I am voting for Diane Sommers -
Another American Rose Society election approaches. Having been an unsuccessful candidate in the last two, I have come to believe that endorsements, even by prominent rosarians, do not make that much difference to the campaign. As rosarians, however, we do tend to rely on reports from others on their experiences in making rose decisions. And since I know both candidates in the current race, I am writing to share with you my reasons for supporting the candidate I recommend and to invite you to join me.
I believe the best candidate for ARS Vice-President is Diane Sommers. In fact I encouraged her to run after having made the decision that I would not. Why? The answer is simple – because she grows and shows the best roses.
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The 2011 isssue of “Horizon Roses” continues to be available. Horizon Roses, published annually for nearly 40 years, is a compilation of comments by the nation's top exhibitors on the exhibition potential of the newest hybrid teas, floribundas, miniflora and miniature roses. For most exhibitors, it has long been considered an indispensible guide to buying new show roses.
This year’s edition contains 100 pages of information with 2,138 reports on 313 roses by 85 reporters. The reports include 67 new roses not mentioned in prior issues. All comments are candid and reported in the words of the reporter (with some abbreviation and condensation). They appear single spaced on both sides of 8-1/2” x ll” sheets folded into a mailer.
The reports are set forth alphabetically and include statistics of the show results of the reported varieties. In addition, information is provided on known sources for the reviewed varieties.
To read this years Preface click here.
The print version of Horizon Roses is available by mail order at $10 plus $2 postage and handling. To orders, make your check payable to Johnny Premeaux, and mail it to:
Fall Issue of ARS The Exhibitor's Quarterly Posted
The Fall 2011 issue of The Exhibitors' Quarterly, the Quarterly Publication of the American Rose Society edited by Louise Coleman has been emailed to subscribers and posted to the ARS website in the Member's Only area. The new password to access this area is found on page 8 of the March/April issue of the American Rose magazine. Email delivery is available from Laura Pfender, ARS Director of Membership.
11th-Year Anniversary
April 18, 2012 was the 11th-year anniversary of the establishment of RoseShow.com. During its 11 years of operation RoseShow.com has recorded more than 850,000 visitors. Thank you for visiting and sharing our passion for showing roses.
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