Classification or Type: This label or designation indicates the type of rose based on registration of the variety by the hybridizer or introducer. Currently, 37 classes of roses are recognized by the American Rose Society.

Color: Roses also receive a descriptive color class by using one of 18 defined colors as established by the American Rose Society.

Petal Count: The number of petals is a measure of the fullness of a flower. Roses range from the simplicity of five petals up to 100+. Single = 4-8; semi-double = 9-16; double = 17-25 petals; full = 26-40; very full = 41+.

Year of Introduction: This shows the year of registration, or the introductory date if the variety was not registered. This information should help the reader to determine how long this variety has been in commerce.

National RIR Score: The average garden performance rating for the variety as determined in the national survey. Some roses have not been reviewed in the past ten years. An asterisk (*) by the score indicates the score may be out of date.



# The rose was an American Rose Society Award of Excellence Winner.

& The rose was an American Rose Center Trial Grounds Winner.

@ The rose was an All-America Rose Selections winner.

۞ This rose was an ARS Members’ Choice Winner.

** The rose is eligible for Dowager Queen.

+ The rose is new and is being tested by rose gardeners under the ARS Roses in Review program. A rating has not yet been established. Your feedback on this rose through the annual RIR is welcomed.

% An insufficient number of reports have been received to establish a proper rating. Your feedback on this rose during the next Triennial Survey is welcomed.

( ) The rose is still relatively new and has an interim rating only. Further evaluation through the Roses in Review program may ultimately change this score. Your feedback on this rose through the annual RIR is welcomed.

Code Names :

Names with the first three letters in capital letters identify code names. These code names identify the registrant (person or firm).