RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Misnamed, misclassed, misplaced, unlabeled or mislabeled.
2. Stem on stem, a specimen exhibited with a portion of the previous stem growth attached. Exception: Species, Old Garden Roses and Shrubs may be shown stem on stem.
3. Presence of foreign substance applied to the foliage, stem or bloom to improve the appearance of the specimen.
4. Not disbudded. Any class calling for one bloom per stem specimens must be exhibited without side buds. A side bud is defined as growth emanating from a leaf axil having sufficient maturity to display the formation of a stem with or without flower buds. The presence of one or two leaflets or leaves at the leaf axil with no evidence of a stem is cause for penalization but not disqualification.
5. An entry in violation of ARS rules or local society rules applying to this show. Separate entries from the same garden by two or more exhibitors will disqualify all their entries (except in the Judges' class). Two entries of the same variety by the same exhibitor in the same class will disqualify both entries.

           First, second, third and fourth place ribbons may be awarded by variety in each Class.  Only first place Blue Ribbon winners may receive awards.  Judges may make or withhold awards, including ribbons, as in their judgement exhibits merit.  Perpetual awards in Section A, Classes 1 - 8 are to be returned for competition for the next show.  Keeper awards and all other awards become the property of the winner.  Section B, Class 9, The Queen and King Perpetual Trophies will not leave the show.

The Queen, King, Princess, Prince and Court of Honor (four runners up) will be selected from the Blue Ribbon winners of Section B, Class 9 and Section P, Class 35.  ARS Certificates will be awarded.  Miniature Queen, King and Princess and Court of Honor (three runners up) will be selected from the Blue Ribbon winners of Section R, Class 38 and Section P, Class 36.  ARS Certificates will be awarded. 

Sweepstakes Award will be given to the exhibitor winning the most Blue Ribbons in Section A, Classes 1, 3, 5 and 8 and Section B through O.  Miniature Sweepstakes Award will be given to the exhibitor winning the most Blue Ribbons in Sections R through Y.  In the event of a tie for either of the sweepstake awards, Red Ribbons, and if necessary, Yellow and White Ribbons will be counted.  No exhibits, ribbons or other awards may be removed from the show before 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2005.  Ribbons and awards may be picked up following the closing of the show.  Winners will sign for their awards with the Awards Chairman.  Out of town exhibitors need to make arrangements for picking up their awards.

DIVISION I – HORTICULTURE

ROSE ENTRY CLASSES

SECTION A – SPECIAL CHALLENGE CLASSES

Class 1 – THOMASVILLE ROSE PERPETUAL TROPHY

        One entry per exhibitor.  If won three years in succession, trophy becomes winner’s property.

        Three (3) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras, one bloom per stem, same variety in three stages of development, one (1) bud, sepals down; one (1) exhibition stage; and one (1) fully open with stamens showing.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 2 – SAM HJORT PERPETUAL TROPHY

        One entry per exhibitor.  Restricted to members of the Thomasville Rose Society.   

        Six (6) Hybrid Teas and/or Grandifloras.  Two (2) one bloom per stem specimens of three different varieties, exhibition stage.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

    Class 3 – THE GERALDINE C. M. LIVINGSTON MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY

        One entry per exhibitor.

         Two (2) specimens – one a matching reflection of the other, one (1) Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora or Floribunda, one bloom per stem, exhibition stage; one (1) Miniature and/or Mini-Flora, one bloom per stem, exhibition stage.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 4 – DOLORES AND EVERETT HERRING PERPETUAL TROPHY

        One entry per exhibitor.  Restricted to members of the Thomasville Rose Society. 

        Five (5) Hybrid Teas and/or Grandifloras one bloom per stem, each a different variety, exhibition stage, any color of pink and/or pink blend.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 5 – THOMAS AND LOUISE HINES PERPETUAL TROPHY

        One entry per exhibitor.

         Three (3) All-American Rose Selections (AARS), any year, one (1) Hybrid Tea one bloom per stem, exhibition stage, one (1) Grandiflora one bloom per stem, exhibition stage; and one (1) Floribunda spray.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 6 – THOMASVILLE ROSE SOCIETY HONOR AWARD

         2005 HONOREES:  EVERETT AND THE LATE DOLORES HERRING

         One entry per exhibitor.  Restricted to members of the Thomasville Rose Society. 

         Two (2) Hybrid Teas and/or Grandifloras one bloom per stem, same variety, exhibition stage.  Separate containers, separate entry tags.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 7 – B. J. KIMBROUGH PERPETUAL TROPHY

         One entry per exhibitor.  Restricted to members of the Thomasville Rose Society or Thomasville Garden Club, Inc.  

         Five (5) red Hybrid Teas one bloom per stem, one or more varieties, exhibition stage.  One container (may be furnished by the exhibitor), one entry tag.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

   Class 8 – DR. BEN GRACE PERPETUAL TROPHY

         One entry per exhibitor. 

          Seven (7) Hybrid Teas one bloom per stem same or different varieties, exhibition stage.  One container (may be furnished by the exhibitor), one entry tag.  Perpetual and Keeper Awards.

SECTION B – HYBRID TEAS AND GRANDIFLORAS

         (Including Climbing Hybrid Teas and Climbing Grandifloras)              

   Class 9 – One(1) one bloom per stem, exhibition stage, no side buds.  QUEEN, KING, PRINCESS, PRINCE and FOUR COURT OF HONOR WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THIS CLASS and/or SECTION P, CLASS 35.  Awards and ARS Certificates.

SECTION C – FULLY OPEN HYBRID TEAS AND GRANDIFLORAS

   Class 10 – One (1) one bloom per stem, no side buds, stamens showing.  No single-type bloom.  Award and ARS Certificate.   

SECTION D – FLORIBUNDAS

   Class 11 – One (1) one bloom per stem, exhibited at most perfect phase of beauty, according to variety, no side buds.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION E – MULTIPLE BLOOM SPRAYS

   Class 12 – One (1) Hybrid Teas or Grandiflora spray; exhibition stage or most perfect stage of beauty.  Award and ARS Certificate.

   Class 13 – One (1) Floribunda or Polyantha spray exhibited at most perfect stage of beauty.  Award and ARS Certificate.     

SECTION F – MISCELLANEOUS SPECIMENS

    Class 14 – One (1) Climber, naturally grown or disbudded.  Award and ARS Certificate.

    Class 15 - One (1) Single-type Hybrid Tea, five to twelve petals, naturally grown or disbudded.  Award.

    Class 16 - One (1) specimen, any variety or type not provided for elsewhere in the schedule.  Award.

SECTION G – SHRUBS

    Class 17 - One (1) Classic Shrub, naturally grown or disbudded.  Award and ARS Certificate.

    Class 18 - One (1) Modern Shrub, naturally grown or disbudded.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION H – OLD GARDEN ROSES

    Class 19 - One (1) specimen, naturally grown or disbudded.  Varieties introduced prior to 1867.  Award and ARS Dowager Queen Certificate.

    Class 20 – One (1) specimen, naturally grown or disbudded. Varieties with unknown dates of introduction and those introduced in 1867 or later.  Award and ARS Victorian Rose Certificate.

SECTION I – ENGLISH BOX

    One entry per exhibitor.

    Class 21 – Six (6) Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora blooms, three or more varieties, exhibition stage, no foliage.  One entry tag.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION J – THOMASVILLE BOX

    One entry per exhibitor.

    Class 22 – Twelve (12) Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora and /or Floribunda blooms, one or more varieties, exhibition stage, no foliage.  No single-type bloom.  One entry tag.  Award.

SECTION K - HERITAGE BOX

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 23 – Six (6) Shrub blooms, three or more varieties.  No single-type bloom.  One entry tag.  Award.

     Class 24 – Six (6) Old Garden Roses, three or more varieties.  One entry tag.  Award.

SECTION L - PAINTER'S PALETTE

     One entry per exhibitor.

      Class 25 - Five (5) Floribunda blooms, different varieties, no foliage.  One entry tag.  Award.

SECTION M – ROSARIAN’S CHOICE

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 26 – One (1) Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora bloom, fully open with stamens showing, floating in a Brandy Snifter one-half full of water, no foliage (peduncle should be short enough so the rose will float level and be in proportion to the bowl).  Award and ARS Rose in a Bowl Certificate.

SECTION N – ROSE IN A FRAME

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 27 – One (1) specimen any type or variety, no foliage.  Award.

SECTION O – COLLECTIONS

     Class 28 – Three (3) Hybrid Teas or Grandifloras one bloom per stem, same variety, exhibition stage.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 29 – Three (3) Hybrid Teas and/or Grandifloras one-bloom-per-stem, different varieties, exhibition stage.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 30 – Three (3) Hybrid Teas and/or Grandifloras one bloom per stem, fully open, stamens showing, same or different varieties.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 31 – Three (3) Floribunda sprays, same variety.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 32 - Three (3) Floribunda sprays different varieties.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 33 – Five (5) Shrubs, same or different varieties.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 34 – Five (5) Old Garden Roses, same or different varieties.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

SECTION P – NOVICE

     This section is restricted to novice exhibitors who have never won a blue ribbon in an ARS show.  Novice exhibitors may also enter other sections of this show.

     Class 36 – One (1) Miniature or Mini-Flora, one bloom per stem, exhibition stage, no side buds.   One container, one entry tag.  (ELIGIBLE FOR MINIATURE QUEEN, KING AND THREE COURT OF HONOR WINNERS – SEE SECTION R, CLASS 38.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION Q – JUDGES

     Restricted to Judges judging the show.  To be judged by local judges specified by the Chairman of Judges.

     Class 37 – One (1) specimen, one bloom per stem or one (1) spray, any type or variety.  One container, one entry tag.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION R – MINIATURES AND MINI-FLORAS

     Class 38 – One (1) Miniature or Mini-Flora, one bloom per stem, exhibition stage, no side buds.  One container, one entry tag.  QUEEN, KING, PRINCESS and THREE COURT OF HONOR WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THIS CLASS and/or SECTION P, CLASS 36.  Awards and ARS Certificates.

     Class 39 – One (1) Single type Miniature or Mini-Flora, five to twelve petals, one bloom per stem, no side buds.  One container, one entry tag.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION S – FULLY OPEN MINIATURES AND MINI-FLORAS

     Class 40 – One (1) Miniature or Mini-Flora, no side buds, stamens showing.  No single- type bloom.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION T – MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA SPRAYS

    Class 41 – One (1) Miniature or Mini-Flora spray.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION U – MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA ENGLISH BOX

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 42 – Six (6) Miniature and/or Mini-Flora blooms, three or more varieties, exhibition stage, no foliage.  No single-type bloom.  One entry tag.  Award and ARS Certificate.

SECTION V – MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA PAINTER’S PALETTE

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 43 – Five (5) Miniature and/or Mini-Flora blooms, each a different variety, exhibition stage, no foliage.  Award.

SECTION W- MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA ROSARIAN’S CHOICE

     One entry per exhibitor.

     Class 44 – One Miniature or Mini-Flora, fully open with stamens showing, floating in a miniature Brandy Snifter, one-half full of water, no foliage (peduncle should be short enough so the rose will float level and be in proportion to the bowl).  Award and ARS Miniature Rose in a Bowl Certificate.

SECTION X – MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA ROSE IN A FRAME

    One entry per exhibitor.

    Class 45 – One Miniature or Mini-Flora, any type or variety, no foliage.  Award.

SECTION Y – MINIATURE AND MINI-FLORA COLLECTIONS

     Class 46 – Three (3) Miniatures and/or Mini-Floras one bloom per stem, same or different varieties, exhibition stage, no side buds.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

     Class 47 – Three (3) Miniature or Mini-Flora sprays, same or different varieties.  One container, one entry tag.  Award.

SECTION Z – JUNIOR GARDENERS

Restricted to exhibitors 17 years of age and younger.  Junior exhibitors may also enter other sections of the show.

     Class 48 – One (1) specimen, any type or variety, one bloom per stem, (Climber, Shrub or Old Garden Rose may be naturally grown or disbudded).  Award.

     Class 49 – One (1) spray, any type or variety.  Award. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.                 EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors may make only one entry in each class, but may enter all classes except the classes restricted to juniors and judges.  By entering the show given under American Rose Society rules and practices, exhibitors agree to abide by these rules.  Advice may be solicited; however, each entry must be the work of the exhibitor (No team entries are allowed).  No one but the exhibitor may touch or move an arrangement except in special circumstances the arrangement chairman may move an arrangement.

2.                RESTRICTED CLASSES

Class 9 is restricted to juniors and class 10 is restricted to horticulture and/or arrangement judges of the show.

3.                ENTRIES

Pre-registration is not required, but would be appreciated.  You may contact Gail Altman, 1113 East Clay St., Thomasville, GA 31792-4760, 229-228-1638, E-mail altman@rose.net.

All roses must be outdoor grown and of high quality.  A rose(s) must be the dominant flower(s) in all arrangements.  AG (arranger grown) must be written in the upper right hand corner of the entry tag so that the entry will be eligible for ARS Medal Certificates.  Accessories, flowers other than roses, dried and/or treated dried plant materials are allowed.

                ARS entry tags will be provided and both sections of the tag must be completed including Section, Class, Title, Roses, Exhibitor’s Name and Address.  ARS exhibition names of all roses in each entry must be written on the entry tag.  Roses classified as mini-flora may be entered in miniature design classes.  A card of intent may be included with an arrangement as an explanation of the arranger’s interpretation of the theme or class title.

                Designs may not exceed the width or depth specified for the class.  Tables will be covered with white.  The arranger may provide freestanding backgrounds.  There are no height restrictions on designs.  Designs may not extend beyond the specified width, depth or beyond the freestanding background.  All miniature designs will be judged at eye level and staged raised above table height.  An arrangement incorrectly placed in one class when it should have been in another will be judges in the class in which it is placed.

                Entries will be accepted between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., on Friday, April 22, 2005.  Exhibitors should leave their areas clean.  Exhibitors are asked to mark all containers and accessories with their names; however, markings should not be visible to the judges.  Roses should be conditioned and mechanics suitable to maintain freshness of design for two days.  Arrangements will remain in place until the close of the show at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 23, 2005.  Exhibitors may claim keeper trophies at this time.  Exhibitors are responsible for removal of the design, ARS Rosettes and ARS Certificates.

4.                JUDGING

Judging will be in accordance with rules and regulations of the American Rose Society.  Decisions of the judges will be final.  Judging begins at 11:00 a.m. and only designated show workers are allowed in the show area until judging is completed.  The following score care will be used by the judges.

                Judges will severely penalize arrangements for the following reasons; use of painted or dyed fresh plant materials, live creatures, plant materials on the state conservation lists, the American flag or flag of any country as a decoration.  Judges will disqualify arrangements for the following reasons: roses not outdoor grown and use of artificial plant material.  Disqualified exhibits receive no award.

5.                AWARDS

First place designs must score 90 points or more, second place designs must score 85 points or more; third place designs must score 80 points or more.  Fourth place (honorable mention) may be awarded.  A design must be a first place ribbon winner for the class keeper trophy.  Only one first, second, third and fourth place ribbon may be awarded in each class.  A design must place first and must score at least 92 points to be eligible for ARS higher awards (Rosettes and Certificates).  ARS Royalty, ARS Artist’s, ARS Oriental, ARS Mini Royalty, ARS Mini Artist’s, ARS Mini Oriental Rosettes, ARS Court of Etiquette, ARS Duchess of Arrangements, ARS Junior Arrangement Award and ARS Best Judge’s Certificate may be awarded.  A set of ARS Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Certificates may be awarded to the highest scoring first place designs using fresh arranger grown roses (“AG” must be on the entry tag) from Classes 1-3 and classes 7-8.  A set of ARS Miniature Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Certificates may be awarded to the highest scoring first place designs using fresh Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses (“AG” must be on the entry tag) from Classes 4-6.  The Arrangement sweepstakes award will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of first place ribbons in Classes 1-8.  In case of a tie second, third and fourth place ribbons will be counted.

6.                GENERAL

 Neither the Thomasville Rose Society, nor any member of the show committee will assume responsibility for liability for loss or damage to any person or property.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DESIGNS

TRADITIONAL LINE

Line is dominant and must show movement in one direction.  Have height and width but very little depth except in focal area.  Small amount of fresh plant materials used.

TRADITIONAL LINE-MASS

Line is plainly visible.  Must have depth as well as height and width with more fresh roses and plant materials than traditional line but should remain light and airy.  Shows gradation of color (light to dark) and size (small to large).  

MODERN – HANGING

A design suspended from a frame or other structure.

MODERN – ABSTRACT

                A design that emphasizing space.  Materials may be altered, manipulated, or distorted.  The rose bloom(s) may not be abstracted.   

IN THE ORIENTAL MANNER – MORIBANA

Use of a low container or compote.  Based on the asymmetrical, tri-dimensional triangle that symbolizes the universe.  Three main lines: the tallest (Heaven) establishes the dimension of height, the next tallest (man) gives width, and the shortest (earth) gives depth.  There is simplicity in construction and restraint in the use of plant material.  One half to two thirds of bottom of the container or the water surface is free of plant material.  Plant material should not touch the water surface.

IN THE ORIENTAL MANNER – FREE STYLE

Discards all traditional rules.  Expresses designer’s feelings, images, impressions and show and/or class theme.  There is oriental symbolism with up to five different varieties of material used.    

TABLES – EXHIBITION  

An exhibition table is totally non-practical, artistic display of elements suggestive of serving a meal.  Exhibition tables are generally implied service for one and should include a dish for food, a vessel for drinking and a rose arrangement.  Other accessories may be used.  No flatware is allowed.

“WHERE ROSES REIGN – HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS”

ClassTitles are Remembrances of Home

DIVISION II – ARRANGEMENTS

ARRANGEMENT ENTRY CLASSES

SECTION A – STANDARD TRADITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

(Best of section award: ARS Royalty Award Rosette)

   Class 1 – White Picket Fence

SECTION B – STANDARD MODERN ARRANGEMENTS

(Best of section award: ARS Artist’s Award Rosette)

   Class 2 – Front Porch Swing

A modern hanging design, not to exceed 24 inches in width or 18 inches in depth.  Award.

SECTION C – STANDARD ARRANGEMENTS IN THE ORIENTAL MANNER

(Best of section award: ARS Oriental Award Rosette)

   Class 3 – The Fishing Pond

A design in the oriental manner, moribana, not to exceed 24 inches in width or 18 inches in depth.  Design need not fill the niche.  Award.

SECTION D – MINIATURE TRADITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

(Using Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses)

(Best of section award: ARS Mini-Royalty Award Rosette)

   Class 4 – Mama’s Entrance Hall

A traditional line-mass design, not to exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth. Award.

SECTION E – MINIATURE MODERN ARRANGEMENTS

(Using Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses)

(Best of section award: ARS Mini-Artist’s Award Rosette)

   Class 5 – My Favorite Rocking Chair

A modern abstract design, not to exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth.  Award.

SECTION F – MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS IN THE ORIENTAL MANNER

(Using Miniature and/or Mini-Flora roses)

(Best of section award: ARS Mini-Oriental Award Rosette)

   Class 6 – Grandfather Clock

A design in the oriental manner, free style, not to exceed 10 inches in height, width or depth.  Award.

SECTION G – TABLES

(Best of section award: ARS Court of Etiquette Award)

   Class 7 – Supper in the Kitchen

SECTION H – SPECIAL CLASSES

(Best of section award: ARS Duchess of Arrangements)

   Class 8 – That Old Oak Tree   

A design using fresh roses with dried and/or treated dried plant material.  No fresh plant material other than roses.  Designer’s choice of style but must state style on entry tag.  Design not to exceed 24 inches in width or 18 inches in depth.  Award.

SECTION I – JUNIOR CHALLENGE

Class 9 – Milk and Homemade Cookies

 SECTION J – JUDGE’S CHALLENGE

(Best of section award: ARS Best Judge’s Entry Certificate)

(Restricted to horticulture and arrangement judges judging the show.  To be judged by judges specified by the Chairperson of Judges.)

   Class 10 – The Windmill

A standard arrangement, designer’s choice of style (traditional, modern or oriental manner) but must state style on entry tag.  Design not to exceed 24 inches in width or 18 inches in depth.  Award.

Special Thanks

Special recognition and thanks is given to all of the members and others who donated show awards.  The show committee is grateful to you for your generosity and is very pleased to have such a beautiful awards table.