Roses: An Exhibition and Amateur Show
May 9 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
This first annual event will include a display of roses grown by OCRS members and rose photographs, plus the opportunity for the public to participate in an amateur rose show. There also will be American Rose Society (ARS)-certified consulting rosarians on hand to answer your rose-related questions.
The Orange County Rose Society was founded in 1964. The organization is dedicated to promoting the cultivation of roses, educating the public about roses and their care, and sponsoring rose competitions. The organization is an affiliate of the ARS.
This will not be an American Rose Society (ARS) – sanctioned rose show, so roses will not be judged, with the exception of one rose which will be selected as “Best in Show” for the amateur entries.
Saturday, May 9
8:00 am – 10:00 a.m.
Entries accepted for Amateur Rose Show
Bring your best rose or roses to the side gate of the Library on Dahlia Avenue (look for the posted signs).
Please place your rose(s) in a disposable plastic container such as a plastic cup or water bottle; one flower per container.
Roses and containers will not be returned. If the information is available, please bring the name of the rose and type (Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, etc). Each person submitting an entry will receive one ticket for a drawing for either a Disneyland Rose bush or a dozen long-stemmed roses – just in time for Mother’s Day! (One ticket per person only, regardless of the number of roses entered.)
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rose Exhibition and Display of Amateur Rose Show Submissions
View a variety of roses grown by OCRS members as well as the roses submitted for the Amateur Rose Show. There will be a number of roses, rose photographs and more! Come take a look and see if you can find your new favorite rose!
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Consulting Rosarian Corner
Having problems with your roses, ask a Consulting Rosarian? Need some advice on growing roses or rose care? Bring your questions to our consulting rosarians to get expert advice and answers. If you would like to bring a sample of a leaf, bud, flower or stem for your questions, please make sure that you bring the sample in a sealed plastic bag.
11:30 a.m.
Roses in the Southern California Garden
Knowing and Understanding Different Varieties and Expert Tips for Growing Beautiful Roses. This talk, to be led by OCRS Master Rosarian Tom Cooney, will cover basic tips and advice for growing healthy roses in your garden. Immediately following the conclusion of the talk, the winning tickets for amateur rose show contestants will be drawn.
