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ROSE SHOW RESULTS



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
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.

   
 
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.
   
 
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
  ROSE ARRANGEMENTS    
 
CLASS
VARIETY USED
EXHIBITOR
  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
ARS Mini Royalty

Bev Parish
Nixa, MO

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
ARS Mini Oriental

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
ARS Mini Duchess

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

 

 
 
 
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