2008 All-Miniature National Rose Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Tenth Annual Miniature Rose Show & Conference - May 30 - June 1, 2008 - Clarion Meridian Hotel and Conference Center, Oklahoma City, OK



























2008 All-Miniature National Rose Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Tenth Annual Miniature Rose Show & Conference - May 30 - June 1, 2008 - Clarion Meridian Hotel and Conference Center, Oklahoma City, OK

| HORTICULTURE | |||
CLASS |
VARIETY |
EXHIBITOR |
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| A | National Awards | ||
| 1 | F. Harm Saville Memorial Challenge Bowl Eighteen exhibition type miniature roses, six or more varieties, displayed in a low bowl. Container to be provided by the exhibitor and should not exceed 4 inches in diameter. Oasis is permitted. |
Breath of Spring, Erin Alonso, Fairhope, Bees Knees, Sandy Lundberg, Miss Flippins, Chelsea Belle, Dancing Flame, Arcanum | Sandy and Bob Lundberg Bluffton, SC |
| 2 | Top Gun National Mini-Flora Challenge Trophy Nine one bloom per stem Mini-Flora roses, disbudded, at exhibition stage, each a different variety, to be staged in separate vases with individual entry tags. |
Memphis King, Robin Alonso, Whirlway, Ashton, Conundrum, Butter Cream, Foolish Pleasure, Shenandoah, Power Point | Mr and Mrs Eric Yount Winter Park, FL |
| B | Specimen Blooms | ||
| 3 | Miniature One exhibition stage miniature bloom, to be shown disbudded. |
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Miniature Queen |
Fairhope | Sandy and Bob Lundberg, | |
Miniature King |
Soroptimist International | Wade Brown | |
Miniature Princess |
Nancy Jean | Sandy and Bob Lundberg | |
Miniature Court |
Linville | Dennis and Renee Niklas | |
Miniature Court |
Dancing Flame | Sandy and Bob Lundberg | |
Miniature Court |
Jumping Jack Flash | Joanna Deck | |
Miniature Court |
Joy | Sandy and Bob Lundberg | |
Miniature Court |
Incognito | Dr. Troy Garrett | |
Miniature Court |
Bees Knees | Jack and Lorrie Dickson | |
Miniature Court |
Best of '04 | Dr. Troy Garrett | |
| 4 | Mini-Flora One exhibition stage mini-flora bloom, to be shown disbudded. |
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Miniflora Queen |
Conundrum | Sandy and Bob Lundberg | |
Miniflora King |
First Choice | Joanna Deck | |
Miniflora Princess |
Memphis King | Joanna Deck | |
Miniflora Court |
Dr. Troy Garrett | Jack & Lorrie Dickson | |
Miniflora Court |
Charismatic | Sandy and Bob Lundberg | |
Miniflora Court |
Leading Lady | Dr. Troy Garrett | |
Miniflora Court |
Dr. John Dickman | Don Johnson | |
Miniflora Court |
Unbridled | Jack and Lorrie Dickson | |
Miniflora Court |
Foolish Pleasure | Dr. Troy Garrett | |
Miniflora Court |
Memphis Blues | Joanna Deck | |
| 5 | Miniature Spray Individual miniature spray specimen. |
Soroptimist International | Wade Brown |
| 6 | Mini-Flora Spray Individual mini-flora spray specimen |
Memphis King | Jack and Lorrie Dickson |
| 7 | Single Miniatures Single type miniatures, one bloom per stem (4 to 8 petals), no side buds, shown disbudded |
Irene Marie | Wade Brown |
| 8 | Fully Open Miniature or Mini-Flora Bloom One open bloom per stem, no side buds, stamens must show, shown disbudded. Single class type petaled varieties are not eligible for this class. |
Tennessee Waltz | Wade Brown |
| C | Challenge Classes | ||
| 9 | “On To Oklahoma” Challenge Seven one bloom per stem miniature and/or mini-flora blooms of the same or any combination of different varieties, exhibition stage, disbudded, to be exhibited in one vase, furnished by the host rose society. |
Best of '04, Memphis King, Ruffian, Dr. Troy Garrett, Camden | Joanna Deck |
| 10 | Award of Excellence Winners Five different miniature roses, exhibition stage, disbudded, which have won the Award of Excellence, to be exhibited in separate vases with individual entry tags for each entry. |
Bonfire, Caliente, Doris Morgan, Hot Tamale, Michel Cholet | Dr. Troy Garrett |
| 11 | Miniature Rose in a Bowl Exhibition stage miniature bloom; no stem and foliage; floating in a bowl furnished by the host rose society |
Tulsa Town | Dennis and Renee Nicklas |
| 12 | Mini-Flora Rose in a Bowl Exhibition stage mini-flora bloom, no stem and foliage, floating in a bowl furnished by the host rose society |
Memphis King | |
| 13 | Stages of Bloom Three miniature or mini-flora blooms, all the same variety, one (1) specimen at bud stage, one (1) specimen at exhibition stage (1/2 to ¾) open, and one bloom fully open with stamens showing. Exhibited in separate containers. |
Conundrum | Sandy and Bob Lundberg |
| 14 | Miniature English Box Six (6) exhibition stage miniature roses to be displayed in miniature English Box. One or more varieties permitted. Limited number of boxes available on a first come, first served basis. |
Ty | Joanna Deck |
| 15 | Mini-Flora English Box Six (6) exhibition stage mini-flora roses to be displayed in miniature English Box. One or more varieties permitted. Limited number of boxes available on a first come, first served basis. |
Memphis King | Don Johnson |
| 16 | Miniature or Mini-Flora Artist’s Pallet Five (5) different varieties of exhibition stage miniature and/or mini-flora blooms displayed in an artist’s pallet furnished by the host rose society. Limited number of pallets available on a first come first served basis. |
Able, Shenandoah, Ashton, Abby's Angel, Dr John Dickman | Wade Brown |
| 17 | Miniature or Mini-Flora in a Frame Miniature or Mini-Flora bloom displayed in a frame provided by the host rose society. Limited number of frames available on a first come first served basis. Foliage may show at the discretion of the exhibitor. |
Autumn Splendor | Dennis and Renee Nicklas |
| 18 | Hybridizer’s Miniature Rose Challenge Three exhibition stage miniature rose blooms, disbudded; same or different varieties, any combination of varieties, staged in a single container, all hybridized by one individual of your choice. |
Chattooga, Odessa, Pierrine | Sandy and Bob Lundberg |
| 19 | Hybridizer’s Mini-Flora Rose Challenge Three exhibition stage mini-flora blooms, disbudded; same or different varieties, any combination of varieties, staged in a single container, all hybridized by one individual hybridizer of your choice. |
Butter Cream | Sandy and Bob Lundberg |
| 20 | “Oklahoma OK” Challenge Eight (8) disbudded miniatures and/or mini-floras at exhibition stage, in a vase furnished by the host rose society. All eight (8) may be the same variety or any combination of varieties. |
Bees Knees | Jack and Lorrie Dickson |
| 21 | Basket Challenge No more than twenty-four (24) miniature and/or mini-flora blooms at exhibition stage, any combination of varieties, exhibited in a basket provided by the exhibitor. Oasis is permitted. |
Nancy Jean, Michel Cholet, Odessa, Scensational, Breath of Spring | Sandy and Bob Lundberg |
| 22 | Rose Bouquet Challenge Any extra miniature and/or mini-flora blooms, any number, any stage of bloom, disbudded. Must be at least three varieties in a container provided by the exhibitor. Varieties need not be listed on the entry tag. |
- assorted blooms - | Wade Brown |
| D | Special Challenge Classes | ||
| 23 | Judge’s Challenge One exhibition stage miniature or mini-flora bloom, shown disbudded. Open to judges and apprentice judges of the show, unlimited number of entries of different varieties. |
- no entry - | |
| 24 | Seedlings and Sports One exhibition miniature or mini-flora seedling or sport, to be shown disbudded, by the hybridizer. Exhibitor should indicate “Cross of” or “Sport of” on the entry tag. |
[seedling x seedling] | Whit Wells |
| E | Novice | ||
| 25 | Miniature or Mini-Flora Rose Open to any exhibitor who has never won a trophy in an ARS rose show. One bloom per stem miniature or mini-flora rose, exhibition stage, disbudded. |
- no award - | |
| BEST OF SHOW Basket Challenge - Class 21 |
Nancy Jean, Michel Cholet, Odessa, Scensational, Breath of Spring |
Sandy and Bob Lundberg |
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| ROSE ARRANGEMENTS | |||
CLASS |
VARIETY USED |
EXHIBITOR |
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| Challenge Classes | |||
| 1 | “OKLAHOMA SPIRIT” THE RALPH S. MOORE MINIATURE ARRANGEMENT TROPHY This national challenge artistic design trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring line-mass arrangement in this class using only miniature roses with fresh plant material. The roses must be outdoor, arranger grown. “AG” must be on the entry tag. The niche will be 10” high, 10”wide and 10” deep and must be provided by the exhibitor. The arrangement must score 92 points or higher. Only ARS members are eligible to enter this class. The official ARS score card will be used to determine the award recipient. |
Hot Tamale | Bev Parrish Nixa, MO |
| 2 | "BLACK GOLD” THE J. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS MINI-FLORA ARRANGEMENT TROPHY This national challenge class is awarded to the highest scoring arrangement using only those roses classified as mini-floras. The roses must be outdoor, arranger grown with “AG” on the entry tag. The design is designer’s choice and the style must be written on the top left of the entry tag. Only ARS members are eligible to enter this class. The official ARS score card will be used to determine the award recipient. The arrangement must score 92 points or higher. The niche will be 12” high, 12”wide and 12” deep and must be provided by the exhibitor. |
Memphis Music, Memphis Magic | Elizabeth Enochs Tulsa, OK |
| 6 | “OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL” A mass design using fresh roses and fresh plant material. |
Irresistible ARS Mini Gold Medal |
Bev Parish |
| 9 | “HEARTLAND FLYER” A parallel design using fresh roses and dried plant materials. |
Minnie Pearl ARS Mini Artist |
Bev Parrish Nixa, MO |
| 11 | “REDBUDS IN SPRING” An Oriental design in a low or medium container showing water using only fresh roses and fresh plant material. |
Peggy T ARS Mini Bronze |
Bev Parrish, Nixa, MO |
| Special Classes | |||
| 14 | “OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL” Fresh roses with rose parts only. Any rose part may be used, i.e., hips, foliage, blooms or roots. These are designer’s choice and the style must be written on the entry tag. No accessories are permitted! |
Jennifer, Baby Boomer, Jilly Jewel,
Beauty Secret ARS Mini Princess |
Bev Parrish Nixa, MO |
| 17 | “WESTERN HERITAGE” | Scamp ARS Mini Silver |
Elizabeth Enochs Tulsa, OK |
| 21 | “YESTERDAY’S TREASURES” Designer’s choice of traditional style. |
Louisville Lady ARS Mini Keepsake |
Debbie Coolidge Tallahassee, FL |
| 22 | “WAR BONNET” The rosecraft is a wreath or wall hanging. Staging must be provided by the crafter and cannot exceed 10” high, 10” wide and 10” deep. No niche provided. |
Louisville Lady ARS Mini Rosecraft Award |
Debbie Coolidge Tallahassee, FL |
