose Show Schedule
7:00 AM Building Opens
7:00-9:30 AM Entries received
8:30-9:30 AM Judges Breakfast
9:30 AM Judges and Clerks Meet
10:00AM Judging begins
12:00-4:00 PM Show open to the public
Rose Show Committee
Chairman Leola Bott
Design Chairman Leola Bott
Judges Chairman Earl Bott
Publicity Alan Fotheringham
Show Schedule June Openshaw
Trophies & Awards Sharon Fotheringham
Clerks Karen Chidester
Placement Roger Keddington
Staging Sharon Fotheringham
Judge’s Breakfast June Openshaw
Records & Tabulation Betty Langeberg,
Barry Quinn
Property Alan Fotheringham,
Steve Meyer
Judges Conference Susan Bishop
Consulting Rosarian Class Joan Franson
Judges Conference June 17- 9:00 AM– 1:00PM
Consulting Rosarian Class June 19- 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Rules for Horticultural Exhibitors
Once entered, all specimens become the property of the Utah
Rose Society and may not be removed without the permission
of the Show Chairman.
1.This Rose Show shall be governed by the rules, regulations
and guidelines of the American Rose Society as set forth in
the Guidelines and Rules for Judging Roses. All questions
relating to interpretation of rules regarding judging shall be
referred to the Judge’s Chairman. Decisions of the Judges
will be final.
2.Competition is open to all rose growers. Exhibitors need
not be a member of any rose society. All entries must have
been grown in the exhibitor’s private outdoor garden and
must be correctly named and classified.
3. All parties from the same garden MUST enter as one exhibitor.
One entry of the same variety and from the same
garden shall be allowed in any one class.
4.Roses must be exhibited with and ARS approved exhibition
name (AEN) to be eligible for entry in an ARS authorized
rose show or they will be disqualified. Names may be
verified in the latest editions of the following sources:
A. ARS official List of Approved Exhibition Names
for Exhibitors & Judges
B. ARS Modern Roses
C. ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses
D. Rose Magazine-Rose Registrations page
E. ARS Website Recent Rose Registrations
F. Combined Rose List (CRL)
5. Exhibitors must use official ARS entry tags which will be
available at the rose show. Both the top and the bottom of the
tag must be completed.
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6. Varieties having “climbing “ as part of their class name
must be entered in their respective bush-type class.
7. Questions regarding the appropriate class should be directed
to the Classification Committee. Any entry in poor
condition will be removed during the show.
8. Aluminum foil and plant material may be used in containers
to hold roses upright. Exhibitors are encouraged to keep
wedging materials below the lip of the container. A judge
may penalize an entry if the wedging material extends above
the top of the container, according to its degree of distraction.
9. All containers for specimen entries are to be provided by
the Show Committee, except where otherwise specified.
10. Exhibits, prizes and awards must remain intact until the
close of the show. Specimen entries become the property of
the Show Committee and may not be removed without permission.
11. The Placement Committee will place all entries with the
exception of the Challenge Class exhibits and Arrangements
which shall be placed by the exhibitor under the direction of
the Show Committee.
12. All collections must be exhibited in the proper container
or containers as specified under the class number.
13. While the Society will take every precaution to safeguard
containers and materials furnished by exhibitors, it cannot be
held responsible in the case of damage or loss. Prizes are to
be taken home on the day of the show.
14. Judges judging solely in the Arrangement Division may
enter specimens in the Horticulture Division and vice versa.
Judges are encouraged to enter the Judges section.
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15. First, second, third and honorable mention ribbons will
be awarded in classes on the basis of quality in the opinion of
the judges. Only blue ribbon winner are eligible for awards.
No award is required for any entry or class.
16. Entries will be disqualified if they are:
A. misnamed, misclassed, misplaced, unlabeled or
mislabeled.
B. exhibit stem-on-stem (exceptions: OGR’s, species,
and shrubs).
C. show the presence of a foreign substance
D. not disbudded ( where required for one-bloom-perstem
specimens).
E. any rose entered with a name that has not been
recognized by the ARS.
17. At the time of judging, an exhibition rose should be at its
most perfect phase of possible beauty, which is usually one–
half to three-fourths open. Specimens in the fully open
classes must have stamens visible. Length of stem should be
in proportion to the size of bloom. Foliage should be clean
and free of spray residue.
18. The preparation room will be open at 7:30AM on Saturday
June 18, 2011 . Entries will be accepted from 7:30– 9:30
AM. No entries will be accepted after 9:30 AM.
Official American Rose Society Scale of points
for Horticulture Entries
Form 25 points
Color 20 point
Substance 15 points
Size 10 points
Balance &Proportion 10 points
Stem & Foliage 10 points
Total Points Possible 100 points
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DIVISION I- CHALLENGE CLASSES
Section A
(Only one entry per garden per class or subclass)
Class 1 Cycle of Bloom
Three hybrid tea or grandifloras specimens of the same variety,
showing three stages of development: one bud (one-quarter open),
one bloom at exhibition stage and one fully open bloom, in one
container.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 2 Miniature Cycle of Bloom
Three miniature or miniflora specimens of the same variety, showing
three stages of development: one bud (one-quarter open), one
bloom at exhibition stage and one fully open bloom, in one container
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 3 Hi-Lo
One hybrid tea and one miniature, of the same form and color, displayed
in separate containers.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 4 Picture Frame- Hybrid Tea
One bloom hybrid tea or grandifloras, exhibition stage. Rose foliage
is not permitted.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 5 Picture Frame- Miniature
One miniature or mini-flora bloom, exhibition stage. Rose
foliage is not permitted.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 6 English Box– Floribundas
Any combination of varieties or all one variety, any stage, no foliage.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 7 English Box– Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras
Any combination of varieties or all one variety, exhibition stage, no
foliage.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Class 8 English Box– Shrubs
Any combination or all one variety, any stage, no foliage.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 9 Rose in a Bowl– Hybrid Tea & Grandiflora
One bloom, exhibition stage, no foliage, floating in clear water in a
container furnish by URS.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 10 Rose in a Bowl– Floribunda
One bloom any stage, no foliage, floating in clear water in a container
furnish by URS.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 11 Rose in a Bowl– Miniature or Miniflora
One miniature bloom, exhibition stage, no foliage, floating in clear
water in a container furnish by URS.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 12 Tin Can Alley
Place your discards in an old tin can. Use 6-10 blooms at any stage
and any combination of blooms.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 13 Large Rose Bowl
The entry shall consist of a minimum of five roses of any type. The
blooms should be at exhibition stage and floating in a large 12” rose
bowl provided by the URS.
The exhibit shall be scored as follows:
Bloom quality 60 points
Compatibility of blooms 15 points
Effectiveness of floral design 25 points
Total 100 points
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 14 Most Fragrant
One blooms or spray of a fragrant rose, any type, variety or color.
Entry will be judged on the following scale of points.
Fragrance 80 points
General Condition 20 points
Total 100 points
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Class 15 The Graces
To highlight the beauty of simplicity. Any type or variety of
rose having five to twelve petals. One bloom, one spray, one
bloom with side-buds, or one lateral bloom.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
DIVISION II- SPECIMEN ROSES
Section B Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras
All roses will be placed alphabetically for each class. Each
variety in each class shall constitute a separate sub-class to
be judged separately. Exhibitors may make as many entries
as desired in each class, provided each entry is of a different
variety.
Class 16 Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom
Exhibition form one bloom per stem no side buds.
Eligible for:
QUEEN OF THE SHOW
ARS Gold Medal Certificate
Perpetual Traveling Trophy
KING OF THE SHOW
ARS Silver Medal Certificate
PRINCESS OF THE SHOW
ARS Bronze Medal Certificate
COURT OF HONOR
The next 5 runners-up in Class 16
URS Certificates and Trophy
Class 17 Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Spray
Two or more blooms at exhibition stage.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 18 Fully Open Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom
One bloom per stem without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Class 19 Decorative Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Blooms
One bloom per stem without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Section C Floribundas and Polyanthas
Class 20 Floribunda Bloom
One bloom per stem without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 21 Fully Open Floribunda Bloom
Without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 22 Floribunda Spray
Two or more blooms.
Awards:
ARS Gold Medal Floribunda Spray Certificate and Award
ARS Silver Medal Floribunda Spray Certificate and Award
ARS Bronze Medal Floribunda Spray Certificate and Award
Class 23 Decorative Floribunda Bloom
One bloom per stem without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 24 Polyantha Spray
Two or more blooms.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Section D Miniatures and Climbing Miniatures
Class 25 Miniature Bloom
Exhibition form, one rose per stem, without side buds.
Eligible for:
MINIATURE QUEEN OF THE SHOW
ARS Gold Medal Certificate
Traveling Trophy
MINIATURE KING OF THE SHOW
ARS Silver Medal Certificate
MINIATURE PRINCESS OF THE SHOW
ARS Bronze Medal Certificate
COURT OF HONOR
Next 5 runners-up in Class 25
URS Certificate and Trophy
Class 26 Fully Open Miniature (more than 12 petals)
Fully open without side buds. Stamens must show.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 27 Miniature Single ( 4 to 8 petals)
Single or semi-double bloom without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 28 Miniature Spray
Two or more blooms.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 29 Decorative Miniature Bloom
Non– exhibition form. One rose per stem, without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Class 30 Miniflora Bloom
Exhibition form, one rose per stem, without side buds.
Eligible for:
ARS Gold Medal Certificate for Miniflora Queen of the Show and
Award,
ARS Silver Medal Certificate for Miniflora King ,
ARS
Bronze Medal Certificate for Miniflora Princess
Section E Large Singles
Class 31 Single Bloom
One bloom of any large-flowered single (4-8 petals)
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 32 Single Spray
One spray of any large-flowered single(4-8 petals)
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Section F Old Garden Roses, Shrubs, Climber, and
Ramblers
Class 33 Old Garden Roses (before 1867)
All varieties introduced prior to 1867, including roses of unknown
origin that are known to have existed prior to 1867.
these roses are
designated with a double asterisk (**) in the Handbook for Selecting
Roses. One bloom, one bloom with side buds, or one spray.
Eligible for the ARS Dowager Queen Certificate
Class 34 Old Garden Roses (after 1867)
All varieties introduced in or after 1867 or with an unknown date of
origin after 1867.
One bloom, one bloom with side buds or one
spray.
Eligible for the ARS Victorian Award Certificate.
Class 35 Lateral Bloom
One Old Garden Rose, Shrub, Climber or Rambler cane with a lateral
bloom. Not to exceed 18 inches above the neck of the container.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 36 Classic Shrub
One bloom or spray of any classic shrub with a family designation
of (HKor), (HMoy), (HMsk), or (HRg).
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Class 37 Genesis Shrub
Designated as Species (sp) in ARS publications.
Not eligible for
Dowager Queen or Victorian awards, even though designated as an
Old Garden Rose (OGR).
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 38 Modern Shrub
With No family designation, listed in ARS publications as (S).
Modern shrubs not hybridized by David Austin.
Single bloom with or without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 39 Modern Shrub Spray
Modern shrub not hybridized by David Austin , a spray of two or
more blooms.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 40 David Austin Modern Shrub
Single bloom with or without side buds.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Class 41 David Austin Modern Shrub Spray
Spray of two or more blooms.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Section G Climbers
Class 42 Climber Bloom
One bloom of any Large- flowered Climber (LFC), Climbing Hybrid
Tea (ClHT), climbing Floribunda (ClFl or Hybrid wichurana
(HWich).
Class 43 Climber Spray
One spray of any Large-flowered Climber (LCl), Climbing Hybrid
Tea (ClHt), Climbing Floribunda (ClFl) or Hybrid Wichurana
(HWich).
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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Section H Novice
Open to exhibitors who have never won a Blue Ribbon in an Accredited
ARS Show.
Class 44 A. One bloom, without side buds. Any type of rose.
Class 44 B. One spray of two or more blooms. Any type of rose.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Section I Junior
Open to exhibitors who are 18 years of age or younger. Novices are
encouraged to enter specimens in other sections of the show.
Specimenswinning blue ribbons in the Novice section will be considered
by judges for awards in other sections of the show as appropriate,
including but not limited to Queen, King, and Princess of the Show.
Class 45 A. One bloom, without side buds. Any type of rose.
Class 45 B. One spray of two or more blooms. Any type of rose.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
Section J Judges
(Open only to judges working this show)
Class 46 A. A Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Bloom
One hybrid tea or grandiflora bloom.
Class 46 B. Floribunda
One floribunda bloom or spray.
Class 46 C. Shrub
One shrub bloom or spray.
Class 46 D. Old Garden Roses
One bloom or spray of an Old Garden Rose.
Class 46 E. Miniature or Miniflora
One miniature or miniflora bloom.
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
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Section K Photography
Photography Rules: General Rules of the Show in the Horticulture
Schedule shall apply to the photography entries
where applicable. By entering this Show, given under ARS
guidelines, exhibitors agree to abide by these guidelines and
the rules stated in this Schedule.
A. Entries are limited to one photograph per class per exhibitor.
B. Photographs entered in a previous ARS Show may not
be entered in this Show and all photographs must have
been taken within the past three years.
C. All photographs are to be matted and mounted (not
framed) and must not exceed 16”x20” overall, including
mat.
D. The rose in the photograph should be named on the entry
tag , if possible, although this will not affect the
judging.
E. Photographs may be in color or black and white.
F. The name of the photographer must not appear on the
face of the photograph or on its mat. Presence of a name
will cause the entry to be disqualified. Exhibitors may
label their photographs on the back where the label cannot
be seen during judging.
G. A blue ribbon will be awarded to the best photograph in
each class, and an award will be given for the best overall
entry. Other ribbons will be awarded as merited.
H. Photographs must remain in place until the close of the
show.
Scale of Points for Rose Photography:
Perfection of Bloom(s) 30 points
Photographic Excellence 30 points
Composition 30 points
Color Fidelity 10 points
Total Possible 100 points
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Class 47 One bloom exhibition stage, any kind of rose.
Class 48 One spray of two or more blooms, any kind of rose.
Class 49 Digital Manipulation, i.e. Photoshop
Class 50 Abstract/Impressionism. Non representational, any
part/ detail of rose.
Class 51 A rose garden, Park, or Landscape Scene.
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best in Photography class
Section L Best of the Show
All the judges shall determine the best horticulture exhibit
from only those entries on the awards podium. Any horticultural
entry on the awards podium is eligible.
Award: Trophy and Certificate
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DIVISION III- ARRANGEMENT CLASSES
Arrangement Rules
1. All roses must be outdoor garden grown and must be of
high quality. Plant material other than rose may be commercially
grown.
2. A rose or roses must be the dominant flower in all arrangements.
3. Names of all roses in each arrangement must be written
on the entry tag.
4. One entry per exhibitor is allowed in each class, but an
exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired.
5. Accessories are not allowed unless specifically permitted
in the schedule. Flowers other than roses, and dried
and/or treated dried plant materials are allowed unless
prohibited by the schedule.
6. A card of intent may be included with an arrangement as
explanation of the arranger’s interpretation of the theme
or class title, unless the schedule specifically prohibits it.
7. An arrangement incorrectly placed in one class when it
should have been in another, will be judged in the class
in which it is placed
8. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.
9. No one but the exhibitor may touch or move an arrangement.
However, in extreme circumstances, if all efforts
to locate the arranger have failed, an arrangements chairman
may carefully move an arrangement.
10. By entering this show given under ARS rules, exhibitors
agree to abide by those rules.
11. American Rose Society Medal Certificates will be
awarded if merited. Only those arrangements using arranger
grown, fresh roses are eligible for the ARS Gold,
Silver and Bronze medal and miniature medal certificates.
Exhibitors shall mark their entry tags “AG” or
Arranger grown if they have grown their own roses.
12. In classes for miniature arrangements, the arrangement
must conform to the size specified in each class. And
ONLY those roses classified by the ARS as miniature or
miniflora may be used.
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14. Arrangements may be picked up after the conclusion of
the show.
The Utah Rose Society will take all reasonable precaution,
but will not be responsible for the arrangements, containers,
or accessories.
Infringement of the following will result in severe penalty:
1. Painted or dyed fresh plant materials. Live creatures are
not allowed.
2. The use of plant material on the state or local conservation
lists is not permitted.
3. The American flag or flag of any country may not be
used in an arrangement or as a decoration in any way.
There are two causes for disqualification of an arrangement:
1. Roses are not outdoor grown.
2. Use of artificial plant material.
Division III
Arrangements
Show Theme
“Utah– Life Elevated”
Section A – Royalty Award
Traditional Arrangement with all fresh plant material.
Accessories permitted
Class 1 – Abundance from a Utah Garden A mass design
Class 2 – Life Elevated A line mass design
Class 3-- Rodeo A line design
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
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Section B – Oriental
Arrangements in the Oriental manner
Class 4 – Water’s Edge A design in the Oriental Manner in
a low container (Moribana style) using all
fresh plant material
Class 5 – Mountain Tranquility A design in the Oriental
Manner in a tall container (Nageire style) using
all fresh plant material
Class 6– East Meets West A design in the oriental free style
manner with no limits on materials
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Section C – Artist
Modern or abstract arrangements with designer’s choice of
materials, but must include fresh roses
Class 7 – Fireworks in July A modern design without
restrictions
Class 8– Tourist Trap Use an accessory
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Section D- Duchess of
Arrangements Award
Any type of design using only fresh roses with dried/ treated
plant material
Class 9– Hiking Trail
Class 10– Utah’s Winter Beauty Use white in the design
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
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Section E – Mini-Royalty
Traditional Miniature Arrangement with all fresh plant material
not to exceed 10” in height, width or
depth.
.
Class 11 – Summertime A mass design
Class 12 – Spring Fling A line or line-mass
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Section F – Mini-Artist
Miniature Modern or abstract design with designer’s choice
of materials, but must include fresh roses, not to
exceed 10” in height, width or depth.
.
Class 13– This is the Place A modern design without restrictions
Class 14 – Copper Connection A modern design
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
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Section G – Judges
Limited to accredited or apprentice judges
that are judging this show. No design or material
restrictions. Type of design must be written on the
entry tag.
Class 15 – Pioneer Past– A standard design
Class 16 – Frosty Morning-A miniature arrangement not to
exceed ten inches in height, width or depth
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Section H – Novice
For those who have won no more than three first place
awards In the Arrangement Section
A novice may enter any class except Judges section and
mark “N” on the top right corner of the entry tag.
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Section J –Court of Etiquette
Table designs using fresh roses and designer’s choice of
other plant material. No fresh food or silverware permitted.
Class 17-Tailgate Picnic
Use either BYU or U of U for a picnic for two people. Use
standard roses
Class 18– Al fresco on the patio
A functional one place setting for outdoor eating using standard
roses
Class 19– Celebrate
A drinks tray for two people using miniature roses
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Class 20– Tiny Pleasures
A tea party for two or four using doll size dishes and miniature
roses.
Award: Trophy and Certificate for Best of Section
Score Card For Rose Arrangements
Conformance ---------------------------------20 points
a. Roses correctly named
b. Conformance to type of design
Other specific requirements of schedule
Design (5 points per principal) -----------30 points
(Balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, proportion
and scale)
Perfection of the Rose(s) ----------------30 points
Including condition of other plant material
Creativity and Expressiveness ------ 10 points
Distinction ----------------------------------10 points
Unique, sets the design apart, superiority in every
respect. Includes technical execution/construction.
Total --------------------------------------------100 points
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