RHODE ISLAND

ROSE SOCIETY

The Rhode Island Rose Society’s

Fifteenth Annual Rose Show

“A Day at the Movies”

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Cold Spring Community Center

30 Beach Street

Wickford, Rhode Island

 

Entries:                                  7:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Judging:                                10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Public Viewing:                    1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Rose Growing Lecture:         1:30 p.m.

Book Signing:                       2:00 p.m.*

Awards Presentation:            3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rose Show Chair:      Frank & Charlotte Karikas
(508) 557-1145   fkarikas@gmail.com

*Roses for New England: A Guide to Sustainable Rose Gardening

by Mike & Angelina Chute will be available

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Directions

Directions from Providence: Take I-95 South, then take the left fork onto RI-4 South toward North Kingstown. Go 6.5 miles. Take Exit 5A/RI-102 South onto Ten Rod Rd. (RI-102) toward Wickford. Go about 3.4 miles.

*Bear right on Phillips St. (RI-1A). Go about .4 mile, then turn left onto Beach St. You’ll see the water; go to the end and take a right into parking lot. Second building on right.

Directions from Connecticut: Take I-95 North into RI. Take Exit 5A onto RI-102 South toward North Kingstown. Go 12.1 miles. Follow above directions after *

SHOW COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Show Chair ……………………………….         Frank & Charlotte Karikas

Assistant Chair ……………………………        Montine Ross

Chairman of Judges ………………………         Mike Chute

Chief of Clerks …………………………...         Andy Vanable &   Paul Raymond

Show Schedule …………………………..          Angelina Chute

Floral Arrangements ……………………..         Patsy Cunningham

Treasurer …………………………………          Angelina Chute

Patrons ……………………………………         Rachelle Desrochers

Sponsors ………………………………….          Angelina Chute

Publicity …………………………………..         Sofi Cofield

Awards & Awards Table …………………         Mari-Ann Suvari &  Sofi Cofield

Art and Design ……………………………         Mari-Ann Suvari

Judges and Exhibitors’ Lunch ……………        Nancy Gaiewski

Judges’ Breakfast …………………………         Dacia Nickerson

Set Up & Break Down ……………………         Louis Horne

Tally ………………………………………         Dacia & Clive Nickerson/Andy Vanable

Rose Lecture ……………………………...         Angie & Mike Chute

Rose Doctor ………………………………         Manuel Mendes, Jr.

Class Signs & Displays …………………..         Frank Karikas & Andy Vanable

Greeters …………………………………..          Linda & Bob Joslin

Photography ………………………………         Dave Candler

Music ………………………………….. …        Louis Horne

HORTICULTURAL JUDGES

      Dave Candler            David Cannistraro          Mike Fuss    

      Ann Gibson             Joe Gibson                      Dave Long              

      Steve Rogers            Carol Anne Rogers          Marci Martin              

ARRANGEMENT JUDGES

     Vera Bowen              Marj Deangelis        Doris Stephen

 

ROSE SHOW RULES

 1.  All blooms entered into competition in this show must have been grown in the exhibitor’s own outdoor garden.

 2.  All entries must:

a.  Be correctly named and classified.

b.  Have an American Rose Society (ARS) entry tag, provided by the Rhode Island Rose Society (RIRS), with all parts completed (section, class, variety, exhibitor’s name and address).

c.  Be exhibited under one name only, either as an individual or as a team.

 3.  Judging and exhibiting will be in accordance with the current guidelines, rules and regulations of the ARS.

 4.  Approved names and classes will be governed by these approved publications:

a.  Modern Roses

b.  Official List of Approved Exhibition Roses

c.  Handbook for Selecting Roses

d.  The Rose Registration column of the American Rose Magazine

e.  Recent Registrations on the ARS web site

In cases where a variety is not listed in any of the above official ARS publications, the Combined Rose List may be used as a reference

 5.  Registration of a rose is not required for exhibiting, but the exhibition name must be recognized in ‘single quotes’ in the approved publications.

 6.  An exhibitor may have more than one entry in a class, unless otherwise stated in this schedule, provided each entry is of a different variety (cultivar) or grouping of varieties.

 7.  Exhibitors must use containers furnished by the RIRS unless otherwise specified in the schedule. Use of oasis or any other foam like material as wedging is prohibited.

 8.  One entry tag per exhibit is needed regardless of the number of roses. They must be correctly and completely filled out and placed on each exhibit. Tags will be available on the day of the show. Once an exhibit is entered, only designated members of the Show Committee may remove the tag.

 9.  All entries must be on the display tables in correct alphabetical placement within designated class, by 10:15 a.m. After 10:15 a.m. placement will be done only by designated show clerks. Worktables must be cleared by 10:30 a.m.

10. Exhibitors will not touch the entries of others. The Show Committee can provide placement assistance. However, exhibitors are responsible for errors.

11. Climbing sports of hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, polyanthas, hybrid perpetuals and teas must be shown in the section for non-climbing counterparts of the same variety, not in the section for climbers. They must be disbudded if appropriate to the class.

12. Where necessary, classes may be subdivided at the discretion of show chairperson or judges.

13. No containers are to be removed from the trophy table without permission from the show chairperson. No entry may be removed from the show until closing.

14. Awards of certificates and ribbons are given to entries based on merit: First (blue), Second (red) and Third (green) in each section. Honorable Mention (white) may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

15. The decisions of the judges are final.

16. The show chairperson reserves the right to make impromptu decisions relative to the intent of the show rules.

17. Exhibitors who interfere with judging in any way will have their exhibits disqualified.

18. The Rhode Island Rose Society is not liable for losses or damages to exhibits.

19. No pets are allowed at the rose show.

 

EXHIBITOR’S INSTRUCTIONS

·      All specimen roses will be placed on the exhibit tables in alphabetical order for each general class.

·      Each rose variety will constitute a class.

·      A rose or roses will be judged against the merits of the variety.

·      Ribbons will be awarded each variety based upon the determination of the judges.

·      No award is required for any class or individual rose.

·      The decision of the judges shall be final in determining the merits of individual roses and the awarding of ribbons.

 

Point Scoring System

·        Form                                        25 points

·        Color                                        20 points

·        Stem & Foliage                         20 points

·        Substance                                 15 points

·        Balance & Proportion                10 points

·        Size                                          10 points

 

Disqualifications

·      Misnamed, misclassed, misplaced, mislabeled or unlabeled roses. Exception: Class 32.

·      Stem-on-stem, exhibited with a portion of the previous stem growth attached. Exception: Old Garden Roses and Shrubs.

·      The presence of a foreign substance applied to a specimen to improve appearance.

·      One-bloom-per-stem class specimens that are not disbudded.

·      Any entry in violation of ARS rules or rules of this show.

 

HORTICULTURE CLASSES

Section A

Class 1: Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Climbing Hybrid Tea
or Climbing Grandiflora

One specimen bloom, to be shown disbudded or naturally grown without side buds.

Eligible for Queen of Show

 

Class 2: Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Open Bloom

One fully open bloom, with stamens showing, to be shown disbudded or naturally grown without side buds.         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Judith Gengler

In Memory of Minna Stevens

 

Class 3: Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Sprays

One spray of two or more blooms.         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Kate & JD Daniels

 

Class 4: Floribunda

One bloom per stem to be shown disbudded.

Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Montine Ross

In Memory of Bonnie the miniature collie

 

Class 5: Floribunda Spray or Polyantha Spray

One spray of two or more blooms.         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Andy & Susie Vanable

In Memory of Irene Young Stockwell

 

Class 6: Large Flowered Climber and
Hybrid Wichurana (Rambler)

One bloom or spray of large-flowered climber or hybrid wichurana (rambler). Climbing sports must not be shown in this class.

See Rule 11.                                                     Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Sofi Cofield

In Memory of Jackie Cofield

 

Class 7: Novice

One hybrid tea or grandiflora specimen bloom, to be shown disbudded or naturally grown without side buds. This class is open to anyone who has won three or fewer blue ribbons in a horticultural class.

Eligible for Queen of Show and ARS Novice Certificate

Award sponsored by Nancy Gaiewski

 

Section B:  Miniatures

Class 8: Miniature or Miniflora

One specimen bloom, disbudded or grown naturally without side buds.

Eligible for Miniature Queen of Show

 

Class 9: Miniature or Miniflora Spray

One spray of two or more blooms.         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Kathy Tromblay
In Memory of my mother Marie O’Connor

 

Class 10: Miniature or Miniflora Open Bloom

One fully open bloom with stamens showing, to be shown disbudded or naturally grown without side buds.         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Rhode Island Rose Society
In Memory of all deceased members of the RI Rose Society

 

Section C:   Collections

Class 11: Rose in a Bowl

One bloom, any type except miniature or miniflora, fully open, displayed without stem or foliage, floating on water in a rose bowl furnished by the Show Committee. One entry per exhibitor. Bowls are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Eligible for ARS certificate

Sponsored by Emerson Joslin

 

Class 12: Rose in a Bowl, Miniature or Miniflora

One miniature or miniflora rose, fully open, displayed without stem or foliage, floating on water in a miniature rose bowl furnished by the Show Committee. One entry per exhibitor. Bowls are available on a first come, first serve basis.                         Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Ed Cunningham

 

Section D: Old Garden Roses

Old garden roses may be exhibited with or without side buds. They include alba, Bourbon, centifolia, China, damask, foetida, gallica, hybrid multiflora, hybrid perpetual, moss, noisette, portland, spinosissima, and teas as well as others listed in ARS and other approved publications. See rule 4.

Class 13: Old Garden Rose, Prior to 1867 (Dowager)

Old garden roses in existence prior to 1867. Date of introduction must be shown on entry tag.                        Eligible for Dowager Queen

Award sponsored by Frank & Charlotte Karikas

In Memory of Annette Fafard

 

Class 14: Old Garden Rose, 1867 or Later (Victorian)

Old garden roses introduced in 1867 or later, or those with unknown dates of introduction. Date of introduction must be shown on entry tag.                                      Eligible for the Victorian Rose certificate

Award sponsored by Barbara Paul
In Memory of Margaret Carlotto

 

Class 15: Species Roses

One bloom or spray of a rose designated in ARS publications as Species Rose (Sp).                            Eligible for ARS Genesis Award

Award sponsored by Rhode Island Rose Society
In Memory of Donna Fuss

 

Section E:   Shrub Roses

Shrub roses may be exhibited with or without side buds.

Class 16: Classic Shrubs

One stem or spray of roses classified as hybrid musk (HMsk), hybrid rugosa (HRug), hybrid kordesii (HKor), and hybrid moyesii (HMoy)

Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Patsy Cunningham

In honor of my parents Connie & Dick Gerling

 

Class 17: Modern Shrubs

One stem or spray of any other rose classified as shrubs (S) except David Austin Roses.                          Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Mike and Angie Chute

 

Class 18: David Austin

One stem or spray of any rose hybridized by David Austin.

Eligible for RIRS certificate

Award sponsored by Dr. Paul & Terry Raymond

Section F:   Salute to Walter D. Brownell

Class 19: Brownell Roses

One stem or spray of any Brownell rose.

Eligible for RIRS certificate

Award sponsored by Dorrie Nichols
In Memory of Walter and Josephine Brownell

 

Section G: Challenge Classes, English Box

Class 20: English Box, Floribundas/Polyanthas

Six floribunda or polyantha blooms of the same or different varieties exhibited without foliage in a box provided by the Show Committee. One entry per exhibitor. Boxes are available on a first come, first serve basis.            Eligible for ARS certificate and Best of Class rosette

Award sponsored by Evie Moder
In Memory of Johannes Voss

 

 Class 21: English Box, Shrubs

Six shrub blooms of the same or different varieties exhibited without foliage in a box provided by the Show Committee. One entry per exhibitor. Boxes are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Eligible for RIRS certificate and Best of Class rosette

Award sponsored by Sofi Cofield

 

Class 22: English Box, Other

Six blooms of the same or different varieties exhibited without foliage in a box provided by the Show Committee. Choose one of the following for your exhibit: 1. Six hybrid teas and/or grandifloras;      2. Six large-flowered climbers and/or hybrid wichuranas; 3. Six old garden roses and/or species roses. One entry per exhibitor. Boxes available on a first come, first serve basis.

Eligible for RIRS certificate and Best of Class rosette

Award sponsored by Kat & Bob Carniaux

In Memory of Bill Anderson

 

Class 23: English Box for Smaller Blooms

Any six blooms of the same or different varieties exhibited without foliage in a miniature box provided by the Show Committee. Blooms must be in proportion to the size of the miniature English box. One entry per exhibitor. Boxes available on a first come, first serve basis.

Eligible for ARS certificate and Best of Class rosette

Award sponsored by Joe & Emilia Nichols
In Memory of Duke & Mary D’Andrea

 

Section H:   Challenge Classes

Class 24: Best Red Rose

Best stem or spray of any variety classified as red.

Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Manuel (Big Boy) Mendes, Jr.

In Memory of Bruce Mendes

 

Class 25: The Victorian Rose Garden

Any three varieties, each a different type (hybrid tea, floribunda, shrub, etc.). One bloom per stem or spray of two or more blooms exhibited in three separate containers.           

Eligible for RIRS Certificate & Best of Class rosette

Award sponsored by Frank & Charlotte Karikas

In Memory of Theresa Karikas

 

Class 26: Masterpieces of the Garden

One or more blooms of any one variety except miniature or miniflora. May be shown with or without stems and foliage from the same variety. No accessories allowed. Frames (8”x 10”) furnished by RIRS. One entry per exhibitor.

Eligible for Best of RIRS Certificate & Best of Class Rosette

Award sponsored by Barbara Paul

In Memory of Kay ‘N’ Ted Peary

 

Class 27: Lovely to Look At

One stem or spray of any variety named for a lady

Eligible for RIRS Certificate

Award sponsored by Emerson Joslin

 

Class 28: A Sea of Roses

One stem or spray of any rose classified as white exhibited in a blue vase provided by the Show Committee. Vases available on a first come, first serve basis. One entry per exhibitor.          

Eligible for RIRS Certificate

Award sponsored by Mari-Ann Suvari

In Honor & thanks to those who have died, our veterans & those currently serving in our Armed Services

 

Class 29: Small Garden Challenge

Two stems or sprays of the same or different varieties exhibited in two separate containers. Restricted to persons with gardens having 30 or fewer rose bushes.                                  Eligible for RIRS Certificate

Award sponsored by Linda K. Shamoon

 

Class 30: Au Naturel

One stem or spray of any variety grown completely without the use of chemical pesticides.                                  Eligible for RIRS certificate

Award sponsored by Rachelle Desrochers
In Memory of my Dad, Bernard Gauthier

 

Class 31: The Rhode Island Gold Rosarian Award

Five stems or sprays of the same or different varieties, all the same type, (hybrid tea, floribunda, shrub, etc.) displayed in five separate containers.

Eligible for RIRS Certificate & Best of Class rosette

 

Section I: Special Challenge Classes

Class 32: Mystery Rose

One stem or spray of any variety whose identity is unknown.

Eligible for RIRS  Certificate

Award sponsored by Kat & Bob Carniaux

In Memory of Bill Anderson

 

Class 33: Seedling & Sports

Non-registered roses hybridized by the exhibitor and sports found by the exhibitor. Both seedling parents’ names desirable; however, seed parent or sport parent must be listed on the entry card.

Eligible for ARS certificate

Award sponsored by Andy & Susie Vanable

In Memory of Susan Jane Vanable

 

Class 34: Fragrance

Any variety to be judged 70 percent on fragrance and 30 percent on horticultural excellence.

Eligible for ARS certificate; also eligible for “People’s Choice Award” selected by public ballot.

Award sponsored by Dacia and Clive Nickerson

In Honor of Hera Votolato

 

Section J: Yankee District Traveling Trophy

The Mike Lowe Trophy

Three different OGR specimens in a single container of the exhibitor’s choice

 

Sweepstakes Award

An award will be given to the exhibitor with the most blue ribbons in all show categories including novice entries.

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ROSE SHOW FLORAL DESIGN RULES

 1.  Design classes are open to any member of any rose society (excepting the special class for the visiting Federated Garden Club judges).

 2.  Each class is limited to 6 entries unless otherwise noted. Exhibitors may enter as many classes as desired, but only one exhibit per class. Reservations are required in all classes before June 21 to insure table space. Contact Patsy Cunningham: (401) 952-8917 or at patham@cox.net.

 3.  Entries must be placed during Friday evening set-up or
between 7:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on the morning of the show
and removed at 4:00 p.m.

 4.  Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor. Outdoor-grown roses should be used in all arrangements, but need not be grown by the exhibitor. Florist roses are not allowed and will be cause for disqualification. Roses must be correctly named on the provided entry tag in accordance with ARS rules.

 5.  The rose must be the dominant flower in all arrangements. Other flowers and foliage may also be used if not prohibited in the schedule. Dried or preserved material may be included. No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. Plant material may not be painted, or dyed. Neither plants on the conservation lists nor live creatures are permitted. The American flag or the flag of any country may not be used.

 6.  Bases and accessories are allowed in all classes. Backdrops or drapes may be used, but must fit in the allotted space as set forth in the schedule and must be provided by the exhibitor. The RIRS will not provide containers.

 7.  The show committee will have folding backdrops available on a first come, first serve basis.

 8.  Reasonable care will be taken, but the Show Committee and the RIRS are not responsible for loss or damage to arrangements or containers.

 9.  All arrangements are to be the exhibitor’s interpretation of the class title. If an exhibitor chooses, a 3" x 5" card may accompany each arrangement to assist observers in their interpretation of the design.

10. Entries will first be evaluated by an ARS horticultural judge to confirm rose identification. They will then be judged by Federated Garden Club judges. Only required personnel may be present during judging. First, second, third, and honorable mention ribbons will be awarded in each class. The decision of the judges is final.

11. If the roses in the exhibit have been grown by the arranger, “AG” must be written on the entry tag. Arrangements composed of arranger-grown roses are eligible for ARS Medal Certificates. Only blue ribbon winners scoring more than 92 by the judges are eligible per ARS rules.

12. An award for the best floral art exhibit will be determined by “People's Choice” ballot.

FLORAL DESIGN JUDGING SCORECARD

Total of 100 possible points

Conformance:   15 points

·      Roses correctly named

·      Conformance to type of design

·      Other specific requirements of schedule

 

Design (5 points per principle):  30 points

·      Balance

·      Dominance

·      Contrast

·      Rhythm

·      Proportion

·      Scale

Perfection of the roses:  30 points

Creativity and Expressiveness:  15 points

Distinction:  10 points

 

Rose Arrangements Division

Theme: “A Day at the Movies”

All arrangement classes are eligible for “People’s Choice Award” and arranger-grown entries in classes 35 through 38 are eligible for ARS certificates as outlined in the rules. Limited to 6 entries per class except where noted.

Classes 36 – 39 are eligible for ARS medal certificates

 

Class 35: ‘South Pacific’ (World War II musical set in Bali)

A modern arrangement using full-size roses to be staged in a 30” wide space. Entrants limited to visiting Federated Garden Club judges.

Eligible for Best of Class

 

Class 36: ‘Citizen Kane’ (Orson Welles drama with the thought of “Rosebud” at its heart)

A traditional arrangement evocative of a childhood memory using only miniature or miniflora roses to be staged on a pedestal provided by the Rose Show Committee. Design may be mass, mass-line, or line style. Arrangement may not exceed 10” in any direction. Accessories may be employed.

Eligible for Best of Class

Award sponsored by Irwin & Cindy Ehrenreich

In Memory of David Levy

 

Class 37: ‘Flower Drum Song’ (Musical about love matches in the Chinese community of San Francisco)

A full-size arrangement in the oriental style to be staged in a 30” inch space.             

Eligible for Oriental Ribbon

Award sponsored by Frank & Charlotte Karikas

In Memory of Ernestine Catellier

 

Class 38: Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (Audrey Hepburn movie about aspirations and love)

An arrangement using full size or miniature/miniflora roses in a table setting. Design to be staged in an area 30” wide. May include all or part of any table implements or accessories.

Eligible for Best of Class

Award sponsored by Yolande Riendeau

In Memory of Denise (Riendeau) Boucher

 

Class 39: ‘Anything Goes’   (Musical about Parisian dancers on an ocean liner, competing for a part in a Broadway show)

A full-size floral design in arranger’s choice of style to be staged in a 30” inch space.             

Eligible for Best of Class

Award sponsored by Jin & Biing Lee

In Memory of Kuo-Lian Lee

 

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Thank you to all our sponsors, patrons and advertisers who so generously support our rose show.

 


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