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2007 Spring National Rose Show - St. Paul, MN

ARS Fall 2007 National Rose Show - September 15, 2007



 


AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY FALL 2007 ROSE SHOW – ST. LOUIS, MO   SEPTEMBER 15, 2007

 

CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class Name

Exhibitor(s)

Roses Used

Section A   THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY NATIONAL CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class 1 – J. Horace McFarland Memorial Trophy

John & Donna Hefner,
Greenwood, IN

Crystalline, Moonstone, Helen Naude, Affirm, Louise Estes, Big Time, Mavrik

Class 2 – Earl of Warwick Urn

Richard Anthony,
Strongsville, OH

Gemini, Peace, Tahitian Sunset, St. Patrick, Sunset Celebration, Sheer Bliss

Class 3 – National Pacific Rose Society Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Affirm, Louise Estes, Mavrik

Class 4 – Fred Edmunds Sr. Memorial ARS Youth Award

[ no entries ]

 

Class 5 – Dr. T. Allen Kirk Memorial Trophy

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Louise Estes

Class 6 – Rose Hybridizers Association Trophy

T. Cairns & L. Desamero
Studio City, CA

Mini-flora seedling

Class 7 – The President’s Trophy

Diane Klassy,
Lexington Park, MD

Klassy Lady, Miss Flippins, Pierrine

Class 8 – Robert E. and Mildred C. Lawton Miniature National Trophy

Sandy & Bob Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

Erin Alonso, Kristin, Breath of Spring, Bee’s Knees, Tammy Darlene, Dancing Flame

Class 9 – Ralph S. Moore National Award

Sandy & Bob Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

Fairhope, Breath of Spring, Kristin, Michel Cholet, Odessa, Soroptimist International, Chatooga, Tammy Darlene, Dancing Flame

Class 10 – J. Benjamin Williams Mini-Flora Rose National Trophy

John & Donna Hefner,
Greenwood, IN

Memphis King (2), Whirlaway (2), Lady E’Owyn (2), Louisville Lady (2), Tiffany Lynn (2)

Class 11 – M.S. Hershey Bowl

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Wing Ding , Green Rose, Rosarium Uetersen, Sexy Rexy, Bouquet Parfait

Class 12 – Portland “City of Roses” Trophy

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Louise Estes, Pop Warner, Mavrik, Dublin, Classic Touch, Affirm

**GardenWeb Roses Forum Best in Show Trophy

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Eureka

     

Section B   CENTRAL DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class 13 – J. Horace McFarland Memorial Central District Trophy

Bob & Doris House,
Loma Linda, MO

Dublin, Cajun Moon, Affirm, Elizabeth Taylor, Mavrik

Class 14 – The Ralph Moore Central District Trophy

[ no entries ]

 

Class 15 – Dr. Griffith Buck Memorial District Trophy

[ no entries ]

 

Class 16 – The Barbara and Larry Buster Keeper Challenge

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Conundrum (2), Dr. Troy Garret (2)

Class 17 – The Linn County Rose Society Challenge

[ no award ]

 

Class 18 – The Mr. & Mrs. Phil Lewis Challenge

[ no entries ]

 

Class 19 - The Rose Society of the Ozarks Challenge

Bob & Doris House,
Loma Linda, MO

Affirm

Class 20 – The Max Woolery Challenge

Bob & Doris House,
Loma Linda, MO

Let Freedom Ring, Dublin, Special Merit

     

Section C    ILLINOIS/INDIANA DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class 21 - Illinois/Indiana District – J. Horace McFarland Memorial Award

John & Donna Hefner,
Greenwood, IN

Louise Estes, Dublin, Moonstone, Natasha Monet, Gemini

Class 22 - Illinois/Indiana District Director’s Award

Jean & Mary Ewaldz,
Rockford, IL

Hawkeye Belle, Leonard Dudley Braithwaite, Prairie Star

Class 23 - Henry J. Suppan Memorial Award

[ no entries ]

 

Class 24 - Dr. Homer Lyman Memorial Award

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Veterans’ Honor

Class 25 - Ralph S. Moore Perpetual Trophy

[ no entries ]

 

Class 26 - Illinois/Indiana District Miniature Perpetual Trophy

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Soroptimist International

Class 27 - Illinois/Indiana Mini-Flora Rose Challenge

John & Donna Hefner,
Greenwood, IN

Whirlaway, Mr. Leonard, Memphis King, Tiffany Lynn, Cachet

     

Section D   OPEN CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class 28 - The Wichita Challenge

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

St. Patrick, Chablis, Affirm, Veterans’ Honor, Louise Estes

Class 29 - The Greater St. Louis Rose Society Challenge

M/M John Fleek,
Charleston, WV

Tiffany Lynn

Class 30 - Hi-Lo Challenge

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Dublin, Louisiana Lady

Class 31 - The Lincoln Rose Society Challenge

[ not awarded ]

 

Class 32 - The Omaha Challenge

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

St. Patrick

Class 33 - The Greater Kansas City Rose Council Challenge

Tim Hartranft,
Lancaster, OH

Perfectly Red, Folklore, Signature, Distant Sounds, Marilyn Wellan, Stainless Steel

Class 34 - The Clay County Rose Society Challenge

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

Moonstone

Class 35 - Bouquet Bowl

Judy Farris,
Grand Rapids, MI

Louise Clements, Ambridge Rose, Teasing Georgia, Crocus Rose, Fair Bianca

Class 36 - Picture Frame

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

Dublin

Class 37 - Mass Display

Bob & Doris House,
Loma Linda, MO

Louise Estes

Class 38 - The Paul D. Morgan Memorial Challenge

Linda Jansing,
Louisville, KY

Lady of the Dawn

Class 39 – OGR Collection of Three

Susan Clingenpeel,
Bethlehem, GA

Louise d’Arzens, Marchesa Boccella, Souv. de la Malmaison

Class 40 - The Bob & Doris House Challenge

Harlan & Patricia Schumaker,
Kentwood, MI

Jean Kenneally, Sweet Caroline, Baby Boomer, Palmetto Sunrise

Class 41 - The Joe Maupin Challenge

Harlan & Patricia Schumaker,
Kentwood, MI

Jean Kenneally

Class 42 - The Mary Ann Brooks Challenge

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Whirlaway

Class 43 - The Clay County Rose Society Mini Challenge

Jim & Barbara Preston,
Louisville, KY

Arcanum

Class 44 - Mini Picture Frame

Jim & Barbara Preston,
Louisville, KY

Whirlaway

Class 45 - Mini Artist Palette

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Foolish Pleasure, Louisville Lady, High Ambition, Nancy Jean, Memphis King

Class 46 - Youth Challenge – Any Three Roses

[ no entries ]

 

Class 47 - Most Fragrant Rose

[ not reported ]

 
     

HORTICULTURE CLASSES

Class Name

Exhibitor(s)

Roses Used

Section E

Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras

 

Class 48 – One-Bloom-Per-Stem Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras

   

Queen

Tim Hartranft,
Lancaster, OH

Pop Warner

King

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Suffolk

Princess

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

Uncle Joe

Court

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

Hot Princess

Court

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Mavrik

Court

David & Lois Ackers,
Lancaster, OH

St. Patrick

Court

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Brandenburg Gate

Court

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Veterans’ Honor

Court

Bob & Doris House,
Loma Linda, MO

White Masterpiece

Class 49 – Hybrid Tea Single

[ not awarded ]

 

Class 50 – Fully Open Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras

Robert Woodworth,
Kenosha, WI

Helen Naude

Class 51 – Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Sprays

Gene Sandberg,
Libertyville, IL

White Success

     

Floribundas and Polyanthas

   

Class 52 – Floribunda Spray

   

Floribunda Spray  Queen

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Eureka

Floribunda Spray  King

Dan Keil,
Decatur, IL

Hannah Gordon

Floribunda Spray  Princess

Gary Rankin & Monica Valentovic,
Lavalette, WV

Lavaglut

Class 53 – One-Bloom-Per-Stem Floribundas - Exhibition

Rita Trost

Sheila’s Perfume

Class 54 – One-Bloom-Per-Stem Floribundas – Open

Cindy Dale,
Peachtree City, GA

Scentimental

Class 55 – Polyantha Spray

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Verdun

     

Climbers

   

Class 56 – Climber

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Soaring Spirits

     

Old Garden Roses

   

Class 57 – Genesis Award (Species)

Richard Hartke,
Louisville, KY

Rosa rugosa alba

Class 58 – Dowager Queen

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Baronne Prevost

Class 59 – Victorian Award

M/M John Fleek,
Charleston, WV

Nastarana

Class 60 – “Found” Rose

[ no entries ]

 
     

Shrubs

   

Class 61 – Classic Shrub

Bob Kraemer,
Round Lake Beach, IL

Jens Munk

Class 62 – Modern Shrub

Joan Stoffer,
Grand Rapids, MI

Molineux

     

Mini-Floras

   

Class 63 – One-Bloom-Per-Stem Mini-Flora

   

Mini-Flora  Queen

John & Donna Hefner,
Greenwood, IN

Lady E’Owyn

Mini-Flora  King

Sandy & Bob Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

Foolish Pleasure

Mini-Flora  Princess

Don & Mary Myers,
Wake Forest, NC

Whirlaway

Mini-Flora  Court

Richard Anthony,
Strongsville, OH

Regina Lee

Mini-Flora Court

M/M John Fleek,
Charleston, WV

Tiffany Lynn

Mini-Flora Court

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Dr. Troy Garret

Mini-Flora Court

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

Fitzhugh’s Diamond

Mini-Flora Court

Richard Anthony,
Strongsville, OH

Class of ‘73

Mini-Flora Court

Larry & Doris Meyer,
Hazelwood, MO

Memphis King

Class 64 – Fully Open Mini-Floras

Dan Keil,
Decatur, IL

Ingrid

Class 65 – Mini-Flora Spray

Richard Anthony,
Strongsville, OH

Roxie

     

Miniatures

   

Class 66 – One-Bloom-Per-Stem Miniature

   

Miniature Queen

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Fairhope

Miniature King

Steve Singer,
Kenosha, WI

Marie Jeannette

Miniature Princess

Jim & Anne Hering,
Marion, OH

Ty

Miniature Court

T. Cairns & L. Desamero,
Studio City, CA

Arcanum

Miniature Court

Sandy & Bob Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

Best of ‘04

Miniature Court

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

Willing

Miniature Court

Gary Rankin & Monica Valentovic,
Lavalette, WV

Olympic Gold

Miniature Court

Satish & Vijaya Prabhu,
Columbia, SC

Carolina Lady

Miniature Court

M/M John Slusher,
Marion, IA

Bees Knees

Class 67 – Miniature Single

Bob & Chris Thorpe,
Greeneville, TN

My Sunshine

Class 68 – Fully Open Miniature

Larry & Barbara Buster,
Muscatine, IA

Mobile Jubilee

Class 69 – Miniature Spray

Cindy Dale,
Peachtree City, GA

Soroptimist International

     

Special Classes

   

Class 70 – New Seedling

T. Cairns & L. Desamero,
Studio City, CA

[ Party Girl x Luis Desamero ]

Class 71 – New Sport

Phillip Schorr,
St. Louis, MO

Sport of Sweet Revenge

Class 72 – Novice – Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora

[ no entries ]

 

Class 73 – Novice – Floribunda

[ no entries ]

 

Class 74 – Novice – Miniature/Mini-Flora

[ no entries ]

 

Class 75 – Judges Class

Bill & Irma Blok,
Wyoming, MI

Uncle Joe

ARRANGEMENT CLASSES

Class Name

Trophy / Style

Exhibitor(s)

Roses Used

       

Section A   ARS NATIONAL TROPHY SPECIAL CHALLENGE CLASS

Class 1. “America the Beautiful - For Amber Waves of Grain

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Overesch Memorial Rose Arrangement Trophy

Traditional mass design

Bev Parrish,
Nixa, MO

Veterans’ Honor, Let Freedom Ring, Honest Red, Uncle Joe

Class 2. “Miniature Jewels in Art-Deco” - ‘1904 World’s Fair - The Forest Park Jewel Box’

Millie Walters Memorial Rose Trophy

Designer’s Choice

Barbara Gordon,
Mountain View, CA

Loving Touch

       

Section B   NATIONAL TRAVELING TROPHY

Class 3. “Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolley”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Transportation to the Fair’

Mildred Bryant Trophy

A free form modern design, using miniature and/or mini-flora roses

Jim Zimmerman,
Englewood, OH

Erin Alonso, Breath of Spring, Ty

       

Section C  ILLINOIS-INDIANA CHALLENGE TROPHY AND AWARD CLASSES

Class 4. “Cotton Candy”

‘1904 World’s Fair- Cotton candy was invented, known as Fairy Floss’

District Director’s Trophy / An arrangement using only mini-flora roses

[ not reported ]

 

Class 5. “The Dance Card”

‘1904 World’s Fair-The largest band stand accommodated three bands at one time’

Ruth Tiedeman Award

Traditional arrangement

Marlene Marolf,
Davenport, IA

Cabana, Carefree Beauty

Class 6. “My Alice Blue Gown”

‘1904 World’s Fair - This song was dedicated to President Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice’

Russ Anger Award

Personal Adornment - Purse Corsage

Marlene Marolf,
Davenport, IA

Teasing Georgia

       

Section D  STANDARD TRADITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Class 7. “Napoleon’s Gift of Roses to Josephine”

‘1904 World’s Fair- The St. Louis Art Museum was the Palace of Fine Arts for the fair’

A traditional mass design

Mary Hellmer,
Waterloo, IL

John F. Kennedy

Class 8. “The French Mantel of the Cabanne House”

‘1904 World’s Fair- The gardener’s home is located at the entrance to Forest Park’

A traditional line mass design

ARS Royalty Award

Bev Parrish,
Nixa, MO

Raphaela, Touch of Class

Class 9. “The Katy Railroad Line”

‘1904 World’s Fair- Presently the Katy Bicycle/Strolling Trail’

A traditional line design

Susan Waites,
Chapin, SC

Love and Peace

       

Section E   STANDARD MODERN ARRANGEMENTS

Class 10. “A Bicycle Built for Two”

‘1904 World’s Fair- Transportation to the Fair’

A duo design, which is freestanding and organized in one container to give two distinct impressions to the viewer

Connie Baird,
Duck River, TN

Lyda Rose, Pink Osiana, St. Patrick

Class 11. “GO CARDINALS - Knock it Out!”

‘1904 World’s Fair - In 1904 the Cardinals were in 5th place, winning 73 games, home was Robinson field which held 15,200 fans’

A stretch design of two units, with one smaller than the other and a connective in between

Brenda Johnson,
Sapulpa, OK

Fantasy

Class 12. “De Forest Wireless Telegraph Tower”

‘1904 World’s Fair - President Theodore Roosevelt sent a telegram announcing the opening of the fair. Then the first wireless telegraphs were sent by fairgoers’

A spatial thrust design with two parallel placements of like materials

ARS Artist Award
ARS Gold Medal

Donna Tarrant,
Waddy, KY

Uncle Joe

Class 13. “The Irish Village Over and Under the Sea”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Transportation was provided by gondolas on lagoons and lakes’

An underwater design

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section F   STANDARD ARRANGEMENTS IN THE ORIENTAL MANNER

Class 14. “Tea Time by Lantern Light”

‘1904 World’s Fair- All Oriental lanterns now located in Missouri Botanical Gardens’

An Oriental Manner style design in a medium or tall container

ARS Oriental Award
ARS Bronze Medal

Cynthia Chuang,
Los Altos, CA

St. Patrick

Class 15.  “The Grand Basin - Reflections of Scenic Natural Beauty”

‘1904 World’s Fair- This basin was the focal area of the whole Fair. It was the only natural lake in Forest Park’

A classical Shoka Shofutai design in tall or medium container or compote

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section G   KEEPSAKE ARRANGEMENT AND EXHIBIT

Class 16. “A Victorian Valentine”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Had a tunnel of love where many proposals of marriage were made’

A traditional standard plaque of dried roses

ARS Keepsake Award

Bev Parrish,
Nixa, MO

Raphaela

Class 17. “The Grainery”

‘1904 World’s Fair - The State of Missouri Exhibition Hall was also known as the corn palace’

A traditional standard design wall hanging

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section H   MINIATURE ROSECRAFT ARRANGEMENT AND EXHIBIT

Class 18. “Souvenir of the Olympic Games”

‘1904 World’s Fair - First Olympics to award Gold, Silver and Bronze medals’

A traditional or modern design using dried miniature/mini-flora roses in or under glass

Marge Godfrey,
Urbandale, IA

Summer Madness

Class 19. “A Stroll with My Parasol”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Most ladies attended using their parasols’

A mini/mini-flora design of dried roses

ARS Mini Rosecraft Award

Susan Waites,
Chapin, SC

Hilde

       

Section I  MINIATURE/MINI-FLORA ARRANGEMENTS

Class 20. “Grandmother‘s Victorian Broach”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Accessory-style of jewelry’

A traditional mass design

ARS Mini Royalty Award
ARS Mini Gold Medal

Paula Williams,
Big Spring, KY

Hot Tamale

Class 21. “High Buttoned Shoes”

‘1904 World’s Fair - A style of shoe’

A traditional line mass design

Bev Parrish,
Nixa, MO

Ty, Olympic Gold, Top Contender

Class 22. “A Cool Sip of Iced Tea on the Pike”

‘1904 World’s Fair - The first time a drink was served with ice in tea’

A traditional line design

Susan Waites,
Chapin, SC

Pierrine

       

Section J   SPECIAL CLASS ARRANGEMENTS

Class 23. “Dancing Feet of Penguin Cove”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Site is now the famous St. Louis Zoo’

A black and white design

Connie Baird,
Duck River, TN

Whirlaway

Class 24. “Tiffany‘s Lotus Pagoda Lamp”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Tiffany exhibited and won a Gold medal for his design of natural form and brilliant color’

Designer’s choice of standard design

ARS Princess Award
ARS Silver Medal

Bev Parrish,
Nixa, MO

St. Patrick

Class 25. “Missouri’s Fall Prairie”

‘1904 World’s Fair – Missouri and each state’s national flower was represented in a growing map’

Designer’s choice of standard design

ARS Duchess Award

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section K   NOVICE AND JUNIOR ARRANGEMENT CLASSES

Class 26. “Ice Cream Waffle Cone on the Pike”

‘1904 World’s Fair - First time ice cream was wrapped in a Belgium waffle’

Designer’s choice - standard

ARS Novice Award

[ no winner ]

 

Class 27. “Popcorn Snack on the Pike”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Popcorn was most popular snack on the Pike’

Designer’s choice - mini/mini-flora

ARS Junior Royalty

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section L   SPECIAL CLASS ARRANGEMENTS FOR JUDGES

Class 28. “The La Ferris Wheel”

‘1904 World’s Fair - The world’s largest observation wheel’

Designer’s choice - standard design 

ARS Best Judges Award

Gary Barlow,
Fairborn, OH

Louise Estes, Green Rose, Moonstone

Class 29. “The Handlebar Mustache”

‘1904 World’s Fair - All the gentlemen sported mustaches’

Designer’s choice - miniature/mini-flora

[ no winner ]

 
       

Section M   TABLE CLASSES

Class 30. “The German Beer- at the Tyrolean Alps”

‘1904 World’s Fair - This Beer Garden seated 2000 people at one time’

A functional, semi-formal table.

ARS Standard Court of Etiquette Award

[ no winner ]

 

Class 31. “A Children’s Carnival Party along the Pike”

‘1904 World’s Fair - Admission for adults was 50 cents, children 25 cents’

An artistic exhibition display

Mini/Mini-Flora Court of Etiquette Award
ARS Mini Silver Medal

Susan Liberta,
Normal, IL

Kristin, Dreamglo

       

Section N  MINIATURE/MINI-FLORA ARRANGEMENTS

Class 32. “Dream State Into the Future”

‘1904 World’s Fair – Had many new ideas for the future’

Modern transparency design

ARS Mini Artist Award
ARS Mini Bronze Medal

Donna Tarrant,
Waddy, KY

Memphis King

Class 33. “Around the World with Father Time”

’1904 World’s Fair – The 1904 floral clock represented every country in the world’

Modern Construction design

Susan Waites,
Chapin, SC

Ashton, Doris Morgan

       

Section O  MINIATURE/MINI-FLORA ARRANGEMENTS

Class 34. “The Fountain Angel”

’1904 World’s Fair – Saved and moved to the Municipal Opera now in Forest Park’

Roses only

ARS Miniature Princess Award

Donna Tarrant,
Waddy, KY

Soroptimist International

Class 35. “The Grand Finale Was Auld Lang Syne”

‘1904 World’s Fair – The World’s Fair spelled out farewell—goodnight with fireworks’

Designer’s choice