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The Phoenix Newsletter of the Greater Atlanta Rose Society June 1, 2003
The President’s Message The Rose Society and I extend our deepest sympathies to Diane Snyder and her family following the death of Bob Snyder. He will be deeply missed.
Many thanks to Henry Everett, and to all those who worked on the rose show, for a wonderful event. I especially appreciate the exhibitors - they make the show!
I would also like to thank Sarah Rose again for all her work in organizing the Pikes coverage last month. Thanks to Rich Moushegian for working at Pikes instead of grading papers (he’s a math teacher) and to Wendy Fenner who agreed to leave Steve (temporarily!) to cover another Pikes…she sold 100 rose bushes! We covered all the Pikes. Thanks also to Steve Fenner, who obtained a generous donation from Pikes.
Keep spraying!
Your President,
Jane Zinn
Downy Mildew Warning! by Jane Zinn
Downy mildew spores multiply in cool, damp weather like we have been having. Downy mildew symptoms include irregular purple or mottled spots (blackspot is round) on leaves and canes. Leaves may be deformed, and fall very easily from the bush.
What to Do Spray with Manzate and Subdue one week and with Alliette the next week. These are not compatible, so don’t mix them! Removing infected leaves also helps.
Upcoming Activities June 14, 2003 5:00 PM
GARS Summer Picnic
Join the Fun! It’s that time again! Besides the onslaught of Japanese beetles, June means a fun get-together for GARS members and guests. Join us on Saturday evening, the 14th, beginning at 5:00 for a “picnic” at the home of Anne Moore.
Anne once again has graciously opened her beautiful Jeffersonian Classical Revival style Buckhead home, Tusquitee, to us as our backdrop for catching up, eating, talking roses, eating, enjoying her garden, eating, talking roses, eating...you get the idea!
Please bring an hors d’oeuvre (in which case, arrive early!), salad, side dish or dessert to serve 12 people in a ready-to-serve container with serving utensil. GARS will provide meat, tea and soft drinks. If you would like another beverage, please feel free to bring it.
Directions: Anne’s home, 3340 Chatham Road, is at the end of Chatham on the north side of West Paces Ferry Road. Going west on West Paces, Chatham is the first right past the Cherokee Club. Going east on West Paces, it is the second road to the left after the light at Habersham. There will be a balloon on the mailbox.
You may turn into the driveway and drive up to the door to let guests off. There are two parking spaces at the end of the driveway and plenty of parking on both sides of Chatham Road. (tel. 404-231-5469).
Questions? Contact Susan Baker (tel. 770-449-6407). See you on the 14th!
Inspiring Spirit Prevails In Share-the-Roses Program “Going to a rose show and not exhibiting is like going to Las Vegas and not gambling - you can say you’ve been there, but it’s not half the fun.”
By Sharon Philips
Four of GARS exhibitor/judges demonstrated techniques for exhibiting floribundas, shrubs, and Old Garden Roses at the April meeting. Judging by the response of attending members, it was just the inspiration they needed.
Kitsy Mostellar aptly pinched and snipped some outstanding and cooperative vibrant pink silk sprays, until she had shaped them into a form any show judge would love. She discussed the different habits of sprays and how removing the center (usually largest) bud early can encourage the balance of the spray to close up and make a better presentation.
Anna Davis, last year’s Best of Show winner, shared what she does to get those gorgeous huge David Austin shrubs to the head table. Anna pinches off side buds early and generally cuts blooms the night before a show, seldom refrigerating them. She spoke of the different shrub classes in the show schedule and how they were differentiated.
Bobby Reed, who actually had blooms from her garden to share, talked of the fragility of old garden roses, particularly single roses, which she cuts and transports before they have unfurled. To get specimens to a show she uses an inverted bottomless two-liter soft drink bottle in a bucket of water to keep blooms separated and protect the foliage. She explained what “stem-on-stem” meant and that while a no-no in other show classes, is acceptable in shrub and OGR classes. Side buds, also not permitted outside the shrub and OGR classes, do not need to be removed.
Mary Coleman, who we were delighted to have back in our midst, also brought blooms. She discussed the miniature classes: how to coax open a bloom to the proper stage called for in the show schedule, how to remove side buds, how many leaves to be sure to leave on, how to stage collections, and much more pertaining to but not exclusive to miniatures.
Reminder: There are no regular meetings in May and June. Our next meeting date is Tuesday, July 15, when Jim Young will speak about the importance of organic fertilization. (See note on ordering “Purely Organic” in this issue.)
Place Order for Organic Fertilizer by July 1 “Purely Organic” is a blend of alfalfa meal, cotton seed meal, fish meal, blood meal, steamed bone meal, soybean meal, finely ground rock phosphate, sul-po-mag, kelp (seaweed), greensand and other natural ingredients. It may be ordered through Sharon Phillips and will be available for pick-up at the July 15 GARS meeting.
“Purely Organic” is being offered at a special price* of $20/50 lb. bag and $12/25 lb. bag. Orders must be placed by July 1 and may be paid for with cash or check at the time of pick up. Call or e-mail Sharon: (770) 973-2166 or [email protected].
Note: If shipped from the producer, “Purely Organic” would regularly cost $34/50 lbs. Free Horse Manure If you use this fine organic fertilizer and soil amendment, you will be interested in knowing that GARS member Julie Balai has a close relationship with the producers. Contact her at 770-475-0740 or at [email protected] to pick up your free supply!
Help Wanted! Treasurer GARS Treasurer Wendy Fenner will complete her term of three years at the end of 2003. Therefore, we need a volunteer to fill this important position. Wendy advises that it would be helpful for the candidate to have computer skills and know some type of spreadsheet program. She will give the new treasurer all her current spreadsheets, and any help that is needed. Thank you all for your consideration on this very important issue.
Phoenix Editor
Phoenix Editor Linda Hoff will also be stepping down as Phoenix editor at the end of 2003. This job includes development of electronic (pdf) and print versions of the Phoenix on a monthly basis. Word processing and graphical layout skills are needed, as well as grammar and editing capabilities.
We also need a team to handle the printing and mailing for those members who get print copies.
Remembering Bob Snyder GARS member Bob Snyder passed away on May 8, 2003, at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville. Bob and his wife, Diane, have been GARS members since 1994, and GGRS (Greater Gwinnett Rose Society) members since 2002. Many of us have fond memories of Bob.
Bob loved roses. Over the last 10 years, he and Diane created a garden of more than 150 roses all around the house, along fences, around the pool, in stand-alone beds, on a large arbor that he built, above rock walls that he built, and even under trees. Bob and Diane always volunteered for presentations at Pike Nurseries and Home Depot. They always worked at rose shows, and were co-chairs for the spring show last month. Bob was especially good at organizing activities and making his voice heard above the confusion of setting up or taking down a rose show.
Bob was also a gifted woodworker, and freely shared that skill. He built, and Diane put the finishing touches on, the beautiful gold display cases for the Queen of Show, Mini-Queen, and Best in Show. Bob also built the Rose-in-a-Frame and Mini English boxes that Atlanta uses for rose shows.
Bob passed the test to become a Consulting Rosarian in March 2003.
Bob was a New Jersey native and had traveled the world with the Merchant Marine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A graduate of Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ, with a master’s degree in History, Bob retired from the CDC in 2002 after thirty-one years of service. Since his retirement, he consulted with CDC and Homeland Security on vaccine, smallpox, and related national stockpile issues.
To celebrate Bob’s life and his love of roses, we are accepting donations in his memory. We have not yet made any definite plans, since we do not know how much money we will collect. At a minimum we would like to have a trophy in Bob’s honor for the GGRS and/or GARS Rose Show(s). If you would like to contribute, please give your donation to our Treasurer, Wendy Fenner, and note that it is for the Bob Snyder Memorial Fund. Wendy will keep track of the donations. We expect to meet with GGRS after a month or two to start the process of deciding what our societies will do. Bob was a tremendous asset to our society and we will truly miss him.
Smiling Bob.
Bob and Diane at home in the garden.
Bob as “Dr. Huey” at the 2000 ARS National Convention Come As A Rose party.
Consulting Rosarians Work for Roses by Bobbie Reed
The Greater Atlanta Rose Society is blessed with 35 active Consulting Rosarian members, including our newest six, who attended our school in March. What does that mean to the society? Being a CR is more than just an honor. Being a CR is a commitment:
• to further a greater interest in the rose, and encourage others to take up rose growing as a hobby;
• to keep up-to-date on roses and rose know-how, and to share that knowledge with others, both rose society members and the general public;
• to share their gardens and their roses with others, to inspire and encourage others to grow roses;
• to participate in every aspect of their local rose society activities – rose shows, programs, newsletters, outreach activities like Pruning Day and Pike's, serving as officers or committee members, and volunteering to help wherever needed; and,
• to support the aims, interests, and activities of the American Rose Society, and help to increase its membership.
Being a Consulting Rosarian is quite a job! GARS is fortunate to have so many dependable volunteers.
Greater Atlanta Rose Society Consulting Rosarians Inside Perimeter Alice Boyd 770-938-8644 [email protected] Atlanta Robert Burns 404-350-8922 [email protected] Atlanta Anna Davis 404-843-8385 [email protected] Atlanta Kitsy Mostellar 404-237-9585 [email protected] Atlanta Carroll Olson 404-633-9921 [email protected] Atlanta Cathy Perry 404-869-1550 [email protected] Atlanta Connie Winter 770-436-3275 Atlanta Don Ziegler 404-636-9541 [email protected] Atlanta North David Baker 770-449-6407 [email protected] Alpharetta Dianne Bingham 770-977-6776 [email protected] Marietta Cathy Farmer 770-928-2333 [email protected] Woodstock Steve Fenner 770-569-5763 [email protected] Alpharetta Linda Hoff 770-516-9803 [email protected] Woodstock Jim Kelley 770-671-0493 [email protected] Dunwoody Marc Komisarow 770-220-3005 [email protected] Dunwoody Sanders Partridge 770-528-9636 [email protected] Kennesaw Sharon Phillips 770-973-2166 [email protected] Marietta Hart Phinney 770-565-7576 [email protected] Marietta Anita Smith 770-751-0468 [email protected] Canton Ryan Tilley 770-517-9011 [email protected] Acworth Jane Zinn 770-973-6722 Marietta East Susan Clingenpeel 770-868-4476 [email protected] Bethlehem Mary Coleman 770-929-1292 [email protected] Conyers Henry Everett 770-938-3134 [email protected] Tucker Edna & John Griner 706-769-5185 [email protected] Watkinsville John Keller 770-483-8421 [email protected] Conyers Marla King 770-271-9992 [email protected] Sugar Hill Bobbie Reed 770-979-4237 [email protected] Lawrenceville Don Schwarz 770-979-4237 [email protected] Lawrenceville Diane Snyder 770-985-8861 [email protected] Lawrenceville Louise Stafford 770-985-6014 [email protected] Snellville West Linda Krontz Schuppener 770-459-6905 [email protected] Villa Rica South Linda & Walt Reed 770-632-9907 [email protected] Peachtree City
Spraying Roses
By Robert B. Martin, Jr. Edited and reprinted from the American Rose Society web site, www.ars.org
The practice of spraying one's roses is a delicate subject to address in these times of environmental activism. But spraying is often essential for the control of insects and mites and for the prevention of diseases that attack roses. Therefore, most devoted rosarians accept the need to spray their roses. Others choose to avoid spraying their roses for various reasons; and indeed there are many roses that perform adequately with a minimum of spraying. Still others practice the discipline of IPM ("integrated pest management"), which minimizes spraying but accepts it from time to time as appropriate.
The environmental questions are important to all who love roses, which are without question the most beautiful flowers in our environment. But we do not seek in this section to debate these issues but rather to set forth the technical details on spraying for those who are interested.
Selecting a Sprayer There are four types of sprayers:
• Compression • Hose end • Electric • Trigger
It is important to select a sprayer that is adequate to the task. Constantly refilling a sprayer takes time and effort, and discourages the rosarian from practicing a proper spray program. In addition, excess spray material must be disposed of - this is an environmental concern with which we can all agree.
To determine the size of the sprayer, we estimate that one gallon of spray material will, on average, service 24 full-size leafed-out hybrid tea, grandiflora or floribunda roses. Miniatures count as 1/3 to 1/2 a full-size rose depending on size. Climbers count as two roses. Using these ratios, count the equivalent number of full size roses and divide by 24. This will indicate the minimum size of the sprayer needed to service your rose garden with a minimum of effort. If you plan to add more roses in the future you should take this into consideration as well. If necessary, purchase a larger sprayer than may be immediately necessary.
It should also be noted that misting of buds and blooms for minor infestations of thrips and aphids can be accomplished with a small sprayer. It is therefore
useful to have a full-size sprayer and a smaller one for such purposes.
Compression Sprayers Compression sprayers are manually pumped up to provide air pressure for the delivery of spray material. They can deliver a great deal of spray material at a relatively even pace and the pumping generally requires much less effort than trigger sprayers (described below). For larger gardens the constant pumping can prove tiring. Further, the pumping mechanism tends to leak as time goes by requiring more effort to pump up the sprayer.
Compression sprayers come in many sizes. Water is surprisingly heavy and the larger the sprayer, the heavier it becomes. For these reasons compression sprayers are practicable at a maximum capacity of 3-4 gallons. They are available with carrying straps or as a backpack. The backpack sprayers typically have a piston pump and have a larger capacity.
Compression sprayers are available in metal or plastic. Metal sprayers tend to become dented and corroded and seldom last whatever their construction. It is therefore better to buy a strong plastic sprayer which will last longer and is also lighter.
When selecting a compression sprayer, choose one with a wide mouth for ease of filling. The nozzle should be brass and the end easily unscrewed to permit removal of obstructions, which will occur no matter how careful you may be. It is useful to bend a paper clip around the strap which can be used to poke through the unscrewed nozzle to remove obstructions when they occur.
The most convenient size for compression sprayers is one of 2-3 gallons. A 1/2 gallon poly sprayer is very useful for spot applications.
Hose-End Sprayers Hose end sprayers attach to the end of the garden hose and have a small jar with a dial mechanism to regulate the amount of spray material per gallon. Some can actually be screwed directly onto bottles of chemicals for delivery. All are relatively inexpensive.
Hose-end sprayers deliver a lot of spray with minimum effort. But the measuring apparatus is crude and permits wide variation in delivery of chemicals. A further disadvantage of a hose end sprayer is that it is difficult if not impossible to spray the underside of the leaves without spraying the solution all over your body. Users of such sprayers should wear a mask and pay careful attention to protection from overspray.
Electric Sprayers For larger gardens, and for those who wish to minimize the time and effort of spraying without sacrifice of precise control, the sprayer of choice is an electrically powered sprayer. The disadvantage here is principally one of cost as such sprayers are easily the most expensive by far.
A popular electric model for large scale rosarians is the Atomist Airblast Model 1026A. It is relatively small, holding only 1.5 gallons, but is easily refillable. It can also be hooked up by a hose to a larger holding tank. The Atomist is a true "mister" which atomizes the spray particles and provides excellent coverage of both the tops and bottoms of the foliage. It is expensive. On the other hand users report it to be extremely hardy and reliable, lasting several times longer than a typical compression sprayer of the same size.
An Atomist-type sprayer raises legitimate concern about its small capacity and the necessity of constant remixing to spray a large garden. It should also be noted that it creates very small size particles which are easy to inhale, creating more potential danger to a user.
An alternative is an electric sprayer with a capacity of about 12 gallons and large wheels, with an attached hose of perhaps 15 feet in length. Such sprayers are typically powered by a 12-volt rechargeable battery and produce a consistent spray pattern comparable to a new compression sprayer.
Trigger Sprayers At the other extreme from the electric sprayer is the trigger sprayer. A trigger sprayer is like a plastic Windex bottle with a plastic trigger handle. These have a very small capacity and are tiring to use on all but the smallest jobs. They are, however, quite inexpensive and can be useful in the case of very small gardens, or for misting of a small number of blooms. Trigger sprayers are widely available as unmarked plastic containers; it is important that a label be applied which indicates its use so that it won't be mixed up with other household chemicals.
How to Spray Consider Your Immediate Environment
The "environment" referred to here is the condition found "right now" in your garden. Do not plan to spray if it is very windy as you cannot control coverage and will wind up spraying everything in sight, including yourself. Do not plan to spray when it is too hot but do plan to allow enough daylight after spraying to permit drying. Water your roses first to deter spray burn. Do
not spray when other wildlife are active, such as bees, butterflies, birds, cats, dogs and children. The best time to spray is early morning when it is still and the rest of the world is still sleeping or at coffee.
Dress for Success The toxicity of garden chemicals is generally minimal, however it should be remembered that sprays are intended to be toxic to rose pests and rose disease and even minimally toxic sprays can be harmful to the rosarian. Tank tops, shorts and sandals are poor fashion for spraying. Wear a long sleeve shirt and long denim pants. Wear boots or other protective footwear. And always wear eye protection. Consider wearing a mask if you're going to do a lot of spraying; but don't let the fact that you're wearing a mask permit you to become sloppy. Finally, wear good rubber gloves.
Follow Directions
Select the chemicals you plan to spray. Then learn the exact application required and use it. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find that proper application for roses amid the governmental warnings and other fine print on the label or accompanying pamphlet which you will have lost. Use the Chemical Guide set forth below. It is a good idea to post a copy in your garage or garden shed for convenient reference. And once you've determined the recommended application amount, use it. More is not better nor is less necessarily safer and more environmentally correct. Lots of research has gone into the manufacturer's recommendation. Also, don't guess at the right amount; invest in a set of measuring spoons and cups and use them to measure precisely.
Stick It to the Foliage A spreader-sticker is simply a soap like product which breaks the water tension and permits spreading and adhesion of the spray material on and to the foliage. Commercial products are available in the nursery but they are typically expensive. A good alternative is Ivory dishwashing liquid (or a similar inexpensive dishwashing liquid). Add about a Tablespoon per gallon. Another alternative when using a systemic insecticide is insecticidal soap which will also add some contact killing power to the mix.
Use Good Water Most chemicals are more effective in slightly acidic water. In areas where water is typically alkaline you should acidify the water with about a Tablespoon or two of white vinegar per gallon. Use clean water; recycling is not good for this purpose. Some good
spreader-stickers have properties which buffer the water to the proper pH.
Keep Your Nozzle Clean
The best nozzle for sprayers is made of brass but any nozzle will become clogged from time to time no matter how careful you are. Reduce the risk of clogging by mixing ingredients carefully in clean water. Powders and emulsifiable concentrates ("EC") are best pre-mixed in a jar of warm water. When your sprayer is not in use keep the top loosely on so that foreign material will not fall into the tank.
Be prepared for clogs by not overtightening the nozzle thus permitting you to screw it off by hand. Use a clean metal object to poke the obstruction out of the nozzle, not back into the tank where it will inevitably surface again. Consider wrapping a paper clip around the strap for this purpose so you don't have to wander all over the yard and garage looking for a pin.
Finally, do not point the wand at your face when you are cleaning the nozzle. Poke the obstruction out of the nozzle and if you want to be sure the wand is clear spray some material on the ground around a rose to flush the system before reattaching the nozzle.
Attack Downwind
Even though you have selected a windless time to spray, the wind will begin to blow as soon as you've filled up the tank. Take note of its direction. Spray downwind away from your body so that the overspray cloud floats away from you.
Get Good Coverage
Take your time in spraying to do it right and you won't have to do it as often. Spray in two passes. On the first pass turn your nozzle up and carefully spray the underside of the foliage. This is where most of the pests and diseases reside. Finish with a quicker pass over the top. Spray in all cases to the point of water run-off. The trick is to cover the whole plant without getting any on yourself.
Empty the Tank
Estimate the amount of spray material you need and load only this amount. If you have spray material left over, plan to use it on other landscape shrubs such as azaleas and camellias. This alone is a good reason to grow "companion plants" for roses as they provide a good dumping ground for excess spray material. The ideal is to have none left over as you will want to avoid dumping it into the sewer as this risks contaminating the water supply.
Clean Up Carefully Finally, it is important to clean up after yourself. Rinse your measuring cups and spoons. Tighten the bottle caps and rinse off the bottle tops if necessary. Put them away in a high, safe, and secure dark place. Lock them up to keep them out of the hands of children. Rinse out your sprayer and put it away as well. Throw your clothes in the washer and take a shower. Wait till the spray material dries before going among your roses to admire your handiwork.
Rose Show Results "A Salute to America!" Greater Atlanta Rose Society
May 10, 2003
Class Variety Winner Other Award Best in Show Irene Watts Bobbie Reed & Don Schwarz Sweepstakes Anna Davis Mini Sweepstakes Sandy and Bob Lundberg GARS Challenge Classes: H. H. Huckeba Perpetual Trophy Crystalline, Olympiad Cindy Dale Bowman Perpetual Trophy Veteran's Honor Steve Fenner Capt. Nathan Levy Perpetual Trophy Cajun Sunrise Steve Fenner Marvous Mostellar Perpetual Trophy Louise Odier, Rosa
Gallica Versicolor Linda & Walt Reed
Hastings Bowl No Award Dorothy Huie Memorial Trophy Escapade Anna Davis Billie Marsh Perpetual Trophy Olympic Gold Susan Clingenpeel & Bruce LeRoy Maibelle Dickey Hodgins Perpetual Trophy No Award Bill Baker Trophy No Award Queen Louise Estes Anna Davis King Gemini Linda & Walt Reed Princess Helen Naude Cindy Dale Court Lynn Anderson Linda & Walt Reed Court Touch of Class Cindy Dale Court Keepsake Cindy Dale Court Folklore Cindy Dale Fully Open H. T. and Grandifloras Louise Estes Linda & Walt Reed Hybrid Tea Spray No Award Grandiflora Spray No Award Single-Type Hybrid Tea Amber Star Anna Davis Floribunda Spray Hot Cocoa Edna & John Griner Floribunda one-bloom-per-stem Sunsilk Susan Clingenpeel & Bruce LeRoy Polyantha Spray Snow White Sharon Phillips Climbers Fourth of July Bobbie Reed & Don Schwarz Classic Schrub: Hybrid Musk Lavender Lassie Debbie Denis Classic Schrub CertificateClassic Schrub: Hybrid Kordesii, Moyesii, Rugosa
Linda Campbell Spider Harper
Modern Schrub: David Austin Windrush Anna Davis Modern Schrub Certificate
Modern Schrub: All Other Sally Holmes Celindy & Glenn Kellum OGR: Alba and Hybrid Gallica Konigin von Danemark Anita Smith Dowager Queen
Certificate OGR: Centifolia and Moss Fantin-Latour Cathy Farmer OGR: Hybrid China, Teas and Noisette Irene Watts Bobbie Reed & Don Schwarz Victorian Certificate OGR: Bourbon Mme Isaac Pereire Chris Woods OGR: Hybrid Perpetual Granny Grimmetts Bobbie Reed & Don Schwarz OGR: Damask, Portland and All Other Chevy Chase Anna Davis
Species Roses Rosa Gallica Officinalis
Cathy Farmer Genesis Certificate
Rose in a Bowl Midas Touch Nancy Miller English Box-Exhibition stage Andrea Stelzer, Brooks'
Red, Moonstone Cindy Dale
English Box- Fully Open No Award Artist's Palette Betty Boop, Europeana,
Marvlous, Spider Harper
Playboy, Sweet Vivian Collection- 3 Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras Amber Star Anna Davis Collection- 3 Floribunda or Polyantha Sprays
Lavaglut Linda & Walt Reed
Collection- 3 Floribunda one-bloom-per- stem
Kanegem Cindy Dale
Collection- 3 Climbers specimens Pierre de Ronsard Pam Denham & Rob Russell Collection- 3 Schrub specimens Bonica Anna Davis Collection- 3 OGR or Species specimens Fantin-Latour Cathy Farmer H.T./Grandiflora and Matching Mini/Mini-Flora
Louise Estes, Kristen Anna Davis
Picture This- Exhibition bloom in a frame Classie Lassie Linda Schuppener Fragrance Dolly Parton Sharon Phillips Novice Graham Thomas Nancy Miller Youth No Award Judges Nana Mouskouri Kathleen McKie Mini Queen Tiffany Lynn Susan Clingenpeel & Bruce LeRoy Mini King Glowing Amber Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Princess Jean Kenneally Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Court Bees Knees Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Court Dr. John Dickman Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Court Bella Via Susan Clingenpeel & Bruce LeRoy Mini Court Kristin Sandy & Bob Lundberg Fully-Open Miniature or Mini-Flora Roxie Sandy & Bob Lundberg Single-Type Miniature Peggy T Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Spray Carrot Top Linda & Walt Reed Mini Rose in a Bowl Glowing Amber Daphne & Ralph Mair Mini English Box- Exhibition stage Incognito, Jean
Kenneally, Ruby Baby Linda & Walt Reed
Sweet Revenge, Vista Mini English Box- Fully Open Black Jade, Luis
Desamero, Leslie Linda & Walt Reed
Mini Artist's Palatte Fairhope, Hot Tamale, Incognito
Linda & Walt Reed
Jean Kenneally, Ruby Baby
Mini Collection- 3 one-bloom-per-stem Glowing Amber Sandy & Bob Lundberg Mini Collection- 5 one-bloom-per-stem Violet Mist Susan Clingenpeel & Bruce LeRoy Mini Collection- 3 sprays Green Ice Pam Denham & Rob Russell Mini Collection- Cycle of Bloom Autumn Splendor Anna Davis Pretty as a Picture- Exhibition bloom in a frame
Hilde Sandy & Bob Lundberg
Arrangements - "A Salute to America!"
Name of Class Variety Winner Award Liberty Bell Rings- Traditional Mass Numerous varieties Mary Coleman Old Glory- Traditional Line or Line-Mass Pierre de Ronsard Rob Russell Royalty Award, Silver
Certificate Rocket's Red Glare- Modern Artistry Mary Coleman Artist Award, Bronze
Certificate Memories of Peace- Oriental Manner None Celebrate Freedom- Table Arrangement Bonica, Pierre de
Ronsard, Queen Elizabeth
Mary Alice Phinney Court of Etiquette Award
America the Beautiful- Novice None Dawn's Early Light- Mini Traditional Mass Barbara Mandrell,
Irresistible Mary Coleman
Let Freedom Ring- Mini Traditional Line or Line-Mass
Green Ice Pam Denham Mini-Royalty Award, Gold Certificate
From Sea to Shining Sea- Mini Modern Golden Beryl Pam Denham Mini-Artist Award, Bronze Certificate
Amber Waves- Mini Oriental Manner Fairhope Pam Denham Mini-Oriental Award, Silver Certificate
Native American Heritage- Princess Pierre de Ronsard Rob Russell Princess Rosette, Gold Certificate, George A. Harbour, Jr. Arrangement Trophy
The American Frontier- Special Occasion- Lady's Hat
None
Veteran's Day- Judges Class Black Magic, Oklahoma, Veteran's Honor
Lee Hale Judges Certificate
Fortuniana Root Stock Roses
Available At Autumn Hill If you have taken to growing roses on fortuniana rootstock, this is
your lucky day. Autumn Hill Nursery will be carrying approximately 30 of the newest varieties available for pick-up April 1, 2003. The following is a list of the roses they will be carrying. If you don’t see one you want, give them a call to
request it and they may be able to get it for you. Orders are being taken now, so call 770-442-3901.
Roses available: Affirm, Andrea Stelzer, Barock, Bles Bridges, Brooks Red, Cajun Moon, Cajun Sunrise, Distant Sounds,
Elegant Beauty, Fantasy, Helen Naude, Jean Baker, Jema, Lady Luck, Lanvin, Louise Estes, Lover’s Lane, Lynette, Papillon, Paul
Ricard, Pop Warner, Raphaela, Raspberry Swirls, Sanka, Signature, Lady X, Tickled Pink, Uncle Joe, Veteran’s Honor,
White Success.
Autumn Hill Nursery
4256 Earney Road Woodstock, GA 30188
770-442-3901 770-410-0115 Fax
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Weather Word by Ryan Tilley
So, is the drought over? Well, after a month long spell of record rainfall, clouds, and dampness, we certainly seem to have a reprieve from it. Most areas in north Georgia got between 8 and 11 inches of the wet stuff along with much cooler temperatures than normal. At least it's been enough to increase the ground water for all the trees, shrubs and stuff for a good while. Maybe this will be the year we get some good rains in the summer.
June 15 Avg high Avg low Avg Rain
Atlanta 87 68 3.56 Alpharetta 85 64 3.67 Athens 87 66 3.93 Blairsville 81 57 4.32 Columbus 90 68 4.07 Helen 83 59 4.58 Macon 90 67 3.58 Rome 85 62 4.16 Savannah 89 69 5.66
New Members We are excited to welcome the following new members! Kimberly Garrison Debbie Lamar
New number: 770 -Top Soil
Now that Spring is here, it is time to think about preparing new rose beds or expand existing beds. And the soil you should use in those beds is the “Rose Mix” from Green Bros Earthworks. I’ve used their soil for over 4 years with great results. And the price can’t be beat. Need to make a French drain? No problem! Green Bros has the gravel you need. They also have other soil mixes as well as all the mulch you’ll need. So head on down to Green Bros or have them deliver a load for you because... “They’ve got the dirt!”
762 N. Main Street, SE 680 Franklin Road, SE Alpharetta, GA 30004 Marietta, GA 30067 770-475-8660 770-590-8220
Buford store phone number 770-614-9515
Additional Resources for Rose Lovers: The Georgia Rose The Georgia Rose is Georgia’s finest newsletter dedicated to the growing and exhibiting of roses in Georgia. The subscription rate is $12.00/year, for 4 issues each year. To subscribe, contact: Ryan Tilley
6794 Woodstock Road Acworth, GA 30102 770-517-9011 [email protected]
Deep South District Bulletin The Bulletin is the quarterly newsletter of the Deep South District of the American Rose Society. The subscription rate is $10.00/year or $25/3 years. To subscribe, contact: Jim & Kay Harrell
121 Shore Rush Circle St. Simons Island, GA 912-634-0323 [email protected]
American Rose Society American Rose Society members receive 11 issues of The American Rose, as well as 1 issue of The American Rose Annual and the Annual Rose Selection Guide. Annual Membership is $37.00/single, $50.00/joint, $34.00/senior and $47/senior joint. To join, contact: The American Rose Society
PO Box 30000 Shreveport, LA 71130 318-938-5402 www.ars.org
The Phoenix is now a team effort. Ryan Tilley will continue to write articles, but Linda Hoff will now be responsible for additional content, format and electronic publishing. Henry Everett will handle hard copy and e-mail distribution. Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is the 25th of the month, for inclusion in the next month edition. The Phoenix assumes no responsibility for unsolicited contributions.
Receive GARS announcements by E-mail! To receive GARS announcements by e-mail, send your email address to Linda Hoff at: [email protected]
2003 GARS Officers President Jane Zinn Co-First Vice Presidents/Programs Sharon Phillips/Susan BakerCo-Second Vice Presidents/Membership & Directory John Keller/JoAnn Keller Recording Secretary Sharon Bentkowski Treasurer Wendy Fenner Corresponding Secretary Sharon Bentkowski Directors David Baker, Henry Everett,
and Steve Fenner
Committee Heads: Website Jody Lay Rose Show Henry Everett Newsletter Linda Hoff/Ryan Tilley Consulting Rosarians Bobbie Reed Hospitality Bobbie Reed/Don Schwarz
Attention: All Newsletter exchange Rose Society Editors
Please note the new address for sending your newsletters to the Greater Atlanta Rose Society.
Send them to: Ryan Tilley 6794 Woodstock Road Acworth, Georgia, 30102.
Interested in joining the Greater Atlanta Rose Society? Contact our membership chairpersons John and Jo Ann Keller, at 770-483-8421. Or attend our Rose Show on May 10-11, at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Visit the Greater Atlanta Rose Societyhttp://www.a
The Phoenix 2690 Gleneagles Drive Tucker, GA 30084
web site at tlantarose.org
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