District Rose Show Committee
Show Chairman............................................Dan Moseley
Asst. Show Chairman.....................................Dan Lawlor
Staging..........................................................Dan Moseley
Classification..............................................Donald Burger
Placement (Horticulture).........................Gaye Hammond
Placement (Artistic)......................................Robin Hough
Placement (Photography)...............................Patti Lawlor
Judges(Horticulture)...................................Dale Dardeau
Judges (Artistic).................Norma Hedrick/Robin Hough
Judges/Exhibitors Coffee.............................Jerri Moseley
Clerks.............................................................Susan Smith
Trophy Chair....................................................Deb Mock
Tally...........................................................Patsy Williams
Calligraphy.......................................................Jim Boden
Treasurer.......................................................Charles Ham
Publicity...................................................Gaye Hammond
Show Schedule..............................................Jackie Clark
Artistic Schedule.......................................Norma Hedrick
GENERAL RULES OF THE SHOW
1. Authority. This show will be governed by the standard rules and regulations of the American Rose Society ("ARS"). Any questions regarding the Rose Show, not covered by ARS standards, will be resolved by the Rose Show Chairman.
2. Exhibitors. All exhibitors must be registered for this convention. Exhibitors may submit entries only from their own private, outdoor rose garden, except as designated in the Artistic Division. Two people who jointly maintain a garden may exhibit jointly but not individually from the same garden in the same class.
The Novice classes (Horticulture 39 and 40) are open only to exhibitors who have never won a First Place ribbon in an accredited ARS rose show.
Judges working in this show may exhibit in Judges' Challenge Classes 15 and 28. Arrangement judges may exhibit in Challenge Classes 69 and 70.
3. Entry Tags. Each entry must be accompanied by an appropriate ARS entry tag provided by the Rose Show Committee. All parts of the entry tag must be completed, including the Exhibitor's Number. The Exhibitor's Number will be their registration number.
4. Rose Classification. Except for entries in the Hybridizer Challenge Class, roses entered in this show must be listed in a recent edition of one of the following publications: ARS Modern Roses, ARS Magazine, ARS Official List of Exhibition Names for Judges & Exhibitors, ARS 2003 Handbook for Selecting Roses, 2003 Combined Rose List. The responsibility for proper identification and classification lies totally with the exhibitor.
5. Hours. Preparation, Challenge Class and Artistic Placement areas will open at 5:00 a.m. Entries will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ONLY. Entries will close promptly at 9:30 a.m. so that the show may be prepared for judging at 10:00 a.m.
6. Placement. All horticulture specimens will be placed in the show area by the Placement Committee. Only exhibitors placing arrangements or horticulture challenge class entries are permitted in the show area during entry. Exhibitors must leave the show area immediately after their entry is in place to their satisfaction. Exhibitors placing entries in the horticulture challenge classes should remain in the preparation area until 9:30 a.m. in the event that their entry has to be moved.
7.. Judging. Judging will be in accordance with the appropriate ARS publications. In the horticulture classes, each variety shall be judged as a separate class. During judging, only judges, clerks and Show Committee personnel are permitted in the show area. The decisions of the judges are final.
8. South Central District Trophies. SCD Trophies will be awarded only to First Place Winners. Exhibitors winning SCD McFarland and Moore trophies must sign a register for trophies and must arrange to return them to the District Awards Chairman prior to the next District Rose Show.
9. Refrigerated Storage. Refrigeration will be provided. Roses may be checked in on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and may be picked up Saturday morning between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Neither the Houston Rose Society, the South Central District nor the Holiday Inn will be responsible for any losses or damages.
10. Dismantling. No entry, ribbon or award may be removed from the show area before the close of the show, 9:45 p.m. on Saturday except by direction of the Rose Show Chairman. All roses entered in the horticulture classes become the property of the Houston Rose Society. Arrangers may dismantle their artistic entries between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
11. Awards Pick-Up. All awards will be packaged and distributed by the Show Committee personnel. Exhibitors may pick up their awards and trophies between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Exhibitors are responsible for claiming their awards and trophies in person or by their designated representative.
12. Disclaimer. Your participation as an exhibitor is welcome and encouraged. All care will be given to safeguard your exhibits. Neither the Houston Rose Society, the SCD, the American Rose Society nor the Holiday Inn will be responsible for loss of, damage to entries or property, nor for injuries to persons not resulting from the direct act of their respective agents. Liability of any nature is hereby disclaimed.
1. Containers. Uniform containers for cut specimens will be furnished by the Show Committee for all horticulture challenge classes with the exception of the Old Garden Rose Bouquet.
2. Wedging Material. Only aluminum foil or styrofoam wedges provided by the exhibitor, may be used to position a stem in a single specimen container. Material should not extend above the top of the container.
3. Challenge Class Entry Tag. The challenge class entry tag should be used for a collection of multiple varieties displayed in a single container or box, with all the varieties listed on the same tag. For collections in multiple separate containers, each container must be labeled with an individual entry tag.
4. Challenge Class Placement. Challenge class collections must be placed by the exhibitor. Exhibitors entering challenge classes should remain in the preparation area until 9:30 a.m in the event their entry has to be moved.
5. Challenge Class Entry. Only one entry is allowed per exhibitor in each challenge class with the exception of the Hybridizer Challenge Class. Exhibitors in Classes 1 and 17 must reside in South Central District.
6. Staging. Classes 1 through 16 will be staged on low tables. All other classes will be staged on tables of standard height.
7. Judging. Specimens will be judged based on the following scale of points:
Form 25 Stem & Foliage 20
Color 20 Balance & Proportion 10
Substance 15 Size 10
8. Sweepstakes, Large Roses. A keeper trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most First Place ribbons in Classes 1 - 16, and 29-39. In the event of a tie, Second Place ribbons will be considered. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
9. Sweepstakes, Miniature Roses. A keeper trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most First Place ribbons in Classes 17 - 28 and 40-44. In the event of a tie, Second Place ribbons will be considered. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
Class 1- J. Horace McFarland Memorial District Trophy
Five (5) Hybrid Teas, each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Gaye Hammond in Honor of Lou Allison-Vitek. (Open only to ARS members residing in the South Central District).
Class 2 - AARS Trio
Three (3) All-American Rose Selection Winners (any classification), each a different variety, one bloom per stem and/or sprays displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Ron & Jan Shannon.
Class 3 - Founders Challenge
Three (3) Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras or Floribundas, one or more varieties, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by John & Alice Houston in Honor of J. M. Stroud.
Class 4 - Top Gun Challenge
Four (4) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras, each a different color class, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Eddie & Minnie Garcia in Honor of Vic La Rocca.
Class 5 - Modern Rose Bouquet
Seven (7) or more Hybrid Teas, one or more varieties, one bloom per stem displayed in ONE container. Wedging material not permitted. Keeper trophy sponsored by Kathy Rose Center in Memory of George Noble.
Class 6 - Old Garden Rose Bouquet
Six (6) or more Old Garden Roses, no fewer than three (3) varieties, with or without side buds with blooms predominating, hips are permitted. Floral foam is permitted. Container to be provided by the exhibitor. Keeper trophy sponsored by Earl & Deanna Krause.
Class 7 - Shrub Rose Trio
Three (3) Shrub Roses, each a different variety, one bloom per stem and/or sprays displayed in separate containers. Dr. Griffith Buck Memorial Keeper trophy Sponsored by Claude & Pam Graves.
Class 8 - Standard Stages of Bloom
Three (3) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras, each of the same variety, one bloom per stem, in different stages of bloom, displayed in separate containers. Stages to be: one bloom 1/4th to 1/3rd open, one bloom at exhibition stage and one bloom fully open (stamens must show). Keeper trophy sponsored by Baxter & Patsy Williams.
Class 9 - Matched Pair
Two (2) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras, each of the same variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Ed & Jo Ann Bradley.
Class 10 - Aching Back Challenge
Three (3) Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras or Floribundas, each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. (This class restricted to those exhibitors 60 years of age or older at the time of the show). Keeper trophy sponsored by Slats & Lucille Wathen.
Class 11 - Oklahoma Rose Challenge
One (1) specimen of the Hybrid Tea "Oklahoma", one bloom per stem, no side buds at any stage of opening. (Previous winners not eligible to win the Weeks Keeper Pin). Special Award - Weeks Silver Rose Pin.
Class 12 - Standard English Box
Six (6) Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora blooms at exhibition stage, one or more varieties, no foliage to show. ARS Certificate for Best English Box. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
Class 13 - Large Rose Bowl
One (1) Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda, at exhibition stage, no foliage to show, displayed floating in water. ARS Certificate for Best Rose Bowl. Keeper trophy sponsored by Steve Nikolanci & Bill Williams.
Class 14 - Rose in a Frame
One (1) Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda (at exhibition stage) (any stage of opening), displayed in a frame furnished by the HRS. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Dan & Patti Lawlor.
Class 15 - Judges' Standard Challenge
Three (3) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras, each a different variety, one bloom per stem at exhibition stage, in separate containers. ARS Certificate for Best Judges' Entry. Keeper trophy sponsored by Bert & Kathy Wheeler in Memory of Frances Holland.
Class 16 - Hybridizer Challenge
One stem of an unregistered seedling or sport, large or miniature, hybridized (or discovered) by the exhibitor. Parentage must be identified on entry tag. More than one entry per exhibitor permitted, if of different varieties. ARS Best Seedling Certificate. Keeper trophy sponsored by Bill & Jackie Clark in Memory of Alex and Catherine Wambach.
Class 17 - Ralph S. Moore District Trophy
Seven (7) Miniatures, each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Robert W. Paddock in Honor of Baxter & Patsy Williams. (Open only to ARS members residing in the SCD).
Class 18 - Award of Excellence Quintet
Five (5) Miniatures or Mini-Floras (AOE winners) each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Bill & Jackie Clark in Honor of Miniature Rose Hybridizers.
Class 19 - Mini-Flora Trio
Three (3) Mini-Flora roses (NOT classified as Miniatures), each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Helen Reynolds in Memory of Dr. Eldon W. Lyle.
Class 20 - Miniature Spray Trio
Three (3) Miniature or Mini-Flora Sprays, each a different variety, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Dale & Barbara Dardeau in Memory of Enola Collins.
Class 21 - Miniature Bouquet
Seven (7) or more Miniatures or Mini-Floras, one or more varieties, one bloom per stem, displayed in ONE container. Wedging material not permitted. Keeper trophy sponsored by B. Shadrock Fine Art.
Class 22 - Miniature Stages of Bloom
Three (3) Miniatures or Mini-Floras, each of the same variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, in different stages of opening, displayed in separate containers. Stages to be: one bloom 1/4th to 1/3rd open, one bloom at exhibition stage and one bloom fully open (stamens must show). Keeper trophy sponsored by Jack Walter and Virginia Carpenter.
Class 23 - Miniature Matched Pair
Two (2) Miniatures or Mini-Floras, each of the same variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by Gib & Nancy Bernhardt.
Class 24 - Miniature Aching Back
Three (3) Miniatures or Mini-Floras, each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. (This class restricted to those exhibitors 60 years or older at time of show). Keeper trophy sponsored by Lionel V. Patenaude in Memory of Laura Patenaude.
Class 25 - Miniature English Box
Six (6) Miniature or Mini-Flora blooms at exhibition stage, one or more varieties, no foliage to show. Keeper trophy sponsored by Thomas & Bonnie Upton in Memory of Bonnie S. Vasil.
Class 26 - Miniature Rose Bowl
One (1) Miniature or Mini-Flora Bloom, fully open, no foliage to show, floating in water. Keeper trophy sponsored by Troy & Delores Garrett in Honor of Toby Jo and Jay Caitlin Vandiver.
Class 27 - Miniature Artist's Palette
Six (6) Miniature blooms at exhibition stage no more than two of a variety, no foliage to show, displayed in a pallette provided by the HRS. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
Class 28 - Judges' Miniature Challenge
Three (3) Miniatures or Mini-Floras, each a different variety, one bloom per stem, no side buds, at exhibition stage, displayed in separate containers. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
Class 29 - Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras and their climbing counterparts. One bloom per stem, no side buds. ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Certificates. Keeper trophies for the top ten (10) roses in this class.
Class 30 - Fully Open Hybrid Teas and their climbing counterparts. One bloom per stem, no side buds, stamens must show. Keeper trophy sponsored by Ron & Jan Shannon. ARS Best Hybrid Tea Open Bloom Certificate
Class 31 - Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Sprays
One stem (3 or more blooms). Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Best Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Spray Certificate
Class 32 - Floribundas
One bloom per stem, no side buds. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Corpus Christi Rose Society. ARS Best One-Bloom-Per-Stem Floribunda Certificate
Class 33 - Floribunda Sprays
One stem (3 or more blooms). Keeper trophy sponsored by Robin Hough. ARS Best Floribunda Spray Certificate.
Class 34 - Polyantha Sprays
One stem (3 or more blooms). Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Best Polyantha Spray Certificate.
Class 35 - Shrub Roses
To include roses classified as "Hybrid Kordesii, Hybrid Moyesii, Hybrid Musk, Hybrid Rugosa, and any other shrub rose. One bloom per stem or one spray with three (3) or more blooms. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Best Shrub Certificate.
Class 36 - Climbers
One bloom per stem or one spray (three (3) or more blooms). Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Best Climber Certificate.
[Note: Exhibitors must write year of introduction (if documented) on the entry tag.]
Class 37 - Old Garden Rose Varieties Introduced Prior to 1867 (including roses of unknown dates known to have been in existence prior to 1867). One stem of one or more blooms. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Corpus Christi Rose Society. ARS Dowager Queen Certificate.
Class 38 - Old Garden Rose Varieties Introduced 1867 or Later. One stem of one or more blooms. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Victorian Queen Certificate.
[Note: These classes open to exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in an American Rose Society accredited rose show. Novice exhibitors may enter regular specimen and novice classes but may not enter the same variety in both classes. Blue ribbon winners in each class are eligible for Large Queen and Miniature Queen of the show.]
Class 39 - Hybrid Teas & Grandifloras
One bloom per stem, no side buds.
Class 40 - Miniatures & Mini-Floras
One bloom per stem, no side buds.
Class 41 - Miniatures & Mini-Floras
One bloom per stem, no side buds. ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Certificates. Keeper trophies will be awarded for the top ten (10) roses in this class.
Class 42 - Fully Open Miniatures & Mini-Floras
One bloom per stem, no side buds, stamens must show. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Fully Open Miniature Certificate.
Class 43 - Single Petalled Miniatures & Mini-Floras. One bloom per stem, no side buds of a rose having 5 to 12 petals. Keeper trophy sponsored by Maria Sabin. ARS Single Petalled Miniature Certificate.
Class 44 - Miniature & Mini-Flora Sprays
One stem with three (3) or more blooms. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society. ARS Best Miniature Spray Certificate.
1. Eligibility. Anyone registered for the convention may enter arrangements in the show. Challenge classes have eligibility requirements, as stated for each class. Advice may be solicited, but all exhibits must be the sole work of the exhibitor - no other person may help with assembly of an exhibit or alter an exhibitor's entry Dried designs must have been created uniquely for this show.
2. Pre-Registration. Only one entry per exhibitor is permitted in each class. All exhibitors, including judges, must pre-register their arrangement entries by noon on Thursday, October 23, 2003, by contacting Robin Hough, 281/482-8944 or by e-mail at rzhough@earthlink.net.
3. Standard Staging. Standard designs will be staged on tables draped with white cloth with a tan background. Exhibitor may provide their own free-standing background as an integral component of the design. There are no height limitations for standard classes, however, the entire exhibit may not exceed 24 inches in width or depth. Exhibitors may reserve a Foam-Core niche on a first-come / first reserved basis.
4. Miniature Staging. Miniature designs will be staged at "eye-level", approximately 18 inches above standard table height, on a white cloth with a tan background. Exhibitor may provide their own free-standing background as an integral component of the design; however, the entire exhibit may not exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth. Exhibitors may reserve a Foam-Core niche on a first-come / first reserved basis
5. Roses. Roses must provide the dominant floral interest in all designs and must be outdoor garden grown. All rose blooms and buds showing color must be correctly identified on the entry tag, for both fresh and dried designs. Only roses classified as miniature roses or mini-flora roses may be used in miniature designs; however, roses of all classifications may be used in standard designs. Arranger-grown roses are optional for all classes. If all of the roses in an arrangement have been grown by the arranger, then "AG" must be written in the upper right-hand corner of the entry tag for the entry to be eligible for the ARS medal certificates.
6. Other Design Components including fresh, dried or treated plant materials, bases, frames, free-standing backgrounds, accessories and other man-made components may be used except as excluded by the class description. Exhibitor may also provide a 3x5 inch card of intent to explain his/her design concept. Components not allowed in this show are artificial plant materials, fresh plant materials that have been pained or dyed, living creatures, electrical devices and the American flag or reproductions of it.
7. Placement. Exhibitors must use the exhibit space assigned to them. Backgrounds may be placed in assigned spaces on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements may be placed in assigned spaces on Saturday morning from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Arrangements should be assembled outside the show area, with only final placement of components occurring in the assigned exhibit space. Exhibitors must remove their work material and leave the show area promptly when entries close.
8. Removal. Arrangements must remain in place until the close of the show.
9. Judging will be in accordance with the current ARS "Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements". The ARS arrangements scorecard will be used to evaluate all entries as follows:
Conformance................................................20 Points
(Roses Correctly Named; Type of Design (Style),
Other Class Requirements, such as Materials/Size)
Design - 6 Principles....................................30 Points
(Balance, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Scale and
Proportion)
Perfection of Roses......................................30 Points & Condition of Other Plant Materials
Creativity & Expressiveness.........................10 Points
Distinction.....................................................10 Points
(Marked Superiority/Uniqueness)
A design must score at least 90 points to be eligible for a First Place ribbon. Only one First, Second and Third Place ribbon may be awarded in each class.
10. Awards. A keeper trophy will be awarded to the First Place entry in each class. A design must place First and must show at least 92 points to be eligible for ARS high awards (rosettes and certificates). Judges must resolve point-scoring ties and awards may be withheld if no entry is worthy of the award. Judges' decisions are final. In addition to section-specific awards, the following may be awarded:
One set of ARS Mini-Gold, Mini-Silver and Mini-Bronze Medal Arrangement Certificates for the highest-scoring First Place designs using fresh arranger-grown roses, from miniature arrangement classes.
One set of ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Arrangement certificates for the highest-scoring First Place designs using fresh arranger-grown roses, from the standard arrangement classes.
An ARS Sweepstakes Certificate and keeper trophy, determined by total number of First Place ribbons from all arrangement classes. In case of a tie, Second Place ribbons will be considered, then Third Place ribbons if necessary. Sweepstakes keeper trophy sponsored by the Houston Rose Society.
11. Security Exhibitors should mark containers and accessories where it cannot be seen during judging. All reasonable care will be taken to safeguard exhibits, but neither the HRS, the SCD, the ARS, nor the Holiday Inn assumes any responsibility for loss or damage. Liability of any nature is hereby disclaimed.
12. Challenge Class Entries. Only one entry is allowed per exhibitor in each Challenge Class. Exhibitors in Classes 45 - 47 must reside in the South Central District.
Class 45 - Deep in the Heart of Texas
A standard traditional arrangement using all fresh plant materials. Only exhibitors residing in the South Central District may enter this class. Keeper trophy sponsored by Raymond Hicks in Memory of Frances Hicks.
Class 46- Remember the Alamo
A standard modern arrangement using designer's choice of materials. Only exhibitors residing in the South Central District may enter this class. Keeper trophy sponsored by Gaye Hammond in Honor of Lewis & Mattie Pillows.
Class 47 - Yellow Rose of Texas
A Miniature arrangement not to exceed 10-inches in height, width or depth, using Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses, designer's choice of style (must be stated on entry tag). Only exhibitors residing in the South Central District may enter this class. Keeper trophy Sponsored by Robin Hough in Memory of Emily Zemp Hough.
Class 48 - Amarillo "Route 66"
A Miniature traditional line or line-mass arrangement. Keeper trophy sponsored by the Corpus Christi Rose Society.
Class 49 - "Texas Forever"
A Miniature traditional mass arrangement
Class 50 - South Fork Ranch
A Miniature modern design using natural materials in a creative way.
Class 51 - Six Flags Fiesta
A Miniature modern design having two or more unnatural characteristics.
Class 52 - Rio Grande Valley
A Miniature design in the Oriental manner using one or more low, open containers.
Class 53 - Golden Triangle
A Miniature design in the Oriental manner using one or more tall containers.
Class 54 - San Antonio River Walk
A traditional line or line-mass design.
Class 55 - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
A traditional mass arrangement.
Class 56 - Texas Two Step
A modern design using natural materials in a creative way.
Class 57 - Nasa, Space Center Houston
A modern design using two or more containers.
Class 58 - Padre Island
A design in the Oriental manner using one or more low open containers.
Class 59 - Galveston Bay
A design in the Oriental manner using one or more tall containers.
Class 60 - Blue Bonnet Flower of Texas
A traditional arrangement.
Class 61 - Austin City Limits
A modern design.
Class 62 - Texas Hill Country
A traditional arrangement.
Class 63 - Big Thicket National Forest
A design in the Oriental manner.
Class 64 - Corsicana Bakery
A breakfast tray, including one place setting and a decorative unit featuring fresh roses.
Class 65 - Blue Bell Ice Cream
A formal exhibition table including a rose arrangement, serving pieces and components suitable for a dinner party.
Class 66 - Boot Hill Country
A Miniature dried arrangement using only dried Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses with dried and/or treated plant materials. Designer's choice of style must be stated on entry tag. Eligible for ARS Mini-Keepsake Award.
Class 67 - Texas Long Horn
A standard dried arrangement using only dried roses with dried and/or treated plant materials. Designer's choice of style must be stated on entry tag. Eligible for ARS Keepsake Award.
Class 68 - Dallas Market Center
A hanging or free-standing craft item using dried roses with dried and/or treated plant materials. Accessories and ribbon may also be used. Eligible for ARS Rosecraft Award.
Class 69 - Fort Sam Houston / Judges' Challenge
A Miniature arrangement, designer's choice of style must be stated on entry tag, using fresh Miniature or Mini-Flora roses.
Class 70 - Caverns of Sonora / Judges' Challenge
A standard arrangement, designer's choice of style must be stated on entry tag, using fresh roses of any classification.
1. This division is open to AMATEUR photographers only (no limit on the number of entries per exhibitor).
2. Prints having won awards in any other photographic print competition are ineligible.
3. Entries are by Pre-Registration Only no later than Thursday, October 23, 2003 with Patti Lawlor, 281/343-9472 or by e-mail to d.plawlor@pdq.net.
4. Color photographs are to be exhibited without mats or frames and should be 4x6 inches or 5x7 inches in size. They will be displayed in holders supplied by the Houston Rose Society. The exhibitor's name and address should be on the back of each photograph. Placement will be made by the Photography Chair.
5. An American Rose Society entry tag should be completed in the same manner as for any other exhibit. For public interest, name the variety of roses, if known.
6. Each entry will be judged on the merits of that photographer's subject, composition and photographic excellence. One blue ribbon will be awarded in each class.
7. All care will be given to safeguard photographs, but neither the Houston Rose Society, the South Central District or the Holiday Inn will be responsible for the loss of or damage to photographs.
8. Photographs, ribbons and awards may be picked up at the close of the show between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
- Perfection of bloom(s) 30 Points
- Photographic excellence 30 Points
- Color fidelity 10 Points
- Composition 30 Points
Total 100 Points
Class 71 - One Bloom
Exhibition stage, any type, limited to one photograph per variety per exhibitor.
Class 72 - One Fully-Open Rose
Any type (stamens must show). Limited to one photograph per variety per exhibitor.
Class 73 - One Spray
Any type (three (3) or more blooms). Limited to one photograph per variety per exhibitor.
Class 74 - A Rose Garden or Other Rose Picture
The Rose Show Committee gratefully acknowledges the trophy sponsorships for the Standard and Miniature Courts:
Standard Queen..............Tulsa Rose Society in Memory of Blake Hedrick
Standard King.................Dorothy Winter in Memory of Siegfried Winter
Standard Princess............Mark Adams in Honor of
Erin Leigh Haenig
Standard Prince..............Dorothy Winter in Memory of Siegfried Winter
Court of Honor...............Kissiah H. Carlson in Honor of Benton Howell; Corpus
Christi Rose Society
Miniature Queen.................................Jeniver Lauran
Miniature King........................................Maria Sabin
Miniature Princess............Malcolm Perdue in Honor
of "Sophie"
Miniature Prince............Corpus Christi Rose Society
Mini Court of Honor.....Kissiah H. Carlson in Honor
of Benton Howell
*Trophy Sponsorships received as of the date of distirbution of the Show Schedule are identified above. Additional sponsorships will be recognized in the Official Program