The Rose Window Newsletter of the Yankee District of the American Rose Society Edited by Andy Vanable

The Rose Window Newsletter of the Yankee District of the American Rose Society EditEd by Andy VAnAblE

July 2015 at the New York Botanical Garden Botanical York at the New Photo Dave canDler R. canina

ARS Fall National Convention September 10-13, 2015, Syracuse, New York

See PAge 9 foR MoRe DetAilS 1 Silence of the Roses by Stephanie Vanable

'Lady Elsie May' Photo: Andy Vanable

Such loving beings, behold! Only giving it away, A flower none can match. To heal a broken heart But that of a rose, I seek. We never meant to betray?

Such hope it all gives us. Show me old rose, I beg! Can it be Love? Peace? Lust? Are thy a power of old? Or, is it deception? So old that we have trust: Do we hold a rose too great? To heal a broken heart. A power to mend all? To stem the trail of a tear? Or it is true of this rose? To show what we can’t say? Can it bring peace and love? To give the person we love Does it give in to our desire? A key to our locked soul? Or can it be we’re lost? Or is it all for naught?

2 Table of Contents

Silence of the Roses, by Stephanie Vanable ...... 2 District Officers ...... 4 District Judges ...... 4 District Consulting Rosarians ...... 5 From the District Director ...... 6 District Secretary’s Report — March, 2015 ...... 7 ARS Fall National Convention ...... 9 ARS Fall National Program ...... 10 The E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden, by Jim Wagner ...... 11 The Yankee District Rose Convention 2015, by Suni Bolar ...... 14 Wee Intruders Spread Dread, by Marci Martin ...... 17 News From Around the District District Director Citations ...... 19 Silver Award Medal ...... 19 Outstanding Judge Award ...... 19 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian ...... 20 ARS Bronze Award Recipient ...... 20 Bits and Pieces ...... 21 Interested in Becoming a Rose Show Judge? ...... 21 2014 ARS Photography Contest ...... 22 Local Society Shows Connecticut Rose Society ...... 25 Rhode Island Rose Society ...... 28 New England Rose Society ...... 33 ARS News Reclassified Rose ...... 39 Roses in Review ...... 39

The Rose Window is the official publication of the Yankee District of the American Rose Society. It is published each February and July and distributed free of charge electronically to the members of the Yankee District. All members are encouraged to submit items for publication in The Rose Window. Deadline for submissions is the last Monday of January and June of each calendar year. The information contained withinThe Rose Window is based upon the research, ideas, experiences and/ or opinions of the authors. The Yankee District, its officers, directors, editors, and the American Rose Society and its affilites accept no responsibility for any commissions, errors, or omissions. No reprinting of the material located within this bulletin is allowed without the written permission of the 'Evelyn' author and editor. When reprinting information, please include author, photographer, editor, and publication Photo Dave Candler date from which the material originated.

3 District Directors

District Director CRAIG DORSCHEL

Secretary Chairman of Consulting Rosarians AudREy OSbORn and Region 0 Director DAVE LONG Treasurer STEVE ROGERS Roses in Review Coordinator and Past District Director Member of Natonal Nominatng OZ OSbORn Commitee, District Prizes and Awards Chairman Webmaster OZ OSbORn PATSY CUNNINGHAM

Chairman of Horticulture Judges Kidz N’ Roses and Deputy District Director AudREy OSbORn dAVE CiAK Newsletter Chairman of Arrangement Judges Andy VAnAblE CRAIG DORSCHEL

District Judges

David Candler Michael Fuss Wally Parsons David Cannistraro david long Clarence Rhodes Michael Chute Lee Macneil Carol Rogers David Ciak Marci Martin Stephen Rogers Edward Cunningham John Mattia Linda Shamoon Patricia Cunningham Teresa Mosher Andrew Vanable Gregory Davis Audrey Osborn **Floral Arrangement Judge Craig Dorschel** William Osborn

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Hello fellow Yankee District Rosarians. the time has passed for discounted registration fees, it is Summer is the busy season for rosarians. I hope still possible to register. National Conventions are always that while you are keeping up with the watering, enjoyable. Those featuring the inauguration of a new deadheading, fertilizing and spraying (if you do it) that ARS President are especially so, and this one will be no you take the time to look at (and smell!) the roses. exception. An outstanding list of international speakers has been recruited, and the program is organized such In this issue, we recap our rose shows. While we can that it should be possible to hear them all. You owe it to time the blooming for a fall show by timing our summer yourselves to attend if at all possible. pruning, spring shows are at the mercy of Mother Nature. All we can do is take our best guesses at timing At the convention, I will be installed as your District the shows and cross our fingers. The last two winters Director for a second term. I have truly enjoyed serving were anything but mild, but the subsequent result was you, my constituents, and the ARS for the last three quite different. Last year, the bloom was very late, which years. Thanks for your support, and I’m really looking was not helpful for the earlier shows. Though the New forward to the next three years. England show was blessed with the largest number of roses seen in many years. This year, the extremely snowy second half winter resulted in as late a pruning for me as I can remember (finishing on May 6). Then May turned into July and the roses bolted into bloom starting even before Memorial Day. Naturally, I was concerned for our shows, but there were beautiful displays of roses at all of them. Somehow, the roses always come through. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated, especially to those who do the hard work of organizing and setting up the shows. Our next big event is the National Convention in Syracuse, September 10 through 13. Rather than hold our 'Pristine' traditional fall event that weekend, our four non-traveling Photo: Dave Candler trophies will be contested as part of the national show and we will have a brief district meeting there. While

6 Secretary’s Report, March, 2015 Audrey Osborn

The meeting was called to order by District Director, CONSULTING ROSARIANS (Dave Long) — There are 37 Craig Dorschel. Craig announced that financial reports active Consulting Rosarians in the District. Most of them and agendas were available for those who needed them, need a chemical seminar to stay current. and asked for additions to the agenda. WEBSITE (Patsy Cunningham) — URI has upgraded its Sandy Long asked to have a discussion on the status server, and the upgrade seems to have fixed the problem of the New Hampshire Rose Society. The agenda was of messages bouncing back. Patsy said if we didn’t approved with the addition. receive something from her in the next couple of days, to contact her, and she will make sure to put you back Last year’s Secretary’s report was approved. on the list. CoMMittee RePoRtS ROSES IN REVIEW (Oz Osborn) — There were twenty five NEWSLETTER (Andy Vanable) — Andy read a letter he reports on 37 roses. Oz noted that often times only one wrote about his visions for the newsletter. He said in person reports on a rose. Oz will publish the reports if part that the newsletter is the base of an organization, there are three or more comments on any one rose. To and it is our newsletter, not his. And as such, he needs spray? Or, not to spray? Oz hopes for more reports next contributions from Yankee District members of pictures, year. stories, events and happenings around the District to incorporate into the newsletter. MEMBERSHIP (Mike Fuss) — There has been a loss in ARS membership down 8.6% from 2006, and currently, PRIZES & AWARDS (John Mattia) — John stated that it is down 2.6% per year. In 2015, there are 7,736 ARS George Doorakian was most deserving of the Silver Medal members. In 2014, there were 306 District members. that he was awarded at the banquet dinner. John stated Currently, there are 283 members (down twenty three) that he enjoyed his terms in office on the District and in the Yankee District (which is a 7.5% decrrease in National level. He nominated Oz Osborn to the position membership since last year). Discussed were two ways of PRIZES and AwARdS. Oz accepted the nomination, to attract new members — from the website and trial and was voted in as the new Yankee DISTRICT PRIZES memberships. A discussion insued as to whether or not and AWARDS CHAIR. members could sign up through PayPal. HORTICULTURE JUDGING (Dave Ciak) — Next year, the TREASURER’S REPORT and DISTRICT BUDGET — Steve Yankee District needs to hold a judging seminar at the Rogers was not present. There was one addition to the Spring Convention in Newport, Rhode Island. Most of report, a one-time expense of $75.00 for the District the District judges need to attend. Ralph Moore plaque. The District has a reasonable ARRANGEMENT JUDGING (Craig Dorschel) — Craig cushion. We are in good financial shape for the next nominated himself to the position as Chair of year. Dave Long’s expense of $600.00 was donated by Arrangement Judging. There will be an arrangement the District to the ARS. Next year, the Direct will make program on August 14th headed by Nancy Redington the contribution to the ARS. If there is time and space we at the New England Rose Society. It will be “Moving up will have a one-hour District meeting in Syracuse. The from Traditional Arrangements.” There will be a novice Treasurer’s Report and Budget was voted on and passed. class for arrangers at the Syracuse convention.

7 Secretary’s Report continued

DISTRICT ELECTIONS — In September, there are three • 2018 New England will host the convention District offices that need to be filled: • 2019 Lower Cape will host the convention. • District Member of the National Nominating • The conventions will continue to be on a four-year Committee — John Mattia presently holds this rotation. Discussion on the future of the District position, and having the Yankee District with a national conventions beyond 2019 — Patsy Cunningham presence in ARS National Activities is important. suggested maybe having a convention every other John’s term will be over. Oz Osborn was nominated year. It was suggested to have the conventions at a and appointed to be the next Yankee District Member common place. of the National Nominating Committee. • Possible National Convention in the District —An • District Secretary — Audrey Osborn is presently exploratory committee was formed to look into hosting the District Secretary. Audrey was nominated and a National ARS Convention (possibly Spring of 2017). reappointed as District Secretary. Dave Cannistraro, Marion Cafferky, Audrey Osborn, Greg Davis, Craig Dorschel, and Dave Long will form ° District Treasurer —Steve Rogers is presently the the committee. The committee will correspond with District Treasurer. Steve Rogers was renominated and group emails. Freeconferencecall.com was suggested reappointed as District Treasurer. for meetings. Noted that there is a company that will olD BUSiNeSS work with the hotel and ARS for booking, etc. The split Recap of 2015 Convention in Brewster — The Osborns for hosting a convention is currently, 60% (Society) said the convention financially looks promising — The 40% (ARS). District should be fine monetarily. Joe Gibson, the Chair of the upcoming Syracuse Dave Long inquired about the status of the New Convention in 2015, made a few suggestions and Hampshire Rose Society. New Hampshire has not paid pointers to keep in mind when planning a convention, their ARS dues. Sue Mascott said they might disband. such as conflicting dates (when another event is Laura at ARS headquarters sent out a beautiful template, being held in town), fire codes — building capacity which Craig sent to Susan to distribute to the 45 ARS (addendees had to cut off at 340 for the Syracuse members living in the State of New Hampshire. Susan Convention). stated that she will think about disbanding the Society. • Travel expenses for the directors were approved. The NeW BUSiNeSS meeting was adjourned by District Director, Craig • Craig spoke about the upcoming fall convention in Dorschel. Syracuse. It will be a combined Three-District Show with trophies from the New York, Penn-Jersey, and Yankee Districts brought to the show. • 2016 Yankee District Convention will be held April 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Newport, Rhode Island. Cindy and Irwin Ehrenreich will be the chairs. Craig suggested Jeff Ware, the Executive Director of ARS, to be invited to the convention. ‘Dr. John Dickman’ • 2017 Connecticut will host the convention Photo: Dave Candler

8 ARS Fall National Convention September 10-13, 2015 Syracuse, New York

Join the American Rose Society for the Ulti mate Celebrati on of ALL that is Roses.

For all who love roses and love growing roses, the American Rose Society 2015 Fall Nati onal Conventi on is where you will want to be! Our esteemed speakers are gathering from around the world to celebrate the rose, and provide you with an experience of learning, enlightenment and friendship!

The best exhibitors of roses in the country will be here to compete for top prizes, along with top rose photographers and arrangers. Maybe YOU will join in the competi ti on too?

New York District - District Officers & Committees 7/24/15 3:21 PM New York District - District Officers & Committees 7/24/15 3:21 PM hosted by the New york, Penn-Jersey, and yankee Districts of the American Rose Society

New York District - District Officers & Committees 7/24/15 3:21 PM

NEW YORK DISTRICT DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

District Director: Historian Ann Gibson (315) 682-9688 Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 [email protected] [email protected]

Assistant District Director: Horticulture Judges Louis Arce (347) 495-5637 Jackie Bruskin (914) 961-8903 [email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer: Local Society Relations Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 [email protected] [email protected] NEW YORK DISTRICT DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES Recording Secretary: Membership/FundNEW RaisingYORK Committee DISTRICT DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES Carol Basener (588) 377-0892 Rosemarie Murphy (570) 977-2253 [email protected] [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary: Miniature/Miniflora Roses Pat Morreale Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 [email protected] [email protected] 9 District Director: Historian Regional Director: Nominations,District Prizes &Director Awards : Historian Region 1 CarltonAnn & Barbara Gibson Blanchard (315) 682-9688 Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 Elaine Adler (610) 692-5631 (315)Ann 488-5866 Gibson (315) 682-9688 Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Garden Roses [email protected] NY DISTRICT COMMITTEES Nancy Marr (631) 427-8079 Committee Chairpersons [email protected] Assistant District Director: Horticulture Judges Arrangement Judges PublicAssistant Gardens District Director: Horticulture Judges http://www.arsnewyorkdistrict.com/District-Officers---Committees.html Louis Arce (347)Page 495-5637 1 of 2 Jackie Bruskin (914) 961-8903 Louis Arce (347) 495-5637 Jackie Bruskin (914) 961-8903 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer: Local Society Relations Treasurer: Local Society Relations Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 Joe Gibson (315) 682-9688 Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Recording Secretary: Membership/Fund Raising Committee Recording Secretary: Membership/Fund Raising Committee Carol Basener (588) 377-0892 Rosemarie Murphy (570) 977-2253 Carol Basener (588) 377-0892 Rosemarie Murphy (570) 977-2253 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary: Miniature/Miniflora Roses Corresponding Secretary: Miniature/Miniflora Roses Pat Morreale Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 Pat Morreale Dave Stever (315) 457-4729 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Regional Director: Nominations, Prizes & Awards Regional Director: Nominations, Prizes & Awards Region 1 Carlton & Barbara Blanchard Region 1 Carlton & Barbara Blanchard Elaine Adler (610) 692-5631 (315) 488-5866 Elaine Adler (610) 692-5631 (315) 488-5866 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Old Garden Roses Old Garden Roses NY DISTRICT COMMITTEES Nancy Marr (631) 427-8079 NY DISTRICT COMMITTEES Nancy Marr (631) 427-8079 Committee Chairpersons [email protected] Committee Chairpersons [email protected]

Arrangement Judges Public Gardens Arrangement Judges Public Gardens http://www.arsnewyorkdistrict.com/District-Officers---Committees.html Page 1 of 2 http://www.arsnewyorkdistrict.com/District-Officers---Committees.html Page 1 of 2 ARS Fall National Program

Wednesday Friday september 9, 2015 september 11, 2015 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM ARS FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING CONVENTION ORIENTATION AND AGRS UPDATE Want to make the most of your Rose Convention experience? Meet convention organizers and convention veterans who will thursday share with you their tips for maximizing all that is available to you. And, the American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™), september 10, 2015 the national rose testing program, has made its first selections 8:00 AM TO 8:30 AM and will give a brief update to convention attendees. All are ARS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING welcome whether you are a first-timer or a veteran! Presenter: Jolene Adams, ARS President, Hayward, CA 8:45 AM TO 5:00 PM Members of the Convention Committee ARS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Jeff Wyckoff, AGRS™, Des Moines, WA 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM tOuR ROSE SHOW CHAMPIONS Dickman Farms and Beak & Skiff Orchards What goes into growing and grooming a National Rose Show winner? The best rose exhibitors in the country are here, and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM they will share their insights in this informative panel. EARLY REGISTRATION Moderator: Pat Shanley 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ARS Vice President, Glen Cove, New York WELCOME TO NEW YORK! Panelists: Bill Kozemchak, Levittown, PA COME AS A ROSE AND WELCOME RECEPTION Bob Martin, Escondido, CA Greet old friends and make new ones as we kick off the Don Myers, Wake Forest, NC Convention with light appetizers, a no-host bar and a preview of Convention activities! Come dressed as your favorite rose, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM but add an aura of mystery to let others guess which rose you A LOOK AT THE GREAT ROSE are! Save your big reveal for the stage as we award prizes for FAMILIES OF EUROPE best costume and also reward those who were able to identify Luncheon, Roundtables and the most roses in the room! Featured Speaker After the reception, explore and enjoy the many dining options in Syracuse for your dinner. Consider exploring nearby Destiny A look back at the many multi- USA, a 2.4 million square foot shopping complex with full generational families who have lead and shaped the field of price and value retail, fine dining and entertainment venues. roses over the decades. Ask the hotel about their free shuttle service to Destiny USA. Featured Speaker: Alain Meilland, Meilland International Cannet des Maures, France

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10 The E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden A 2015 Review & 90th Anniversaries in This Garden by Jim Wagner Photo by Easchiff by Photo

It is likely that many of you are familiar with the E.M. Why this rose garden came to Mills Memorial Rose Garden in the public rose garden be named for Dr. Mills? in Thornden Park in Syracuse. But, you may, or may not, Subsequent to the City’s purchase of the Thornden be aware that this is the third location for a public rose Park, the beloved president of the Syracuse Rose Society garden in Syracuse. These gardens were initially known (SRS), and the then president of the American Rose as “municipal” rose gardens. Society, Dr. Edmund M. Mills, a local Methodist minister and Syracuse Rose Society founder, was seriously ill e. M. Mills Memorial Rose garden — the third and away. In his absence from Society activities, it was location of a public rose garden in Syracuse proposed that a municipal rose garden be named for The first municipal rose garden was at Kirk Park, Dr. Mills to commemorate his service to American rose following the setting aside by the Syracuse Parks growing. Department of three acres of the park for roses on May Within the SRS a committee was appointed to assume 9, 1911. Three years later, these roses were moved to the responsibility of such a rose garden. Letters and Mt. Olympus, where they remained there until the early other communications took place between the Syracuse 1920s, when this land was acquired by Syracuse University Mayor, the Parks Department, and the then SRS vice- for its School of Forestry. On December 13, 1921, the president, Dr. G. Griffin Lewis to meet to choose the city of Syracuse purchased the unoccupied American location for this rose garden. The site chosen was about countryside estate, Thornden, from the heirs of a Major two acres at the southwest entrance to the park (near Alexander Davis, who had acquired the land in 1873. Syracuse University). It is believed that the name, Thornden, came from the A tentative plan was for a circular plot, with a pillared hawthorn, a common native tree in Britain and America. garden-house in the center (like spokes from an axle), A species that was, and still is, on the Park property. with eight paths radiating outward. Four of these spokes 11 E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden cont.

would be spanned ten feet apart for climbers, and the Municipal Rose Garden in Thornden Park, is now called other four spokes were to be bordered on each sidebar the E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden. with rows of pillar and standard roses. These eight spokes A lower rose garden in 1931 (four for the arches for the climbing and four for the brick covered paths), are still in place. Initially, only climbers In 1931, a lower garden, across from the present and standards were to be paid by the SRS treasury, but garden, was dedicated, but this garden was later it was later decided that all the roses were to be the gift abandoned (probably around 1940). A few years ago, of the Society or friends of the Society. A letter was sent when we had a hot, dry summer, outlines of the beds to the Post Standard requesting help in the obtaining of where these roses were planted were visible. funds for plantings in this garden. The response locally Replacement of roses lost in the Mills Rose and all over the country by admirers of Dr. Mills, was far garden from the harsh winter of 2013-14 greater than expected, with the final number of roses Prior to the harsh winter of 2013-14, there were about bushes funded being greater than 5,000. 5,000 rose bushes of many different types and varieties formal Dedication of this garden, July 2, 1924 in the garden. Like many of us had had, there was a considerable loss of roses. At the time of this writing On July 2, 1924 the garden was dedicated as The (mid-April), it is anticipated that we will receive about Edmund M. Mills Rose-Garden. By the time of the 150 to 175 full-size bushes from an order approved by dedication, Dr. Mills had recovered from his illness, the Syracuse Parks Department. 35 of these roses were was still active, and took part in the actual dedication. paid for by SRS, (the cost of which, was partially covered According to newspaper accounts of this event, there by a donation from one of our newer members), and 40 were 200,000 blooms on 6,000 rose bushes, that had exhibition-type hybrid tea roses were ordered for a bed been planted the prior year. It is believed that 'Lady in memory of Win Gaskin. The donation came from an Ursula,' a pink Hybrid Tea rose, is the oldest rose planting organization that Win was very active in. In addition, one in the garden. In the 1925 ARS Annual there is a photo SRS member will be providing the funds to purchase 60 opposite page 33 showing the Mills Garden at the time miniature roses to replace those lost in the miniature of its dedication on July 2, 1924. The Edmund M. Mills beds.

Dr. E. M. Mills in rose-garden of Mrs. Harriett R. Foote Marblehead, Mass. ARS Annual 1924

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Replacement of roses lost in the Mills Rose Garden from the harsh winter of 2013-14.

Prior to theThe harsh Edmund winter M. ofMills 2013 Municipal-14, there Rose-Garden were about in5,000 Thornden rose bushes Park, Syracuse, of many differentN. Y., types and varieties in this garden.dedicated Like July many 2, 1924,of us, therein honor was of a the considerable President oflost the of American roses in this Rose garden Society. last year. At the time this is being writtenARS Annual (mid -1925April) , it is anticipated we should be receiving about 150 to 175 full size bushes from the order approved by the Syracuse Parks Department, 35 paid for by SRS, cost of which was partially covered by a donation from one of our newer members, and 40 exhibition type hybrid tea roses for a bed in memory of theWin second Gaskin best being rose paid garden for by ain donation the from an organization thatJuly Win 2, was2014, very the active 90th in Anniversary. In addition, one of our members will be providing the funds to purchase 60 miniature roses to replace those lost in the miniature beds Unitedin this garden States. Award of the dedication of the e. M. Mills Memorial Rose garden Prior to a Thefew secondyears ago,best rtheose Millsgarden Rose in the Garden United Stateswas Award. considered one of ten AARS accredited public display On July 2, 2014, the Mills Garden celebrated its 90th Prior to a few years ago, the Mills Rose Garden was considered one of ten AARS accredited public display rose gardensrose in Newgardens York in New State. York Each State year, in which several several of of theanniversary finest new withvarieties a cake of roses during were acontributed coffee bybreak AARS in the the finest fornew display varieties in these of gardens roses for werethe public contributed to view by priorgardens. to their Anbeing article introduced recognizing to the general this event public thewas included following year. A year or so before AARS became defunct; the Mills Garden was recognized as the second the AARS forbest display rose ingarden these in gardensthe United for States. the public to in the SRS Bulletin, The Empire Rosarian, and the ARS &

th You view, prior toJuly being 2, 2014, introduced the 90 to Anniversary the general of thepublic dedication the of thenewsletters. E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden following year. A year or so before AARS became defunct, On July 2, 2014, the Mills Garden celebrated its 90th anniversary with a cake during coffee break at these the Mills Gardengardens was that recognized day. An asarticle the recognizingsecond best this rose event was included in the SRS Bulletin, The Empire Rosarian and garden in thethe United ARS &States. You newsletters.

Cake and group photo of those present at the time of the celebration of the 90th anniversaryCake ofand the group dedication photo of of those the E. present M. Mills at theMemorial time ofRose the celebrationGarden on July 2, 2014. of the 90th anniversary of the dedication of the E. M. Mills th June 22, 2015, 90 AnniversaryMemorial of the dedicationRose Garden of theon JulyGazebo 2, 2014 in the Mills Rose Garden

Information for this is included is in a separate article to be included in this or a subsequent newsletter. 13 File: Mills Garden 2015 Review (04/22/2015)

THE YANKEE DISTRICT ROSE CONVENTION 2015 By Dr. Suni Bolar, Consulting Rosarian

The Yankee District Rose Convention held on March 20-22nd at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA, was one of the best conventions that my husband Rafiq and I have ever attended. We were one of the speakers at the convention giving a presentation on ‘Rose Hybridizing 101.’

Provincetown, MA. Photo by Suni Bolar. It was our first visit to Cape Cod, MA and we were really excited, especially our children Rhea and Adam. We left New Jersey early morning on Friday, March 19th, beating the snow storm all the way to Brewster, MA. We arrived at 3:30 pm which left us with enough time before registration to tour historic Provincetown and to take pictures of the many scenic lighthouses there. The Yankee District Rose Convention 2015 Dr. Suni Bolar CoNSUltiNg RoSARiAN

Reprinted from April, 2015 Rosewaves

The Nickerson editedMansion by at theRafi Ocean q Bolar Edge Resort. Ocean EdgeOcean Resort Edge inResort Brewster, Inn Brewster, MA. Photos Massachusett by Suni Bolar. s Photo: Suni Bolar

The Yankee District Rose Conventi on held on March during which we had a wonderful get-together with old 20-22nd, 2015 at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, friends and also ti me to make new ones. The hospitality Massachusett s, was one of the best conventi ons that my room was a popular venue throughout the conventi on husband Rafi q and I have ever att ended. We were one of to hang out with friends over good food, wine, and good 8 the speakers at the conventi on giving a presentati on on camaraderie. It was well stocked by Greg Davis.

‘Rose Hybridizing 101.’ The fi rst speaker on Saturday, was noted Redneck It was our fi rst visit to Cape Cod, Massachusett s, Rosarian, Chris VanCleave, (also the host of the Rose and we were really excited (especially our children, Chat Podcast). Chris presented an informati ve talk on Rhea and Adam). We left New Jersey early morning on ‘Social Media and Roses.’ Chris is an awesome rose

Friday, March 19th, beati ng the snowstorm all the way ambassador for to Brewster, Massachusett s. We arrived at 3:30 p.m., the American Rose which left us with enough ti me before registrati onto Society and for THE YANKEEtour DISTRICT historic ProvincetownROSE CONVENTION and to 2015 take pictures of the the rose world. By Dr. Suni Bolar, Consulting Rosarian many scenic lighthouses there. He, and his lovely The Yankee District Rose Convention held on March 20-22nd at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA, wife, Tina Lovvorn- was one of the best conventions thatThe my husband venue Rafiq of theand I conventihave ever attended. on was We thewere one‘Ocean of the Edge speakers at the convention giving Resorta presentation and Golf on ‘Rose Club.’ Hybridizing The hotel’s 101.’ Nickerson Mansion was VanCleave, are built in 1890 and is listed doing an amazing in the Nati onal Register job in spreading of Historic Places. The the joy of growing rooms were luxurious roses.

with spectacular views the second Chris VanCleave. of the ocean and the speaker was ARS grounds off ered several Vice Presidenti al candidate, Sam Jones, who gave an architectural elements interesti ng presentati on on ‘American Rose Society’s for photography. delegati on in China, 2013.’ The presentati on gave an Registrati on on Friday insight in to how diff erent countries can collaborate on night was followed by a research projects and advance the art and science of growing roses. Provincetown,Provincetown, MA. Photo Massachusett by Suni Bolar. s delicious buff et dinner, It was our first visit to Cape Cod, MA and wePhoto: were really Suni excited,Bolar especially our children Rhea and Adam. We left New Jersey early morning on Friday, March 19th, beating the snow storm all the way to Brewster, MA. We arrived at 3:30 pm which left us with enough time before registration to tour historic 14 Provincetown and to take pictures of the many scenic lighthouses there.

The Nickerson Mansion at the Ocean Edge Resort. Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA. Photos by Suni Bolar.

Yankee District Convention continued

Bob Marti n Sam Jones

Rafi q and I were the next speakers. Our talk on ‘Rose The plated Saturday night banquet was held in the Hybridizing 101’ was well received. We were happy to Mansion Ballroom, Cape Cod’s largest luxury ballroom. get feedback from the att endees, that they had learned Audrey and Oz Osborn were awarded the Lifeti me a lot from our presentati on, and enjoyed it very much. Yankee District Achievement award by Craig Dorschel. Aft er our presentati on, we adjourned for a buff et George Doorakian was awarded the Silver Honor Medal lunch and got a chance to visit the many vendors at the for 47 years of service to the New England Rose Society conventi on. Patrick Looney and Teresa Mosher did a and the ARS. great job in helping out with the mini rose sale which Craig also announced the winners of the ARS photo was a great success. contest from the Yankee District and showed the winning Bob Marti n, Vice photographs. The Rose Aucti on was a huge success. We Presidenti al candidate were amazed at the quality of bare root roses sold at the for the ARS, was the aucti on! next speaker. His talk on ‘Tools (for roses) you never knew you needed,’ was the most comprehensive talk on tools we have heard to date. It was even more enjoyable with Bob’s Richard Anthony terrifi c sense of humor. We loved the last slide where he showed of a crystal gazing ball predicti ng the winner of the ARS electi on! The last speaker of the day was Richard Anthony, who gave a talk on ‘Top Rated Miniature and Minifl ora Roses.’ Sam Jones giving his talk. Photo by Chris VanCleave. Rafiq and SuniRafi Bolar q beforeand Suni their Bolar talk . Photobefore by their Chris VanCleave. presentati on. Photo: Chris VanCleave

15 Rafiq and I were the next speakers. Our talk on ‘Rose Hybridizing 101’ was well received. We were happy to get feedback from the attendees that they learnt a lot from our presentation and enjoyed it very much.

Rafiq and Suni Bolar giving their talk. Photo by Rhea Bolar. Bob Martin giving his talk. Photo by Suni Bolar.

After our talk, we adjourned for a buffet lunch and got a chance to visit the many vendors at the convention. Patrick Looney and Teresa Mosher did a great job in helping out with the mini rose sale which was a great success.

Bob Martin, Vice Presidential candidate for the ARS, was the next speaker. His talk on ‘Tools (for roses) you never knew you needed’, was the most comprehensive talk on tools we have heard to date. It was even more enjoyable with Bob’s terrific sense of humor. We loved the last slide he showed of a crystal Yankeegazing ball predicting District the winner of theConvention ARS election! continued The last speaker of the day was Richard Anthony, who gave a talk on ‘Top Rated Miniature and Miniflora Roses’. Oz and Audrey Osborn did an amazing job in organizing such an outstanding and enjoyable conventi on. Rafi q and I would defi nitely love to att end future Yankee District Rose Conventi ons.

Oz and Audrey Osborn with their Lifetime Achievement award. GeorgeGeorge and Paula and Doorakian. Paula Doorakian Photo by Suni Bolar. Photo by John Mattia. Photo: Suni Bolar

The plated Saturday night banquet was held in the Mansion Ballroom, Cape Cod’s largest luxury ballroom. Audrey and Oz Osborn were awarded the Life time Yankee District Achievement award by Craig Dorschel. George Doorakian was awarded the Silver Honor Medal for 47 years of service to the New England Rose Society and the ARS.

Audrey Osborn and Chris VanCleave Craig also announced the winners of the ARS photo contest from the Yankee District and showed the winning photographs. The Rose Auction was a huge success. We were amazed at the quality of bare root roses sold at the auction!

Oz and Audrey Osborn did an amazing job in organizing suchDorothy an outstanding and Dave a Ciaknd enjoyable convention. Rafiq and I would definitely love to attend future Yankee District Rose Conventions.

11 Will the real Bob Marti n please stand up! Photo: Marci Marti n

Aft er hours in the “Hospitality” Room.

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Last Monday morning, Bob and I decided to take a story. See the red, deformed stems and foliage on these walk down by the Farmington River. Our little town of wild roses? This is the dreaded ‘Rose Rosette Disease.’ Windsor,  Connecticut, has beautiful, paved walking trails Right here in River City. to take lovely walks in the woods. Windsor’s River Trail   Rose Rosette Disease is vectored by a tiny mite called begins behind the town center, just over the railroad                an eriophyiid mite. It carries the disease in its mouthparts tracks. There is a lovely pond to walk past before walking            and infects roses while feeding. This mite is so small over the bridge that leads into the woods by the river,  that it makes garden-variety two-spotted spider mites and on this particular morning, we were greeted by a  look like buffalos. It spreads by blowing long distances basso-profundo bull frog that was really making a  in the wind, and I suspect birds may carry them in their racket!!   Bob went   over  to the  water’s  edge  to see if  feathers, too, as they love to eat R. multiflora seeds. he could spot him, and my eyes followed Bob walking  These little mites are especially attracted toR. multiflora, past several Rosa multiflora plants, on his way to the 14 but they can blow on to your cultivated roses and spread pond when, what I saw, made me stop in shock! Take the disease to them, too. a good look at the picture I have posted with this I discovered Rose Rosette Disease at the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden back in the summer of 2009. That discovery came with the same feeling of shock I felt last Monday! I had never seen the disease before, but I had been reading about it for years. I called my friends John Mattia, Mike Fuss, and Dr. Jim LaMondia, who is a fabulous scientist and plant pathologist at our Valley Lab Agricultural Station. The plant in question was an old garden rose rambling on the fence line. It had finished blooming, the gardeners had cut it back, and when it began to regrow, it was covered with weird-looking stems that were hyper-prickled and the foliage looked like it

Photo: Marci Martin Photo: had been sprayed with Round-Up. All of the new growth

17 Wee Intruders Spread Dred continued

was terribly distorted. Up until that point, no one knew tiny bloom turns into a small red hip full of seeds. The that Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) was in Connecticut. birds gobble them up and subsequently spread R. Because it had never been here before, Jim LaMondia multiflora far and wide in their droppings and every seed needed to read up on it, but he suggested because of the germinates!! These roses were brought here from Asia terrible symptoms, that we cut back and rogue out the during the great depression to try to hold back the dust plant. He said to put it in black plastic bags and send it bowl in our stricken midwest. They did help to hold the to the incinerator. He also suggested, because the plants soil but they have spread everywhere throughout these at the Park are planted so closely to each other, that we United States. Not everyone is upset about RRD. Many rogue out the roses on either side, as well, and leave the farmers are happy that this disease is killing these wild ground fallow until the next spring. roses that are so out of control on their farmlands. Last summer, my friend, Baldo Villegas, found RRD on It’s very hard to talk about a disease like this. There is the R. multiflora on our neighbor’s property. I also had a no cure for it yet, but Texas A&M University has a team suspicious couple of plants in my yard last spring which headed by David Byrne, that is studying this disease. I rogued out. Later on in the summer, another rose There are volunteers (such as myself) that are on the bush in my garden, 'Whisper,' became symptomatic. I lookout for it, so we can check out where it is spreading. alternated Floramite and Forbid (newer miticides, as I just remember that knowledge is power, and the more the eriophyiid mites are resistant to many miticides) we learn, the closer we will get to stopping this awful whenever I sprayed last summer, in case there were any disease in its tracks. eriophyiid mites blowing around. Because I was pretty If you suspect that you have RRD in your garden, sure I had demolished all the mites, I left 'Whisper' in the please take a cutting in a sealed plastic bag to your local garden until this spring. After several weeks of growing, ag station to report it. Then, rogue the plant out, put it it threw a couple suspicious stems, so I cut it back, dug it in a black plastic bag and take it to the dump like I did. out, and sent it to the dump in a black plastic bag. Also, join the American Rose Society. The American Rose This winter, our neighbors took out all the R. multiflora magazine has many articles on RRD, and as progress is at the bottom of our hill. (What wonderful neighbors)! made in finding a cure, I’m sure it will be posted there This is your first line of defense against RRD because the first . . . which will be a major relief to rosarians from sea tiny mites seem to prefer R. multiflora to other roses. to shining sea. R. multiflora is on the noxious weed list because each

Rose Rosette Disease often varies in its appearance, depending on the microclimate and host plant it is in. Be on the lookout for any unusual and

abnormal growth. Andy Vanable Photo:

18 News From Around the District District Director Citations The Yankee District honored Audrey and oz osborn with well-deserved District Citations at the District Convention last March. Congratulations, Audery and Oz, and a very big THANK YOU for all of your hard work and dedication you have given to the District. Photo: John Mattia Photo: 2015 District Director Citation recipients Audrey and Oz Osborn Silver Medal Award The highest honor that can be given by the Yankee District to any member is the ARS Silver Medal. Recipients of the medal do exemplary work above and beyond for the local, district, and national organizations. This year’s recipient of the Silver Medal is George Doorakian. Congratulations, George, and thank you for your many

years of service to the District. 2015 Silver Medal Recipient George Doorakian with District Director, Craig Dorschel Outstanding Judge Award Each year the Yankee District honors a judge in the District as the Outstanding Judge of the Year. Judges who receive this award are honored for their knowledge of growing and showing the finest specimens, and for making good, fair, and impartial decisions, while judging. Carol Rogers is the recipient of the Yankee District 2015 Outstanding Judge. Congratulations, Carol! 2015 Outstanding Judge, Carol Rogers, with District Chair of Judges and Deputy District Director, Dave Ciak 19 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian

The Outstanding Rosarian Award is given to the District Consulting Rosarian who exemplifies teaching rose culture and information about the enjoyment of the rose. George Doorakian from the New England Rose Society is the recipient of the 2015 Yankee District Consulting Rosarian Award. Congratulations, George on a well-deserved honor.

 2015 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian, George Doorakian       with District  Chair of Consulting    Rosarians and Region 0    Director, Dave  Long                  Silver  Medal   recipients in  attendance at the   Yankee District    Convention  March, 2015

ARS Bronze Award for Outstanding Service to a Local Society  

 The highest honor that can be bestowed by a local  society to one of its members is the Bronze Award. In June, the Connecticut Rose Society bestowed this honor to Becky Martorelli, for her outstanding service to the Connecticut Rose Society. Congratulations, Becky. Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Becky Martorelli with CRS President, Mirjana Toyn and Marci Martin 20

     

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Congratulations tolinda Shamoon for receiving her Becky Martorelli received two Awards of Merit accreditation as an ARS Horticulture Judge. for her articles titled “Recipes with Roses” that Mirjana toyn received three Awards of Merit for were published in the May and August issues of The her articles titled “Roses, Love and Secrets,” “A French Connecticut Rose, edited by Dave Long. Connection,” and “Got OGRs? Perpetual Love” that Carol Ann Rogers received two Awards of Merit were published in the February, August, and November for her articles titled “Carol Ann’s Health and Safety issues of The Connecticut Rose, edited by Dave Long. Corner” that were published in the February and November issues of The Connecticut Rose, edited by dave long.

FEBRUARY 2014

the Rose Window, edited by Andy Vanable THE ROSE and Susan Mascott received a Bronze Award in the 2014 ARS Newsletter WINDOW

Competition. Congratulations Andy and Newsletter of theYankee District of the American Rose Society Susan, and MANy ThANkS to everyone Edited by Susan Mascott & AndyVanable who contributed items to include 2014 Yankee District Convention in the newsletter. Wine and Roses – March 21-23, 2014

On March 21, 22, 23, 2014 the New England Rose and educational weekends with all of your rose friends Society will be hosting the 2014 Yankee District from around the district. Convention of the American Rose Society at the On Friday night after the arranging workshop and Holiday Inn in Taunton, Massachusetts (see page 13-16 dinner, we will be having our usual informal collation for sign up details or visit http://arsyankee.org/).This and wine-tasting in our hospitality room. Saturday will year, the convention will have a special workshop on Interested in Becoming a Rose Showfeature a plethora of knowledgeableJudge? speakers from Arranging with Roses on Friday, March 21st. Space is around the world informing us about the many uses of limited, and if you are interested in participating in this roses, followed by our annual raffle, banquet dinner and highly informative and educational workshop, you awards ceremony.We cap off the evening with a slide THE FOLLOWING ARE THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: should register early. show presentation, rose auction, and retire once again If you have never been to a district convention, now to the hospitality room. On Sunday morning, we will 1. Must be an ARS regular or joint member 36 months beforeis the perfect7. time Must to start be attending of these high fun-filled integrityhave our annualYankee and put District aside meeting. personal applying. preferences. 2. Must have personally grown garden roses or been involved 8. Must be diplomatic and constructive. in their culture for five years. 9. Must have won two ARS certificates and five blue ribbons 3. Must know the characteristics of at least 100 varieties for at least three years, in at least five rose shows. across a range of classes. 10. Must have clerked in at least three rose shows. 4. Must know and follow show rules and be aware of ARS 11. Must complete a judging school and pass the written and judging standards. practical tests. 5. Must be detail oriented. iF intEREStEd, COntACt dAVE CiAK, yAnKEE diStRiCt 6. Must be able to make and backup decisions. CHAIRMAN OF JUDGES AT [email protected].

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CONGRATULATIONS to John Mattia for his receiving recognition in the 2014 American Rose Society Photography Contest (Master Classes). John received first prizes in classes 14.2, 14.3, and 14.5; second prize in class 14.1; fourth in classes 14.3 and 14.4; fifth in classes 14.1, 14.2, and 14.4. Excellent pictures, John, and what creativity! Class 14-3 'Robusta' class 14-2 Arranger: Nancy Redington Portfolio: What’s in a Rose Name? Class 14-5

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Seventy Fifth Anniversary Founder’s Day Luncheon

SEVENTYSEVENTY FIFTH FIFTHwith ANNIVERSARY Guest ANNIVERSARY Speaker Peggy Martin -4:00 on October 17, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FOUNDERS FOUNDERS DAY DAY LUNCHEON Ð 12:00 LUNCHEON Guest Speaker Peggy Martin Guest Speaker 17, 2015Tewksbury Peggy Country Martin Club October 1880 Main Street, Tewksbury, Massachusettshe 01876 October 17, 2015 $40.00 Ð 12:00 PerOur Person-4:00 guest speaker ~ Louisiana.~ S TewksburyTewksbury JoinCountry Country the New Club Club England 18801880 Rose MainMainelebration. Society St. St. Tewksbury, Tewksbury, for a Once-in-a-Lifetime MA MA 01876 01876 Celebration.

Our guestLifetime speaker willC be Peggy Martin, a renowned Rosarian history. from Louisiana,, awho renowned will speak Rosarian on the historyfrom of the “Peggy Martin Rose.” Join usJoin for us a forOnceA Buffet a Once in aof: inLifetime aMixed Green Celebration. Salads, Rolls Our & Butter, guest speakerChicken Parmesan, Grilled will be willPeggy be Peggy MartinSalmon Martin, a renowned Filet, Penne Rosarian Pasta with from Marinara, Louisiana. Vegetable She Medley, will speak on the Peggy Martin Rose will speak on theAssorted Peggy Pastries,Martin RoseAnniversary history. Cake, Coffee and Tea will be served. Cash bar will be available, door prizes and Big Boy’s Raffle! Please make out a check to the NERS

for $40.00 per person and mail to: Lee Forsythe, P.O. Box 1287 Forestdale, Massachusetts 02644 Payment must be received by September 4, 2015. “The Peggy Martin Rose”

23 Connecticut Rose Show June 21, 2015

Queen - Natasha Monet Miniflora Spray - Shawn Sease Founders Trophy - Natasha Monet John Mattia David Candler John Mattia     King - Moonstone Miniature Full Bloom - Fairhope Three Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora John Mattia Sue Redway Keepsake, Natasha Monet, Touch of Class   John Mattia Princess - Hot Princess Miniflora Full Bloom - Show Stopper  John Mattia Dave and Dorothy Ciak Rainbow Collection   Elina, Hot Princess,  Keepsake Court - Elina Genesis (No Entries)    Natasha Monet, Uncle Joe John Mattia   Dowager Queen - Tuscany Superb John Mattia Court - Keepsake Janice Champagne    Ron Brand Memorial John Mattia   Victorian Queen - Chevy Chase Great Maiden’s Blush Court - Rock & Roll Steve and Carol Ann Rogers Harison’s Yellow, Salet Sue Redway    Single Petal - Starry Night Mike Fuss  Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Full Bloom Sue Redway Novice Exhibitor - Mister Lincoln Rosemary Harkness    Large Flower Climber - Excelsa Jason Hartling Sue Redway  Mike Fuss Fragrance - Bishop’s Castle Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Spray   Classic Shrub - F. J. Grootendorst Maari Lang (No Entries)  Mike Fuss  Seedling (No Entries) Floribunda Single - Lime Sublime   Modern Shrub (No Award) Best Knockout - Double Knockout Steve and Carol Ann Rogers    David Austin Shrub Sue Redway Floribunda Spray - Livin’ Easy   William Shakespeare 2000   Naturally Grown Roses - Sexy Rexy Sue Redway dave and Sandy long   Patricia Barnish  Polyantha Spray - The Fairy Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora English Box   Donna Fuss Memorial Trophy Steve and Carol Ann Rogers (No Award)    F. J. Grootendorst   Miniature Queen - Magic Show Miniature and Miniflora English Box Mike Fuss  David Candler (No Entries)     Lily Shohan Trophy (Best Old Garden Rose)  Miniature King - Giggles Old Garden Rose English Box Chevy Chase Rich Mascola    Louise Odier, Fantin-Latour, Mme Plantier Steve and Carol Ann Rogers Miniature Princess - X-Rated dave and Sandy long Best English Box Sue Redway   Small Garden - (No Award) Louise Odier, Fantin-Latour,Mme Plantier Miniature Court - Chelsea Belle Bill Turull Memorial Trophy dave and Sandy long Steve and Carol Ann Rogers    Sally Holmes Sweepstakes Miniature Court - Child’s Play dave and Sandy long Sue Redway Rich Mascola   Dave and June Berg Rose Bowl ROSE SHOW IN PHOTOGRAPHS Miniflora Queen - Whirlaway (No Entries) Best in Show - Betty Boop Dave and Dorothy Ciak Dave and Dorothy Ciak Trophy Janice Champagne Miniflora King - Shameless Moonbeam, Cooper Most Perfect Stage - Betty Boop Dave and Dorothy Ciak Dave & Dorothy Ciak Janice Champagne Miniflora Princess - First Choice Cycle of Bloom - Impatient Sprays - Dainty Bess Dave and Dorothy Ciak 25Maari Lang Janice Champagne Miniflora Court Rose-in-a-Bowl (Large) - Be-Bop One Bloom or Spray Old Garden Rose, Abby’s Angel, Baldo Villegas, Double Take David Candler Shrub, and Large Flower Climber Dave and Dorothy Ciak Rose-in-a-Bowl (Miniature and Miniflora) R. gallica versicolor (Rosa Mundi) Miniature Spray - Chelsea Belle Memphis Music Janice Champagne Steve and Carol Ann Rogers David Candler 24 Connecticut Rose Show Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Connecticut Rose Society Founder, Dave Berg cutting the ribbon to open the show with Mirjana Toyn and Mike Fuss

Miniature Full Bloom - 'Fairhope' exhibited by Sue Redway and Julia Dibella Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Dave and Dorothy Ciak with a Clean Sweep of the Miniflora Court

25 Connecticut Rose Show Photo: John Mattia Photo: Founders Trophy - 'Natasha Monet' Exhibited by John Mattia Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Sweepstakes winner, Sue Redway with John Mattia Photo: Dave Candler Photo: R. gallica versicolor (Rosa Mundi) Exhibited by Janice Champagne

Miniflora Spray - 'Shawn Sease' Exhibited by David Candler

Novice Exhibitor 'Mister Lincoln' Jason Hartling with John Mattia

Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Dave and Dorothy Miniflora Princess - 'First Choice' Ciak Trophy Exhibited by Dave and Dorothy Ciak 'Moonbeam,' 'Cooper' Exhibited by Dave

and Dorothy Ciak John Mattia Photo:

26 Connecticut Rose Show Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Miniature King - 'Giggles' Rich Mascola Classic Shrub - 'F. J. Grootendorst' Mike Fuss with John Mattia

Miniflora Full Bloom 'Show Stopper' Exhibited by Dave Dowager Queen Naturally Grown Roses - 'Sexy Rexy' and Dorothy Ciak 'Tuscany Superb' Patricia Barnish Exhibited by Janice Champagne Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Fragrance - 'Bishop’s Castle' Bill Turull Memorial Trophy - 'Sally Holmes' Exhibited by Maari Lang Sandy (and Dave) Long with John Mattia

27   Rhode Island Rose Show June 20, 2015    Queen - Smokin’ Hot Dowager Queen - Gallica Macanthra Au Naturel - Molineux Mike and Angie Chute Patsy Cunningham Kathy and Bob Carniaux King - Love and Peace Victorian Queen - Rose  de Rescht The Rhode Island Gold Rosarian Award Ralph and Alice Thomas Rachelle Desrochers Julia Child Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Open Bloom Genesis Award - R. gallica versicolor Audrey and Oz Osborn About Face Andy and Susie Vanable Mystery Rose Ralph and Alice Thomas Classic Shrub - Belle Poitevine Ralph and Alice Thomas Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Spray Audrey and Oz Osborn Seedling & Sports Cherry Parfait Modern Shrub - Lyda Rose Abigail Adams Rose x Unknown Mike and Angie Chute Patsy Cunningam Andy and Susie Vanable Floribunda - Francois Rabelais David Austin Rose - Sir John Betjeman Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich Fragrance (Judge’s Choice) Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich Fragrant Cloud Floribunda or Polyantha Spray Brownell Rose - Golden Arctic Audrey and Oz Osborn Day Breaker Mike and Angie Chute Mike and Angie Chute Fragrance (People’s Choice) English Box Floribundas and Polyanthas The McCartney Rose Large Flowered Climber and  Day Breaker Mike and Angie Chute Hybrid Wichurana Mike and Angie Chute Rosarium Uetersen Sweepstakes Award Irwin and  Cindy Ehrenreich     English  Box Shrubs  Mike and Angie Chute   Lichfield Angel, Lady of Shalott Novice - Queen of Sweden Kathy and Bob Carniaux Rose Arrangements Division Kim MacInness English Box Other Autumn Fest and the Miniature Queen      Cherry Parfait   Newport Winter Festival Soroptimist International Mike and Angie Chute Patsy Cunningham Audrey and Oz Osborn English Box for Smaller Blooms Chinese Dragon Boat Races Miniflora Queen - Fitzhugh’s Diamond      Cinco  de  Mayo   and the Black Ships Festival Audrey and Oz Osborn Ralph and Alice Thomas Patsy Cunningham Miniflora King - Double Take Best Red Rose - Black Cherry Audrey and Oz Osborn Anything Goes! Narragansett Pow-wow, Sofi Cofield Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival, Miniflora Princess - Shameless The Victorian Rose Garden Kenyon Johnny Cake Festival, Bowen’s Audrey and Oz Osborn Love and Peace, Rainbow Sorbet Wharf Seafood Festival Miniature Spray - Joy About Face Mari-Ann Suvari Paul Raymond Ralph and Alice Thomas Newport Kite Festival, South County Hot Miniflora Spray (No Winner) Masterpieces of the Garden - Lyda Rose Air Balloon Festival and Miniature Open Bloom - Shameless Patsy Cunningham RI Scottish Highland Festival Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich Festival of Roses Mari-Ann Suvari Miniflora Open Bloom (No Winner) Julia Child, Twilight Zone, Amiga Mia Newport Jazz Festival Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich Rose in a Bowl (Large Rose) and Newport Folk Festival Cherry Parfait A Sea of Roses - White Cap Marj Deangelis Mike and Angie Chute Ralph  and  Alice Thomas       People’s   Choice Arrangement      Rose in a Bowl (Miniature  or Miniflora)  Small  Garden  Challenge  Mari-Ann Suvari (Newport Kite Festival)  Super Hero, Rose de Rescht Black Jade        Irwin and Cindy Ehrenreich Rachelle Desrochers           28         37 Rhode Island Rose Show Cunningham Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Miniature Queen - 'Soroptimist International' Exhibited by Audrey and Oz Osborn Photo: PatsyPhoto: Hybrid Tea Open - 'About Face' Ralph and Alice Thomas Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo: Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo: Silver Certificate Exhibited by Mari Ann Suvari Modern Shrub - 'Lyda Rose' Exhibited by Patsy Cunningham Photo: Dave Candler Photo:

Rose in a Bowl (Large Rose) Cunningham Patsy Photo: 'Cherry Parfait' Exhibited by Large Flower Climber 'Rosarium Ueterson' Ralph and Alice Thomas Cindy and Irwin Ehrenreich 29 Rhode Island Rose Show Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo: Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Classic Shrub 'Belle Poitvine' Seedling - 'Abigail Adams Rose' x Unknown Audrey and Oz Osborn Exhibited by Andy and Susie Vanable Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo: Mini Gold Cerificate - 'Shawn Sease' English Box Other - 'Cherry Parfait' Exhibited by Patsy Cunningham Exhibited by Mike and Angie Chute Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo:

Photo: Dave Candler Photo: English Box Shrub Exhibited by Dacia Nickerson 'Litchfield Angel,' 'Lady of Shallott' Kathy and Bob Carniaux 30 Rhode Island Rose Show Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo:

Miniature Spray - 'Joy' Dave Candler Photo: Paul Raymond Bronze Certificate and People's Choice Exhibited by Mari Ann Suvari

Dowager Queen 'Gallica Macanthra' Exhibited by Patsy Cunningham Photo: Dave Candler Photo:

English Box for Smaller Blooms 'Cinco de Mayo' Exhibited by Ralph and Alice Thomas

Victorian Queen 'Rose de Rescht' Photo: Dave Candler Photo:

Rachelle Desrochers Cunningham Patsy Photo:

31 Rhode Island Rose Show

King - 'Love and Peace' Exhibited by Ralph and Alice Thomas

Masterpieces of the Garden - 'Lyda Rose' Exhibited by Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo:

Patsy Cunningham Dave Candler Photo: Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo:

Photo: Patsy Cunningham Patsy Photo: English Box Floribunda/Best English Box Best Red Rose - 'Black Cherry' 'Daybreaker' Sofi Cofield Mike and Angie Chute

Rosa gallica versicolor A Sea of Roses Exhibited by 'White Cap' Andy and Susie Exhibited by Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Photo: Dave Candler Photo: Vanable Mike and Angie Chute

32       New England Rose Show      June 28, 2015    

Best Red Rose - Veterans Honor Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora Princess Miniflora Spray David Cannistraro Tahitian Sunset Harm Saville Audrey and Oz Osborn Craig Dorschel Three Shrubs   Gertrude Jekyl, Glamis Castle Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora Spray Miniflora Open Tess of the d’Urbervilles Happy Go Lucky Liberty Bell   Audrey and Oz Osborn David Candler David Candler     Three Miniature/Miniflora - Kristin Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora Open Dowager Queen    Audrey and Oz Osborn Dick Clark Baronne Prévost    Audrey and Oz Osborn Jon Heino Three Rose Bowl - Falstaff   Audrey and Oz Osborn Floribunda - Day Breaker Victorian Queen  Jeanette Danehy Jacques Cartier Stages of Bloom Hybrid Tea/  Audrey and Oz Osborn Grandiflora - Cherry Parfait Floribunda/Polyantha Spray   Audrey and Oz Osborn Wing-Ding Classic Shrub   George Doorakian Belle Poitevine Stages of Bloom Miniature/Miniflora   Audrey and Oz Osborn Ready Large Flower Climber Single Bloom  Audrey and Oz Osborn dublin bay Modern Shrub - All the Rage  David Cannistraro Audrey and Oz Osborn English Box Hybrid  Tea/Grandiflora   Wild Blue Yonder Large Flower Climber Spray David Austin Shrub Audrey and Oz Osborn Rosarium Uetersen Golden Celebration    Audrey and Oz Osborn Jon Heino English Box Old Garden Rose     Jacques Cartier Miniature Queen - Ralph Moore Rose Bowl (Large Rose) - All the Rage  Audrey and Oz Osborn David Candler Audrey and Oz Osborn  English Box Shrub Miniature King - Daddy Frank Rose Bowl (Miniature) - Incognito  Tess of the d’Urbervilles David Candler Craig Dorschel Audrey and Oz Osborn  Miniature Princess - Incognito Rose Bowl (Miniflora) - Harm Saville English Box Miniature/Miniflora Audrey and Oz Osborn David Candler Jeanne lajoie Miniature Spray - You’re the One Novice (No Entries) Audrey and Oz Osborn  David Cannistraro   Judges (No Entries) High/Lo  Miniature Open - Little Jimmy Dickens Love and Peace, Bees Knees Fragrant - Parole   David Candler  Audrey and Oz Osborn Teresa Mosher    Miniflora Queen Who Am I? Mike Lowe District Trophy  Overnight Scentsation   Rose de Rescht, Alika, Jacques Cartier Jon Heino   Audrey and Oz Osborn  Audrey and Oz Osborn Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora Queen   Miniflora King - Tammy Clemons Dream Come True Sweepstakes   Craig Dorschel Jon Heino Audrey and Oz Osborn Miniflora King - Dr. Troy Garret Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora King - Olympiad Best in Show   Audrey and Oz Osborn David Cannistraro David Cannistraro You’re the One

3233 New England Rose Show

English Box Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora 'Wild Blue Yonder' Exhibited by Audrey and Oz Osborn

Best in Show - 'You’re the One' David Cannistraro with Craig Dorschel

Floribunda/Polyantha Spray 'Wing-Ding' Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora Queen - 'Dream Come True' Exhibited by George Doorakian Jon Heino with Craig Dorschel

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Rose Bowl (Large Rose) - 'All the Rage' Audrey and Oz Osborn

Rose Bowl (Miniflora) - 'Harm Saville' David Candler

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Mike Lowe District Trophy 'Rose de Rescht,' 'Alika,' 'Jacques Cartier' Audrey and Oz Osborn with Craig Dorschel

Manny “Big Boy” Mendes Photo: Teresa Mosher Teresa Photo:

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Prior to the presentation at the lunch, we’ve set-up roundtables 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM based on rose interests, so grab a seat at the table of your THE ART OF SELLING OF ROSES choice where your friendly host will greet you and guide the conversation to share ideas, resources and expertise. You’re Roses have a colorful and vibrant history. This picture-packed sure to learn something new! presentation will cover the ways that roses have been sold and marketed to the public over the years. The result is an 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM enduring love affair between roses and the world. Join us for a GETTING THAT AWARD-WINNING ROSE PHOTO colorful vintage journey that will tell the tale of roses through catalogs, photo features, advertisements and more! Taking photos of roses is a fun and rewarding hobby, and through the ARS there are multiple ways you can achieve Moderator: Clair Martin, Curator Emeritus recognition for your work. This panel of expert photographers Huntington Rose Garden, Goodyear, Arizona and photography judges will share with you what it takes to Speaker: Robin Gee, Los Angeles, CA make a photo go from good to great. All of the ways you can share your photo with other rose lovers and a schedule of 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM rose photography competitions will be covered as well. PATRON’S RECEPTION Moderator: Curtis Aumiller, ARS National Chair The American Rose Society recognizes its Patron donors and of Photography, Camp Hill, PA takes this opportunity at the Fall National Convention to thank Panelists: them for their generosity. Susan Fox, Ramsey, IL 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Bill Kozemchak, Levittown, PA ROSES IN PARADISE Sally Long, El Cajon, CA John Mattia, Orange, CT RECOGNITION DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Top honors of the American Rose Society will be presented by 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM ARS President Jolene Adams and we will take this opportunity Refreshment Break: Cookies and Rose Lemonade to thank Jolene for her service as ARS President at this buffet Join us in our vendor marketplace for a refreshing cup of rose dinner. John Mattia will be presented with the ARS Blake lemonade and cookies. Hedrick Award. 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM A COnVERSAtiOn HOSPITALITY AND ROSE TRIVIA AT PARLOR 139 WITH WILL RADLER The night is still young, so join us at 10:30 p.m. for a round of Tinkering to Produce Roses rose trivia or just have a drink and relax after a full day of rose fun! There will be medals awarded to the winning trivia teams with Personality so more than bragging rights are on the line! Join us for an intimate conversation with celebrated hybridizer, Will Radler, whose influence has saturday changed the way that gardeners use roses in landscaping and in the garden. He has revolutionized the way that mainstream september 12, 2015 America thinks of roses. With over 80 million Knock Out Roses RoSe SHoW eNtRieS CloSe At 9:00 AM sold, Radler’s commercial success has broken all records for sales of a new rose, and today, the Knock Out Rose is the most 8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM widely sold rose in North America. Our conversation will look ROSE SHOW JUDGES BREAKFAST at how Will has inspired and influenced a new generation of rose gardeners. 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM Moderator: Clair Martin, Curator Emeritus ROSE SHOW OPEN TO PUBLIC Huntington Rose Garden, Goodyear, Arizona 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Featuring: Will Radler AN UPDATE ON ROSE ROSETTE DISEASE Chief Tinkerer for Rose Innovations, Greenfield, WI Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) has emerged as a major disease

37 ARS Program continued of roses and threatens to significantly impact the garden 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM rose segment of the industry in the United States. RRD is THE FUTURE OF ROSE HYBRIDIZING well established in the Southeast and is slowly spreading to New England in recent years. There is an urgent need to Keynote Luncheon stop RRD. The industry and researchers are working together Presented in partnership with the Rose Hybridizers towards a solution. A major effort is behind an almost $4.6 Association. With breakthrough techniques that have made million Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant from the U.S. roses more disease resistant than ever before, along with with Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and the ability to continue to create fragrance and beauty, roses Agriculture. Get the latest update on what the industry is seem to be on track to be invincible. However, the upcoming doing to fight the spread of RRD and best practices for rose challenges of gardening trends where people want easy-to- gardeners. grow plants with reliable results, along with the threat of Rose Speaker: Dr. Dave Byrne, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Rosette Disease, may make this one of the most challenging Horticulturist, and Rose Rosette Disease Research chapters in rose history. Hear from some of the brightest Project Director, College Station, TX minds in the rose hybridizing world about how they are rising to these challenges and proposing solutions. Moderator: Pat Shanley, Vice President Moderator: Jim Sproul, General Director American Rose Society, Glen Cove, NY Rose Hybridizers Association, Bakersfield, CA 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Panelists: ROSE CRAFT LOUNGE Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian Take a break and get crafty with us! You will love our rose David Austin Roses, Albrighton, England crafting projects that we have prepared for the Convention. Alain Meilland, Meilland International It’s fun! It’s free! Grab some friends or make new ones, you’ll Cannet des Maures, France leave with several creations that you will enjoy showing off at Thomas Proll, Lead Breeder, Kordes Roses lunch! Sparrieshoop, Germany No RSVP is necessary, you can just drop by or drop in during Will Radler, Chief Tinkerer the lounge hour, but you’ll want to come a little early and stay Rose Innovations, Greenfield, WI a little late to get all the projects done that we have planned for you! 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM BREEDING ROSES FOR BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE RHS BEAUTY, FRAGRANCE AND CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW WITH diSEASE RESiStAnCE dAVid AuStin ROSES IN GERMANY The most famous Garden Show in the With a tradition of over 125 years world is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show of rose hybridization, Kordes Roses are known around the in England. Indulge in a tour of the 2015 David Austin Roses world for their beauty. With an emphasis on breeding for Exhibit with Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian. David Austin disease resistance and winter hardiness along with fragrance, Roses launches their new roses at the Chelsea Flower Show abundance of flowers and more, Kordes produces over 2 and their 18 time Gold Medal exhibit often features celebrities million rose bushes per year. Lead breeder, Thomas Proll, from and costumed models on Press Day. Michael will share what Kordes will share a rose breeding update of what is happening it takes to put on a spectacular exhibit that captures the in Germany. attention of the world and gardeners everywhere. He will also Speaker: Thomas Proll, Lead Breeder share the processes involved in developing the new varieties Kordes Roses, Sparrieshoop, Germany introduced at Chelsea from the initial crossings of the parents 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM to selecting them for introduction. ARS MEMBERS MEETING Speaker: Michael Marriott, Senior Rosarian David Austin Roses, Albrighton, England ARS President Jolene Adams, The Board of Directors of the ARS and the Executive Staff of the ARS will present updates on major initiatives of the ARS.

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4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Rose Show Awards Masters of Ceremonies: Chris VanCleve ROSE HYBRIDIZERS ASSOCIATION MEETING and Teresa Byington, Rose Chat Podcast Rose Hybridizers Association members are invited to gather Once every three years, the newly-elected Board takes its oath for an informal group meeting. of office and is officially installed for the new term. Incoming ARS President Pat Shanley will take office. 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Featured speaker: Steve Hutton, President/CEO NEW YORK, PENN-JERSEY AND STAR Roses and Plants/Conard-Pyle YANKEE DISTRICT MEETINGS Installation Master of Ceremonies: An opportunity for ARS District Directors for the New York, Robin Gee, Los Angeles, CA Penn-Jersey and Yankee Districts to meet with district Installation Ceremony: members to discuss upcoming activities. Jim Hering, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ARS President Emeritus, Marion, OH Marilyn Wellan, ARS Past RECEPTION President, Colfax, LA No-host bar. Saturday night is dress-up night for our final Jeff Wyckoff, ARS Past evening together. Many of us don’t get to see each other many President, Des Moines, WA times during the year, since we are gathering from all around the country. So, look your best, grab your rose friends and take 10:00 PM to Midnight a turn in our photo booth to bring home your complimentary PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION photos of our memorable convention! Plan to come on the earlier side so we can all get our turn! sunday 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM september 13, 2015 A ROOM FULL OF ROSES 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM inStAllAtiOn dinnER AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY AND ROSE SHOW AWARDS 2015-18 BOARD PLANNING SESSION The convention concludes on a high note with National Fall The new ARS Board gets ready to serve our members at their Rose Show winners receiving their awards from ARS President inaugural planning retreat. Jolene Adams. Roses in Review 2015 It's that time of year again, and we need your help to evaluate new roses! The 2015 Roses in Review (RIR) marks the 90th time that the members of the American Rose Society have evaluated new rose introductions. The ultimate value of this is realized only when we have a broad base of participation. We need your contribution, whether you grow only one plant of one variety on the list, or many of them. We need input from “garden” rosarians as well as exhibitors, and from new rosarians    as well as seasoned veterans. We also welcome reports from Reclassified Rose those who are not yet ARS members. The complete results of  'Springshow' [mp, 2010, Walsh, Richard] this survey will be included in the January/February, 2016, issue has been reclassified from a floribunda (F) of American Rose, and will help determine the ratings in the to shrub (S). ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses. Please take a few minutes of your time to evaluate your roses. Please only evaluate roses you grow from the cultivar list. 39                                                                                                     37 FOUR-MONTH AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP FOR ONLY $10

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