HORTICULTURE SCHEDULE

 

Section A   American Rose Society National Trophy Class

                     Restricted to members of the American Rose Society

                      Entries limited to one

 

Class 1       F. Harm Saville Memorial Challenge Bowl

Eighteen exhibition-type miniature roses, six or more varieties, displayed in a                                                                  low bowl.  Container is to be provided by the exhibitor and should not exceed 4 inches in diameter.  Oasis is permitted.

 

Section B   Special Challenge Classes

                    Entries limited to one

               

Class 2    Mike Williams Challenge Bouquet - In Honor of Mike Williams

Twelve (12) disbudded miniatures or mini-floras at exhibition stage, hybridized by Mike Williams of The Mini Rose Garden, in a vase furnished by the exhibitor.  All 12 may be the same, or any combination of varieties may be used.  Vases may be picked up after the show. No oasis permitted.

 

Class 3 Mini-flora Challenge Class

Five (5) different mini-flora varieties, at exhibition stage, disbudded, exhibited in separate vases with individual entry tags.

 

Section C   Specimen Blooms

 

Class 4   One Miniature Bloom

One exhibition stage bloom, to be shown disbudded.

 Eligible for Queen, King, Princess of Show, and Court

Trophy awards and ARS Gold, Silver, & Bronze Certificates

 

Class 5 One Mini-flora Bloom

 One exhibition stage mini-flora bloom, to be shown disbudded.                  

 Eligible for Mini-Flora Queen, Mini-Flora King, Mini-flora Princess of Show and Mini-flora Court.

 

Class 6 Miniature Spray

 One multiple bloom miniature rose spray, two or more blooms.

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Miniature Spray Certificate.

 

Class 7 Mini-flora Sprays     

One multiple bloom mini-flora rose spray, two or more blooms.

Best in Class Trophy. 

 

Class 8 Single Type Miniatures

Single type miniature, one bloom per stem (5 to 12 petals). 

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Single Miniature Certificate. 

 

Class 9 Micro-miniatures  

One exhibition stage bloom to be shown disbudded.  

Best in Class Trophy.

 

Class   10 Fully Open Miniature or Mini-flora Bloom

One open bloom per stem, no side buds, stamens must show, shown disbudded.    No single petaled varieties. 

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Open Bloom Miniature Certificate if winner is a mini

 

 

Section D   Challenge Classes

Entries limited to one per class. 

Miniature roses only are eligible for class 11-13

Mini-flora roses only are eligible for class 14 

 

Class 11  “Doing the Charleston” Challenge

Seven different miniature roses, exhibition stage, disbudded, to be exhibited in separate vases, with individual entry tags. 

Best in Class Trophy.

 

Class 12 Award of Excellence Winners

Five different miniature roses, exhibition stage, disbudded, which have won the Award of Excellence, to be exhibited in separate vases with individual entry tags. 

Best in Class Trophy.

 

Class 13 Miniature Rose in a Bowl

Exhibition stage miniature bloom; no stem and foliage; floating in a clear bowl.   Bowls will be available.

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Rose Bowl Miniature Bloom Certificate.

 

Class 14 Mini-flora Rose in a Bowl

Exhibition stage mini-flora bloom, no stem and foliage; floating in a clear bowl.  Bowls will be available.

Best in Class Trophy.

 

All miniature and mini-flora roses are eligible for classes 15-22.  Entries limited to one per class. 

 

Class 15      Stages of Bloom.

 Three specimens, same variety, one (1) specimen at bud stage, one (1) specimen at exhibition stage (1/2 to 3/4 open), one (1) specimen fully open (stamens must show), disbudded, in one container with one entry tag. 

Best in Class Trophy.

 

Class 16    Six Exhibition Blooms

One bloom per stem of the same variety, exhibition stage, disbudded, to be exhibited in one vase, supplied by the exhibitor.   On oasis allowed.

Best in Class Trophy

 

Class 17 Miniature English Box   

Six (6) exhibition stage roses to be displayed in miniature English Box.  Limited number of boxes available on a first come, first serve basis or exhibitor may also supply their own.

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Miniature English Box Certificate if won with miniature roses.

 

Class 18    Miniature Artist’s Pallet

Five (5) different varieties of exhibition stage blooms displayed in an artist’s pallet 

 Best in Class Trophy.

 

Class 19    Picture Frame

One bloom; exhibition stage; no stem or foliage, to be exhibited in a picture frame. Limited number of frames available on a first come, first serve basis.

Best in Class Trophy.  

 

Class 20    Hybridizer’s Challenge - Carolina District

Three exhibition stage blooms, disbudded; same or different varieties, hybridized by Carolina District hybridizers, exhibited in one vase with one entry tag. .

Best in Class Trophy

 

Class 21    Hybridizer’s Challenge - Deep South District

Three exhibition stage blooms, disbudded; same or different varieties; hybridized by Deep South District hybridizers, exhibited in one vase with one entry tag.

Best in Class Trophy.

  

Class 22 Rose Bouquet

Any extra blooms, any number, any stage of bloom, disbudded.  Must be at least three varieties in a container provided by the exhibitor.  Varieties need not be listed on the entry tag.

Best in Class Trophy.

 

Section E

Specialty Classes

 

Class 23 Judge’s Challenge

One exhibition stage miniature/mini-flora bloom, shown disbudded.  Open to judges and apprentice judges of show, unlimited number of entries of different varieties.

Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Judge’s Entry Certificate.

 

 

Class 24 Seedlings & Sports 

One exhibition miniature or mini-flora seedling or sport, to be shown disbudded, by the hybridizer.  Exhibitor should indicate “Cross of” or “Sport of” on the entry tag.  Best in Class Trophy and ARS Best Seedling Certificate.

 

Section F

 

Novice

Open to an exhibitor who has never won a trophy in an ARS Rose Show.

 

Class 25   Miniature Rose

One bloom per stem miniature rose, exhibition stage, disbudded. 

Best in Class Trophy, and all blue ribbons eligible for Mini Queen. 

ARS Best Novice Certificate

 

Class 26 Mini-flora Rose

One bloom per stem mini-flora rose, exhibition stage, disbudded. 

Best in Class Trophy and all blue ribbons eligible for Mini-flora Queen.