Classic and Decorative Hybrid Tea roses - winners in local rose shows
In Classic Hybrid Tea classes, “classic” is most often defined by the year of introduction. Most commonly, show schedules define a Classic Hybrid Tea as one introduced prior to 1960.
Decorative Hybrid Teas typically do not have the high-centered, spiral formation of petals required of contenders for Queen of Show, but can be equally beautiful in their own ways. The Decorative Hybrid Tea class can vary from a description that strives to be as inclusive as possible, allowing varieties that might produce an occasional “exhibition bloom” but which do not ordinarily do so, to a restrictive description that excludes any variety that has the potential to produce an “exhibition bloom.”
Here is an example of the wording in a rose show schedule for these classes:
Class 10. Classic Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. One bloom, without sidebuds. Classic Hybrid Teas are those introduced from 1867 through 1960. Date of introduction must appear on the entry tag in the upper right corner. Judging will be based on the merit of the entry for that variety, and typical 'exhibition form' will not necessarily be required. Best in Class award: "Classic HT " Trophy.
The following photos are of "Classic Hybrid Teas" winning such a class in a local rose show.
Class 11. Decorative Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. One bloom without sidebuds, including single varieties and any other variety which does not normally compete for Hybrid Tea Queen of Show. The Decorative Hybrid Tea does not normally present with exhibition form and instead of a symmetrical spiral of petals, may display a more informal configuration.
Best in Class award: "Decorative Hybrid Tea" trophy.
The following photos are of "Decorative Hybrid Teas" winning such a class in a local rose show.
Class 10. Classic Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. One bloom, without sidebuds. Classic Hybrid Teas are those introduced from 1867 through 1960. Date of introduction must appear on the entry tag in the upper right corner. Judging will be based on the merit of the entry for that variety, and typical 'exhibition form' will not necessarily be required. Best in Class award: "Classic HT " Trophy.
The following photos are of "Classic Hybrid Teas" winning such a class in a local rose show.
Crested Mystery - exhibited by Cliff Orent Winner of the Found Roses class - Desert Rose Society |
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Sawyer Plot - exhibited by Karen Gubert Winner of the Found Roses class - Santa Clarita Rose Society |
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Pilarcitos - Exhibited by Jim Delahanty Winner of the Found Roses class - Pacific Rose Society |
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Best in Class award: "Decorative Hybrid Tea" trophy.
The following photos are of "Decorative Hybrid Teas" winning such a class in a local rose show.
Crested Mystery - exhibited by Cliff Orent Winner of the Found Roses class - Desert Rose Society |
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Sawyer Plot - exhibited by Karen Gubert Winner of the Found Roses class - Santa Clarita Rose Society |
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Pilarcitos - Exhibited by Jim Delahanty Winner of the Found Roses class - Pacific Rose Society |
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