Schedule of Events

  7:15 am –    Building opens to accept entries
  9:30 am –    Entries closed
  9:30 am –    Judges and Clerks meeting
  9:45 am –    Judging starts
12:00 noon – Judges lunch, Potluck, all entrants are encouraged to attend
                        and bring a dish  to share.
  1:00 pm –   4:00 pm  Rose Show is open to the public - Admission is free
  3:30 pm –   Award’s presented
  4:00 pm –   Clean up begins

The Grand Valley Rose Society focuses on promoting accessibility of growing Roses.  To that end this Rose Show is focusing on promoting the fun and ease of showing Roses for those both old and new to this activity. 

Friday, June 4, 2004 there will be a workshop to teach you how to prep your Roses.  On the morning of the show there will a “Prep Coach” to help you prepare your Roses for the Show.   How much easier can it be?  Come, have fun! Enjoy a day to simply revel in Roses without all the pressure or hype.  Remember this is a “user friendly” Rose Show.

New Exhibitors are Welcome

If you’ve never shown a rose at a show, you are welcome here. There will be experienced exhibitors as well as a “Prep Coach” to help you with your entries when you arrive.  Simply cut your rose before more than half the petals have unfolded with the stem about five to six times the length that the flower is tall.  Leave all the foliage on it and condition it in a deep vase or pail of warm water the evening before the show.   Be sure you know the correct name of the rose.   This is required to enter.  See you at the show.  We will even have the vases for you.

General Rules and Regulations

1. This show shall be governed by the standard Rules and Regulations of the American Rose Society.  The final authority is the schedule.

2. Only one specimen of any variety from each garden may be entered in any one class in Division I and Division II.  If more than one is entered, all will be disqualified.

3. Anyone who grows roses in his/her outdoor garden or is a principle maintainer of the outdoor garden may enter roses from that garden in this show.   Some classes may be for society members or American Rose Society  members only.

4. Judges for the Show are encouraged to enter the Judges Section of the show.

5. All specimen roses must be correctly named on the entry tags available at the entry table.  Entry tags must be  correctly and completely filled out by the exhibitor and attached to the specimen with a rubber band.  Preprinted labels are suggested to shorten the entry process.

6. All entries must pass through Classification and be correctly named to be accepted.   The specimen must be listed in an authority recognized by the American Rose Society.

7. Containers will be provided except in classes where noted.

8. When the roses are entered in the show they become the property of the show until released.  They may not be moved until the show closes.

9. All possible care will be taken of exhibits.  The Grand Valley Rose Society takes no responsibility for the care and safekeeping of any specimen and is released from liability.  Exhibitors agree to this as a condition when entering the show. 

At the close of show, all Rose Society members and exhibitors are expected to help in the cleanup.

 Enter Lots of Roses and Have Lots of Fun!!

Rose Show Classification

      Roses will be placed on the exhibit table in alphabetical order.

      Classes will be expanded to create a class for each variety shown.

      The same alphabetical order, and creation of a special class for each variety, will be followed in all cases calling for specimen roses.

      The decisions of Judges are final in determining the merits of the individual roses and in awarding of prizes.

        In most cases, an exhibition bloom is considered to be at its most perfect phase when it is one-half to three quarters open, with petals symmetrically arranged in an attractive circular outline, leading toward a high center.

  Disqualifications

Any entry may be disqualified or eliminated from further considerations for any of the following reasons.

1. Misnamed, misclassed, unlabeled, or mislabeled.

2. Stem-on stem – a rose exhibited with a portion of the previous stem growth attached.  However, Old Garden Roses may be shown stem-on-stem with the exception of one bloom-per-stem Hybrid Perpetuals, Teas and Noisettes.

3. Presence of a foreign material applied to the foliage, stem or bloom to improve the appearance.

4. Not disbudded.  Any class calling for one bloom-per-stem must be exhibited without side buds.

5. A specimen that is not registered with the American Rose Society.

6.  The appearance of the exhibitor’s name in any location other than the designated entry tag. 

 Scale of Points for Judging Specimen Roses
Form…………………………..25
Color……………………..……20
Substance……………….……15
Stem and Foliage..........……..20
Size……………..……………..10
Balance & Proportion…... …..10
                               Total            100

Division I
Section A. – Specimen Roses

   Class 1.    Hybrid Teas, Climbing Hybrid Teas, and  Grandifloras.
                     One bloom per stem, no side buds.

   Class 2.    Single and Semi-Double roses, 5 – 12 petals.
                     One bloom per stem, no side buds.

   Class 3.    Single and Semi Double roses, 5 – 12 petals.
                     Spray – two or more blooms per stem.

   Class 4.    Floribundas   One bloom per stem.

   Class 5.    Floribundas  Spray, Two or more blooms per stem.

   Class 6.    Polyanthas   Spray, two or more blooms.

   Class 7.    Grandifloras  Spray, two or more blooms.

   Class 8.    Fully Open Bloom Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas,
                     and Hybrid Perpetuals, One Bloom per Stem.

   Class 9.    Hybrid Tea Sprays.  Two or more Blooms per stem.

   Class 10.  Climbers -   One bloom per stem.

   Class 11.  Climbers  -   Sprays

   Class 12.  Old Garden Roses, Shrubs, Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals.
                     One stem of bloom or blooms, side buds permitted. 
                     Varieties originating prior to 1867.

   Class 13.  Old Garden Roses, Shrubs, Teas, and Hybrid Pertetuals.
                     One stem of bloom or blooms, side buds permitted.
                     Varieties originating after 1867 or with unknown dates of origin.

   Class 14.  Modern Shrubs.
                     One stem of bloom or blooms, side buds permitted

   Class 15.  Miniature or Mini-Flora Roses, Bush and Climbing Types.
                     One bloom per stem.

   Class 16.  Miniature or Mini-Flora Roses, Singles and Semi-Doubles,
                     5 – 12 Petals. One bloom per stem.

   Class 17.  Miniatures or Mini-Flora, Fully Open
                     One Bloom per stem.

   Class 18.  Miniatures or Mini-Floras, Bush and Climbing Types, Spray,
                     Two or more Blooms.

Division II
 Section B. – Challenge Classes

CC-1 Rose Bowl
Entry to be one exhibition quality rose.
To be floated in a “bubble bowl” furnished by the Show.  No foliage is permitted.  Class may be subdivided to include fully-open blooms.

CC-2  Miniature Rose Bowl
Entry to be one exhibition quality Miniature or Mini-Flora Rose.
To be floated in a “bubble bowl” furnished by the Show.  No foliage is permitted.  Class may be subdivided to include fully-open blooms.

        Scale of Points for Judging Rose Bowl Classes
        Form Typicality ……………………25
       Color………………………………..20
       Substance …………………………15
       Overall Aesthetic appeal………….30
      Size…………………………………10
                                                Total     100

CC-3 Most Fragrant Rose
Entry to be one stem of blooms of a fragrant rose of any type or variety to be judged by the following scale of points.

Scale of Points for Judging Fragrant Rose Class
      Fragrance……………..…….......80
     General Condition...…………..….20
                                             Total    100

CC-4 Rose Bouquet
Must include 6 – 12 stems of rose blooms.  Bouquets may include other garden flowers as long as the roses are the predominant flower.  Roses need not be named.

CC- 5 Rose Bouquet Miniature or Mini-Floral Rose Bouquet
Must include 6 – 12 stems of Minatare and/or Mini-flora rose blooms.  Bouquets may include other garden flowers as long as the roses are the predominant flower.  Roses need not be named. Height is limited to 12 inches

 Scale of Points for Judging Rose Bouquet Classes
Color Harmony………….……..25
Overall Design…………………30
Scale ………..…….……………20
Distinction ……..………………25
                                  Total     100

CC-6  Bloom Cycle
Entry to be three Hybrid Tea or Shrub Specimens of the same variety.  Showing three stages of development correctly named and displayed in the same vase.  One bloom is to be one-fourth open.  One bloom is to be one-half open, and one bloom is to be fully open.

CC-7 Miniature Bloom Cycle
Entry to be three Miniature or Mini-Flora specimens of the same variety.  Showing three stages of development correctly named and displayed in the same vase.  One bloom is to be one-fourth open.  One bloom is to be one-half open, and one bloom is to be fully open.

Scale of Points for Judging Bloom Cycle Classes
      Form Typicality ……………………25
     Color………………………………..20
     Substance …………………………25
     Overall Aesthetic appeal.………….20
      Size………………………………....10
                                                Total     100

Awards

 1. Queen of Show – Best entry from Class 1.
 2. King of Show – Second best entry from Class 1.
 3. Princess of Show – Third best entry from Class 1.
 4. Best Single or Semi-Double Rose – Best entry from Classes 2 & 3.
 5. Best One Bloom per Stem Floribunda – Best entry in Class 4.
 6. Best Floribunda Spray – Best entry in Class 5.
 7. Best Polyantha Spray – Best entry in Class 6.
 8. Best Grandiflora Spray – Best entry in Class 7.
 9. Best Fully Open Rose – Best entry in Class 8.
10. Best Hybrid Tea Spray – Best entry in Class 9.
11. Best Climber – Best entry in Classes 10 & 11.
12. Dowager Queen – Best entry from Class 12.
13. Victorian Award – Best  entry from Class 13.
14. Best Shrub – Best entry from Class 14.
15. Miniature Queen of Show – Best entry from Class 15.
16. Miniature King of Show - Second best entry from Class 15.
17. Miniature Princess of Show - Third best entry from Class 15.
18. Best Miniature Fully Open Rose or Spray from Class 17 & 18.
19. Best Rose Bowl of Show - Best entry from CC -1.
20. Best Miniature Rose Bowl of Show - Best entry from CC -2.
21. Most Fragrant Rose - Best entry From CC - 3.
22. Best Rose Bouquet - Best entry from CC - 4. 
23. Best Miniature or Mini-Floral Rose Bouquet - Best  entry from CC-5.
24. Best Hybrid Tea Bloom Cycle - Best entry from  CC - 6.
25. Best Miniature Bloom Cycle - Best entry from CC - 7. 

Division III
Artistic Designs - Arrangements
Rules for Exhibitors

1. This division is governed by the current rules and of the American Rose Society.

2. Arrangement Classes are open to all amateur designers.  A novice shall be defined as anyone who has never received a first place award in a judged Rose Show Design Competition.

3. Only one entry per exhibitor is permitted in each class, but an exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired.  All work must be the original work of the designer.

4. Entries will be placed by the arranger between 7:30 am and 9:30 am on the morning of June 5^th.  All entries and prizes must remain in place until 4:00 pm June 5^th 2004.

5. All roses used in arrangements must be outdoor grown and be of high quality.  They need to be grown by the exhibitor or in a garden tended by the exhibitor.  The roses must be correctly named on the entry card.

6. Only roses classed as miniature or mini-flora roses by the American Rose Society may be used in the Miniature Design section.

7. Roses must be the dominant floral interest in all arrangements.  Accessories are allowed but must be subordinate.

8. Space allowed for arrangements will be on standard banquet type tables 8 feet long.   Maximum space is 20 inches wide by 30 inches deep with no height restriction.   They will be staged against walls, so backgrounds may be used.

Judging will be done by ARS Accredited Arrangement Judges.  Their decisions are to be considered final.

Infringement of the following principles will result in Severe Penalty

1. Painted or dyed fresh plant materials and live creature in design.
2. The use of plant material on the state or local conservation lists is not permitted.
3.   The American flag or flags of any country may not be used in an arrangement.

Causes for Disqualification

      1.   Use of artificial plant materials.
2.   Roses not outdoor grown.

Official Score Card for Judging Rose Arrangements

Conformance                                                                       20 points
a. Naming Rose
b. Conformance to type of design
      Other specific requirement of schedule

      Design                                                                                  30 points
      5 points per principle
      balance, dominance, contrast, rhythm, scale and proportion.

      Perfection of the rose(s)                                                   30 points
      Including condition of other plant materials

      Creativity and Expressiveness                                        10 points

      Distinction                                                                           10 points
      Unique, sets the design apart, superiority in every respect. 
      This includes technical execution and construction.           
                                                                                                     ________
                                                                                     Total       100 points

 “A Year Long Celebration”

Section A

Traditional arrangement with all fresh plant material.  No other materials allowed.
       Class 1.  New Year’s Eve ---------- Line Design
       Class 2.  Christmas ---------- Line Mass Design
       Class 3.  Presidents Day -----------Mass Design

Section B

Use of ribbons and other exhibitor grown fresh flowers permitted in the design. 
All fresh plant material.   The Rose(s) must be the predominant flower.
       Class 4.  Valentine’s Day ----------Designer Choice of style

Section C

Design in the Oriental Manner
       Class 5.  Memorial Day ---------Using a sculpture or appropriate accessory.

Section D

  Designer’s Choice
       Class 6.  Fourth of July ---------Picnic in the Park. 
                       Using Roses and rose foliage only.  Rose Hips may be used.

 Section E

       Class 7.  Thanksgiving ---------Traditional centerpiece design suitable for a table.
                        Dried or treated plant material and candles are permissible.

Section F

Miniature Designs, using fresh miniature roses.  Only roses classed as miniature or mini-flora may be used.  Roses must be exhibitor grown.
        Class 8.  A Birthday Party --------A design no more than 5 inches in height, width,
                         or depth, and no less than 3 inches.
        Class 9.  First Day of School -------- Design must be greater than 5 inches,
                          but not more than 10 inches in height, width or depth.

Arrangement Awards

1.  Traditional Arrangement Award –     Best entry from Class 1, 2 and 3
2.  Grand Valley Arrangement Award – Best entry from  Class 4, 5, 6 and 7.
3.  Miniature Arrangement Award –        Best entry from Class 8 and 9.

We thank the following individuals and businesses for
their generous donations to this year’s Rose Show.

 Queen’s Level
 Bookcliff Gardens
Lowe’s
Mt. Garfield Greenhouse & Nursery
Valley Grown Nursery

 King’s Level
 Alex and Wanda Valencia
 Bill & Nancy Anderies
City Market
Flowers by Jimmie
Joe Virgona and Mary Mastin
Palisade Greenhouse
Rick and Janet Coleman
The Garden Spot

Princess Level
 Roberta Forbes
Ursula Hemmerich 

Rose Show Committee

 General Chairman
Schedule
Janet Coleman - 970-245-7759

 Publicity
Shari Daly-Miller and Wanda Valencia

 Trophies and Awards
Wanda Valencia and Mary Mastin

Records and Tabulation
Mary Mastin

Properties
Janet Coleman

 Clerks
Janet Coleman

 Cleanup
Members, Exhibitors, Spouses
(and anyone else walking by)