DIVISION 1. HORTICULTURE CLASSES

Section A. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY NATIONAL CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class

Roses

Winner

CLASS 1: Nicholson Perpetual Challenge Bowl

An entry of nine (9) hybrid tea blooms, each of a different variety, correctly named and displayed in separate

containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 2: C. Eugene Pfister Memorial Trophy

An entry of one (1) grandiflora specimen, disbudded or naturally grown, correctly named and displayed in an appropriate container.

Gold Medal

Steve Singer,
Kenosha, WI

CLASS 3: New Zealand Kiwi Award

An entry of six (6) roses, each of a different cultivar consisting of two (2) heavily-petaled exhibition type roses, two (2) low-petaled hybrid tea roses in the stage of opening just past the tight bud stage, with only a few petals unfurling, and two (2) floribunda sprays, all correctly named and displayed in separate containers.

- no award -

CLASS 4: Joseph J. Kern Trophy

For the best collection of five (5) Old Garden Roses, including species, each of a different variety, each in separate vases and properly labeled as to variety.

Sidonie, Comte de Chambord, Rose de Rescht, Louise Odier, Yolande d’Aragon

Andrew Plasz,
Libertyville, IL

CLASS 5: Dorothy C. Stemler Memorial Award (Exhibitor provides container)

An entry of the best Old Rose Bouquet of eight (8) or more blooms or sprays of Old Garden Roses, including Species, whose type or classification was established prior to 1867. All roses are to be identified.

Louise Odier, Sidonie, Comte de Chambord, Yolande d’Aragon, Marchesa Bocella, Mme Hardy, Rose de Rescht

Andrew Plasz,
Libertyville, IL

CLASS 6: William H. Mavity Trophy

An entry of five (5) sprays of floribundas, each of a different variety, correctly named and exhibited in separate containers.

Ivory Fashion, Europeana, Hannah Gordon, Showbiz, Sexy Rexy

Victor Papendick,
Wadsworth, IL

CLASS 7: Jan Shivers National Miniature Trophy

An entry of seven (7) one-bloom-per-stem miniature varieties of .Award of Excellence. winners, each being a different variety, exhibited in separate containers.

Doris Morgan, Baby Boomer, Kristin, Jean Kenneally, Hot Tamale, Sweet Caroline, Merlot

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 8: Dee Bennett Memorial Trophy

An entry of twelve (12) miniature roses, exhibition stage, disbudded. One variety or any combination of varieties, displayed in a clear container provided by the exhibitor. The exhibitor may use floral foam for support.

Dancing Flame

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 9: Herb Swim Memorial Trophy

An entry of five (5) hybrid teas, one-bloom-per-stem, different varieties, each exhibited in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 10: Ann Reilly Memorial Trophy

An entry of five (5) one-bloom-per-stem, exhibition type floribundas, not more than two of any one variety, exhibited in separate containers.

Day Breaker, Bolivar, Pinnacle, Sheila’s Perfume, Pasadena Star

Andrew Plasz,
Libertyville, IL

CLASS 11: Dr. Griffith J. Buck Trophy

An entry of three (3) different shrub varieties, one bloom or spray (2 or more blooms), exhibited in separate containers.

Graham Thomas, Amiga Mia, Kathryn Morley

Bruce & Margaret Barr,
Port Washington, WI

CLASS 12: J. Benjamin Williams Mini-Flora Rose Challenge Trophy

An entry of ten (10) mini-flora roses, either one each of ten (10) different varieties or two (2) each of five (5) different varieties, one-bloom-per-stem, each exhibited in separate containers, all blooms at exhibition stage and each bloom having a separate entry tag.

Robin Alonso, Lady E’Owyn, Camden, Jerry Lynn, Dr. Troy Garret, Charismatic, Whirlaway, Memphis King, Foolish Pleasure, Tiffany Lynn

Harold & Jean Baker,
Lakeland, FL

CLASS 13: President’s Trophy

Three (3) stems of any classification, one bloom or spray. One or more varieties, displayed in separate containers.  Open to members who grow no more than 50 rose plants.

Foolish Pleasure, Memphis King, Tiffany Lynn

Harold & Jean Baker,
Lakeland, FL

CLASS 14: Garden Web Rose Forum Best in Show Trophy

Best horticultural entry on the trophy table. Selected from the entries for one stem of any classification. To be judged by a panel of five (5) judges selected by the ARS National Chairman of Judges.

Sidonie

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI

Section AA. THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT CHALLENGE CLASSES

CLASS 15: J. Horace McFarland Memorial North Central District Trophy

Five (5) hybrid teas, all different varieties, any color in exhibition form, displayed in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 16: Richard S. Wilcox North Central District Trophy

Three (3) red or red blend hybrid teas, all different varieties in exhibition form, displayed in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 17: Eugene S. Boerner North Central District Trophy

Three (3) floribunda sprays, all different varieties displayed in separate containers.

Purple Heart, Sexy Rexy, Hannah Gordon

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI

CLASS 18: Floyd W. Johnson North Central District Trophy

Eight (8) stems of old garden or classic/ modern shrub roses or any combination of same. Specimens to be displayed in one container provided by the exhibitor.

Heritage, Gertrude Jekyll, Champlain, Lady Elsie May, Henry Kelsey, Abraham Darby, Carefree Beauty, Sidonie

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI

CLASS 19: All-America Rose Selection (AARS) Trophy

Three (3) different varieties previously designated .AARS. (All-America Rose Selection), displayed in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 20: Ralph Moore North Central District Trophy

Seven (7) miniature roses, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers. All being at exhibition stage.

Heather Sproul, Michel Cholet, Sweet Melody, Fancy Pants, Bees Knees, Pucker Up, Amber Star

Steve Singer,
Kenosha, WI

CLASS 21: Dr. Griffith J. Buck North Central District Trophy

Three (3) different classic/modern shrub varieties, one bloom or spray (two or more blooms) displayed in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 22: Robert (Bob) Churilla Memorial North Central District Trophy

Blue ribbon display of the three (3) stages of bloom of one variety of miniature or mini-flora displayed in separate containers.

- no entries -

CLASS 23: District Director’s Mini-Flora Rose Trophy

Five (5) mini-flora blooms, each a different variety, exhibited in individual vases, each having an individual entry tag.

- no entries -

Section AAA. TWIN CITIES ROSE CLUB CHALLENGE CLASSES

CLASS 24: English Style Box

English style box containing six (6) hybrid tea and/or grandiflora specimens, one (1) or more varieties, without foliage, each at exhibition stage. Boxes will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

- no entries -

CLASS 25: English Style Box

English style box containing six (6) OGR and/or shrub specimens, one (1) or more varieties, without foliage, each at exhibition stage. Boxes will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Distant Drums, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Benjamin Britten

Bonnie Woodard,
St. Cloud, MI

CLASS 26: Open Bowl

One (1) hybrid tea or grandiflora at exhibition stage. No foliage allowed. Bowls will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Black Magic

T.E. & Patricia Allen,
Fitchburg, WI

CLASS 27: Three Stages of Bloom . Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora

One variety in three stages of bloom, one bud, one bloom one-half to two-thirds open and one bloom fully opened displayed in separate containers.

- no award -

CLASS 28: Artist’s Palette

Five (5) floribunda blooms at exhibition stage, all different varieties, displayed in an artist’s palette. No stems or foliage. Palettes will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Hannah Gordon, Royal Occasion, Orangeade, Bordure Rose, Little Darling

Vern Kraus,

Pleasant Prairie, WI

CLASS 29: Hi Lo

Two stems: one exhibition form hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda and one exhibition form miniature or mini-flora exhibited in separate containers, one behind the other. Form and color should match as closely

as possible.

CLASS 30: Picture Frame

One (1) hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda bloom at exhibition stage displayed in a picture frame. Frames will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

CLASS 31: Miniature/Mini-Flora English Style Box

A miniature English style box containing five (5) miniature/mini-flora specimens, one (1) or more varieties, without foliage, each at exhibition stage. Boxes will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Behold

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 32: Miniature in a Bowl

Any miniature. Exhibition form. No foliage allowed. Bowls will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Arcanum

Bob & Sandy Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

CLASS 33: Mini-Flora in a Bowl

Any mini-flora. Exhibition form. No foliage allowed. Bowls will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Conundrum

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 34: Miniature/Mini-Flora Collection

Three (3) miniature/mini-flora at exhibition stage, one bloom to a stem, each a different variety, in one container.

Behold, Hilde, Dancing Flame

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 35: Miniature/Mini-Flora Collection

Three (3) miniature/mini-flora sprays, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers.

Bee’s Knees, Chloe’s, Star, Dancing Flame

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

CLASS 36: Miniature/Mini-Flora Artist Palette

Five (5) miniature/mini-flora blooms at exhibition stage, all different varieties, displayed in an artist’s palette. No stems or foliage. Palettes will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Jilly Jewel, Behold, Irresistible, Odessa, Miss Flippins

Tommy Cairns & Luis Desamero,
Studio City, CA

CLASS 37: Miniature Picture Frame

One miniature at exhibition stage, displayed in a picture frame. Frames will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

Nancy Jean

Bob & Sandy Lundberg,
Bluffton, SC

CLASS 38: Mini-Flora Picture Frame

One mini-flora at exhibition stage, displayed in a picture frame. Frames will be furnished on a first come, first served basis.

- no entries -

Section B. HYBRID TEA, GRANDIFLORA SPECIMENS (including climbing sports)

CLASS 39: Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora

One (1) bloom per stem, disbudded.

Queen of Show

Marlon’s Day

Ralph & Gayle Cooper,
Van Buren, AR

King of Show

Mavrik

Steve Singer,
Kenosha, WI

Princess of Show

Gold Medal

Steve Singer,
Kenosha, WI

Court of Honor

Black Magic

Classic Touch

Dublin

Gentle Giant

O'Rilla

Vino Rosso

Tai & Patricia Allen

Yvonne Brault

Steve Singer

Yvonne Brault

Paul & Gerri Guerino

Ralph & Gayle Cooper

CLASS 40: Single Hybrid Tea (4-8 petals)

One (1) bloom, disbudded, one bloom with

side buds or one spray, unwanted growth may be removed.

Dainty Bess

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI

CLASS 41: Hybrid Tea Spray

Two (2) or more blooms, unwanted growth may be removed.

Karen Blixen

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI

CLASS 42: Grandiflora Spray

Two (2) or more blooms, unwanted growth may be removed.

Vera Johns

Paul & Gerri Guerino,
Elmhurst, IL

CLASS 43: Fully Opened Hybrid Tea

One (1) bloom per stem, disbudded, stamens showing.

Neptune

Richard Anthony,
Poland, OH

Section C. FLORIBUNDA, POLYANTHA SPECIMENS (including climbing sports)

CLASS 44: Floribunda

One (1) bloom per stem, disbudded.

Nana Mouskouri

Andrew Plasz,
Libertyville, IL

CLASS 45: Floribunda Spray

Two (2) or more blooms, unwanted growth may be removed.

Floribunda Queen

Radox Bouquet

Andrew Plasz

Floribunda King

Fragrant Wave

Yvonne Brault

Floribunda Princess

Sexy Rexy

Victor Papendick

CLASS 46: Polyantha Spray

Two (2) or more blooms, unwanted growth may be removed.

Annchen Muller

Gail Kaplenski,

Bay City, MI

Section D. SHRUB SPECIMENS

CLASS 47: Classic Shrub (Hybrid Kordesii, Hybrid Moyesii, Hybrid Musk and Hybrid Rugosa)

One (1) bloom or spray, unwanted growth may be removed.

William Baffin

Jean Oberpriller,
Eagen, MN

CLASS 48: Modern Shrub (Any shrub rose with the S designation)

One (1) bloom or spray, unwanted growth may be removed.

Golden Eye

Donald Zoromski,
Germantown, WI

Section E. OLD GARDEN ROSE SPECIMENS

CLASS 49: Species

One (1) bloom or spray, unwanted growth may be removed.

R. rugosa alba

Carole Smuda,
St. Anthony, MN

CLASS 50: Old Garden Rose introduced before 1867

One (1) bloom or spray, unwanted growth may be removed.

Sidonie

Yvonne Brault,
Viroqua, WI