YANKEE DISTRICT ROSE SHOW

By Craig Dorschel

New Shrub Rose Award to debut at 2006 Yankee District Show! Our Yankee District rose show will be held in conjunction with the Arrangement Seminar and Lobster fest on September 9, in Harwich on Cape Cod.

Recognizing the importance of shrub roses in New England gardens, a new district challenge class and award has been established. Similar to the national Griffith Buck award, the class will call for 3 different shrub specimens (single bloom or spray, classic or modern), each in a separate container. Of course, the McFarland and AARS awards for hybrid teas, the Moore award for miniatures, and other horticultural classes will be offered as well.

Lobster fest Weekend has been a great event for several years now – a great opportunity to enjoy the pleasant late summer weather on the Cape and to mix with fellow rose lovers from around the district. Please come, and bring some roses to enter. (Helpful hint — cut back near the end of July/beginning of August and water, water, water, to have roses for September shows.)

Enthusiasm

By Lee Macneil

Go to the web-site of any rose society in our nation and you will see the word "Enthusiasm" over and over again. We the members are "Enthusiasts".

We encourage the public to become " Enthusiastic" about roses. The Rose catalogs have us "Enthused" about new introductions each year! Being a rose society member is all about "Enthusiasm"!

Without "Enthusiasm" there would be no rose societies.

In the dreary winter months in New England, it may be difficult to feel the same spark of enthusiasm that we feel during our peak-growing season!

We all need to work a little harder to keep our enthusiasm levels high. But in order to keep our societies successful and growing, we need to maintain our enthusiasm 12 months of the year!

The best way I know to keep up enthusiasm is to stay involved, active and motivated! Attending meetings and listening to speakers who are enthusiastic about their topic get us back on track, Enthusiasm is contagious, We get it from each other!

When a new member comes into a society he generally has a high level of enthusiasm. He is thinking about growing roses, planning how great his yard will look, imagining showing his roses successfully. He is also thinking about all the things he will learn from all of the more experienced members. He is looking forward to having fun at club events, and meeting new friends. This new member needs to be greeted with enthusiasm equal to his own! If his roses die, his yard withers, meetings don’t entertain him, and the experienced, but uninspired members ignore him, he will soon loose all his enthusiasm, and go join a bowling league!

Feed off the new member’s enthusiasm! Get a good feeling by helping out that new guy! Take pride in sharing your knowledge, give a talk at a garden center, feeling other peoples’ interest in roses grow will enliven your own interest! Think about a topic you are well versed in, and volunteer to do a talk for your own, or another rose society! Let your Enthusiasm flow and watch your society grow!

ORDERING ROSES FROM CATALOGS

By Vin Ringrose

One of the delights of winter months is poring over rose catalogs for the next season. If you usually lose 15% of your standing fall population to our typically brutal winters, then new bushes are a necessary reality. This is especially true if you concentrate on exhibition hybrid teas, as Carol and I do. Donna Fuss asked me to run through the major catalogs that we deal with, with a few comments on each. All advertise in the American Rose.

EDMUNDS’ ROSES. The important catalog for exhibition hybrid teas. The greatest number of new varieties and the strongest, healthiest bushes.

JACKSON & PERKINS. You will receive many of their catalogs every year. They haven’t had a good NEW rose in several years, but their bushes are healthy.

WITHERSPOON ROSES. A Carolina company that has a somewhat limited list, but has a better exhibition roster, and healthy plants.

HORTICO. The Canadian giant. Catalog has to be purchased the first time, but one order gets you a free catalog the next season. They get new European roses before anybody else. Minimum order of 5 bushes. Small plants, but they are healthy and catch up by second season.

REGAN. A rose broker from California. The $5 for the catalog is refundable with purchase. The greatest number of varieties of any shipper since they deal with many growers. Twice we have found hard-to-find varieties only through them.

JOHNNY BECNEL ROSES. A Louisiana outfit specializing in new exhibitor varieties, mostly from Eddie Edwards. Large plants with foliage, shipped in 6” pots in May. Minimum order. Excellent plants on fortuniana rootstock, which have to be re-budded on multiflora to survive our winters, but our CAJUN MOON and POP WARNER arrived that way.

ROSES UNLIMITED. The only own-root company that we have dealt with. Excellent small roses in pots. The only source for some varieties. Minimum order of 3 plants. They catch up nicely, and they survive winters that budded roses do not.

PICKERING. Canadian roses that disappointed us on one occasion. Others that I know of have had success.

BRIDGES AND NOR’EAST/?’;/. We only grow a few minis. We have had good results with both companies. Now that NOR’EAST is no longer under the firm hand of the Savilles, our inclination is to go with BRIDGES. We have had no experience with Robbie Tucker’s ROSEMANIA, but others apparently have been pleased so far.

A final note. If you only need a bush or two in the spring, save yourself time, money, and a degree of uncertainty by foregoing the catalogs. Simply drive over to Bill Turull’s nursery in Manchester, GARDEN SALES, and buy his excellent potted roses. He has enough exhibition varieties to keep all of us happy, and plenty of fine garden roses as well.

District Treasury Summary Report

01/01/05 - 11/30/05

Steve Rogers, Treasurer

We had a beginning balance of $6323.49. Income during the period was $6384.94 (Spring Convention: $4594.27, Fall Convention: $1755.00, Interest: $35.67). Expenses for the period were $4654.86 (Newsletter: $1803.00, Spring Convention: $115.00, District Awards & Committee expenses: $492.31, Web Site: $99.40, Fall Convention: $1645.15, Spring 2006 Convention Deposit: $500.00). As of 11/30/05 we have an ending balance of $8053.57.

MASTER ROSARIAN DESIGNATION

By Jerry Cinnamon

The American Rose Society, upon nomination by the ARS Yankee District, has selected three distinguished Rosarians to be designated as Master Rosarians for 2006. This designation recognizes Rosarians who have ten or more years of service, have demonstrated a continuing commitment to growing roses, as well as continuing enthusiasm in sharing rose knowledge. Master Rosarians for the ARS Yankee District, selected for this year are David Cannistraro, George Doorakian, and Art Emmons. Congratulations to our distinguished Master Rosarians!

They join David Berg, Malcom Lowe, Manuel Mendes, John Mattia, Clarence Rhodes, Donna Fuss, and Michael Fuss, who achieved this designation in 2005.

LOST & FOUND (September 2005)

Found: 128 meg camera memory card at the Lower Cape Lobster Fest

There were about 30 Fuji Finepix 2600 camera photos of using a backhoe etc to dig up a yard and some woods.

If you know someone who was taking photos, mention this to them.

I didn't think this was actually a memory card at first, or I would have put it on the Yankee District Bulletin Board sooner.

Patsy

email me at patham@cox.net, - I'll mail it to you ( or bring it to convention)

ROSE SAWFLY

By Johanne Patenaude

Translated by Marguerite Savidant

The rose sawfly, whose Latin name is Arge ochropa, belongs to a large group of insects called Hymenopters. It causes grief for rosarians. It is considered a secondary enemy of the rose but when it gets into the garden it is the rose production that becomes secondary. The rose sawfly then becomes our enemy number one.

It is difficult to become aware of its presence in the garden until eggs laid at night on the plants are noticed. The sawfly has an interesting piercing and cutting instrument. The female rose sawfly cuts a series of slits up and down the stem and deposits an egg in each. The egg laying process damages the stem leaving a hard brownish-black scar on one side, causing it to have a very distinct curve. This damage can often result in the flower bud not developing. A few weeks later the eggs hatch and the larvaes emerge. The larvae is approximately 25mm long, with black or orange head, bluish-green with yellowish-black along the back, and six rows of black shining bristly tubercles. It feeds on the soft tissues of the leaf leaving the veins, and skeletonizing the leaf. The rose stem sawfly overwinter under debris on the ground in the pupal stage. There are two generations per year, beginning of June and beginning of August.

Here are a few methods to control this sawfly:

1 – Put out baits made of a sweet mixture (sugar, molasses) to attract adults at the beginning of June and manually crush them. However, it is not 100% efficient and not always possible to accomplish, leaving some insects laying eggs and having a feast.

2 – Another method consists in mixing 10 to 15 ml of vegetable oil or light mineral oil with 5 ml of dish soap in 1L of water and spraying the leaves and the stems to prevent the laying of eggs. Applications should be done every 15 days (more often in case of abundant rain) from the end of May to the end of June, and again at the end of July.

3 - Cut off any affected stems as soon as noticed to prevent the eggs from hatching.

4 - There is the chemical method whereby every two weeks either Diazinon, Malathion, Pyrethrin, Carbaryl (Sevin) or insecticidal soap can be sprayed on the plants.

The following preventative measures are highly recommended.

v Remove dead leaves and all pruning debris

v Encourage natural enemies, birds in particular

v Avoid excessive watering

v Work the soil lightly in the fall and in the spring to destroy the pupae, especially if you encountered that calamity in your garden the previous year.

v Should some eggs hatch, you must crush the larvae to stop the cycle.

Good luck, and lets talk about the results again.

Advance Planning - Importance for Exhibitors ByTim Roy

(How I kept my plants strong enough to compete well despite the Harsh Winter and Cold, Dark Wet spring of 2003)

Originally printed in the Connecticut Rose newsletter of the Connecticut Rose Society

Competing in the 2003 Ct. Rose Show was especially challenging this year. We all experienced a harsh winter combined with an abnormally cold and wet spring. Let’s take a detailed look at how each adversity affected our plants and what options we have to counteract.

HARSH WINTER: The cold weather would not quit and contributed to severe cane dieback including plant death for many roses.. Winter protection is a key – a mound of well draining soil or mulch is sufficient protection for most plants to survive. More elaborate methods including Styrofoam or rose cones are effective for more tender plants.

Due to the very early snowfall, I did not complete my winter protection,. So why did most of my plants survive?

INHERENT WINTER HARDINESS: This was not a factor for me, since I grow primarily modern roses, all of which are vulnerable to the cold. My climber and shrub roses had more cane dieback than usual.

PLANT DORMANCY: It is important to coax your plants into dormancy. In the beginning of September, I only remove the petals of all spent blooms and let the hips form. The plants will begin seed production at the expense of new growth which is the desired effect. Also, I do not fertilize after August 1^st. I have a busy family schedule so I have cut back considerably on my plant maintenance during the past few years only performing essential activities., My soil tests showed high concentrations of phosphorous, potassium, and micronutrients so I needed to cut back. So last year I only fertilized with 10-10-10 on May 1^st and ½ dose of fish emulsion on June 1^st. However, I mulched with grass in the spring which provided slow release nitrogen all summer long. Having said all this, I think this only plays a small factor.

DEPTH OF BUD UNION FOR GRAFTED ROSES

This pertains mostly to HT’s and some floribundas where the plant is grafted on the rootstock. I usually plant the bud union at soil surface level since I usually winter protect with a foot of soil. However, if you don’t winter protect, then you should consider planting the bud union several inches below the soil surface. This is less of a factor if you winter protect.

PRUNING TECHNIQUE: Look at your plants and see if new canes are originating from the bud union near the soil or further up the plant. If you have older plants, you may have new growth originating higher up on one or two older canes. If this new growth dies, then you will be left with old wood that is also vulnerable to cold weather. There was a good article in the ARS magazine this spring about rejuvenating your plant having old canes, This is a factor if you depend on new growth originating from older canes.

GRAFTED VS. OWN ROOT

Own root roses have a better chance of surviving cold winters. I was heartbroken when the snow melted and my miniature Behold was completely dead – at least what was visible to me. In fact, three of my mini’s appeared to have died. As I was preparing to dig them out in late April, I decided to just prune them down to the ground and wait until mid-May to make a decision. Fortunately, there was enough

snow cover to keep the root system from dying and the plants slowly began to grow. The blooms were smaller than usual but can you believe that a rose from each showed up on the table. Patience is a virtue!

SNOW FOR WINTER PROTECTION: We all had plenty of snow, but my gardens had at least twice as much snow protection. How can that be? Since my gardens are adjacent to my sidewalk and driveway, I add more snow using my snow blower. Incidentally, I wasn’t paying attention this winter and drove my snow blower too close to one garden and half-exposed several plants. They all died from exposure. I only lost one other plant. Snow for winter protection is very helpful, but don’t depend on it. Do you winter protection!

COLD & WET SPRING: In 2003, rose blooms were 7-14 days later due to the unusually cool and wet spring. In addition, it rained almost every day during the week of the show. How does one deliver quality blooms under these conditions? Getting your plants off to a good start is important.

SPRING PRUNING: I complete my pruning by the last weekend in April (minis by first weekend in May) and follow the standard pruning technique – removing the dead/damaged canes and then some shaping. I have having large plants, so I usually leave 2 foot canes on my HT’s and cut off a little off the top of my minis. However, my HT’s cane length’s only averaged about 6 inches this year. I’ve frequently read that you need to hard prune HT’s to one foot for competition size stems and blooms. Nature did what I have been reluctant to do.

FERTILIZING: You need to add a synthetic fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10) near the end of April when you have a ½ to 1 inch of new growth. Organic fertilizers are beneficial later once the soil has warmed up.

LATE HARD FROST: I recall reading that the frost free date in CT was May 9^th. Well, we’ve had some frost after that date during the last two springs. I’m in a well protected area and haven’t been affected. If you are in a vulnerable location, you may want to prune and fertilize a week or two later.

PLANT VARIETY AND GARDEN LOCATION: We all have a few roses that we know will be the first to bloom in our garden. Have you noticed that these are located in one of the sunnier locations in your garden? If you have sufficient varieties of plants and garden locations, you will always have something a week or so before the show and maybe a few after the show. How often have I heard at the CT show that “my garden was at peak a week ago”! Since we had such a late bloom, where were all these peak blooms?

KEEP LEAVES HEALTHY AND MINIMIZE DAMAGE:

Prune to an outside bud. Keeping the cane growth spread out on the plant will help air circulation and minimize leaf damage from thorns during strong winds. Also, spray a fungicide /pesticide regularly or add a systemic to your soil (e.g. Merit) to reduce damage caused by insects.

PROTECTION FROM RAIN: This can be the biggest obstacle especially if you have a large garden. Who has the time and ambition to make “rose bloom umbrellas” and put them up/take them down at every threat of rain? The harder you are willing to work, the more you pray for bad weather because you this this will be an advantage for you. I do!

At a rose meeting a few years ago, someone presented a formula for success. I truly agree! Formula for success:

30% knowledge – 20% luck – 110% hard work

A First Timer’s View of an ARS National Convention

“The Rose Show was Spectacular” By Susan Meader

This was my first long trip since I got ‘sick’, five years ago. I was very nervous but I was also very excited. I had never been to such a big convention (for any reason) so I had no expectations. Because I tire easily I did not go on any of the ‘Garden Tours’ as I felt I would not be able to do the tours and still have enough energy for the Bar-B-Q at the Memphis Zoo, some of the lectures, the Award’s Banquet, and the Rose Show.

I freely admit I was not at all impressed by the Bar-B-Q at the Memphis Zoo. I went because I thought we would get to see some rare animals, e.g. the pandas. The event was held in the ‘Panda House’ of the Zoo. It rained very hard just before this event and, of course I know, there is no control of such a natural force but from first hand observation this event was not carefully thought out; 1. The walk from the bus to the Panda House was Very long, 2. There was no tour or even a quick look at any of the animals, 3. There was no place to sit, 4. There were no tables on which you could balance your plates, and 5. You had to queue up in a Very long line for your ‘Bar-B-Q’ and when you finally got it the food was mediocre at best.

The Award’s Banquet was also a disappointment. Again the food was marginal, and this really surprised me because the Memphis Hilton did so much else at the very top of the hospitality game. The ‘entertainment’, an Elvis impersonator, among other things, came before the awards and right in the middle of the meal. It would have been rude not to pay attention so I stopped eating my meal. After the Elvis impersonator’s first set the food was cold. Another point about the ‘entertainment’: because this entertainment was so long I ran out of ‘juice’ before the awards and had to leave.

I found time for, and was able to fit in, three lectures. On Saturday I went to ‘Marvelous Multiflora’ by Steve Singer and ‘Selling Rose Gardening’ by Phil Edmunds. On Sunday the lecture was ‘Sandy’s Picks for 2005’ by Sandy Lundberg. All of the lectures were informative and well attended. I only wish I could have fit more into my schedule but the Rose Show was my first priority.

……But the Rose Show

The show was so grand it completely filled up a huge ballroom. The competition was intense with each exhibitor bringing the very best he had to offer to the show.

The exhibitors had from 5:00 am, until 10:00 am, Saturday to place their entries. There was so much to do for the show many exhibitors were getting the preliminaries finished on Friday evening.

The best day to view the show was Saturday because all the exhibits were fresh and in place. The show was also open for viewing until 1:00 pm on Sunday. Even though Sunday was the ‘clean-up day’ many exhibits were still up and because there was so much to absorb I went back to view again.

Someone had a very good idea for the ‘Blue Ribbon’ table where winning blooms were exhibited. It was so low you could look directly down on the rose shape. A low, small table at the end of each row of exhibits would be very helpful for the judges in any other rose show.

There were 58 Classes (count them!) in the Horticulture Division. There must have been at least 30 entries in each of the 58 Horticulture Classes. The roses were so beautiful, the form so perfect, the freshness so extraordinary (considering when some of these blooms had to be cut) that when an anonymous viewer commented to me ‘they would never have shown that rose because it was not “perfect”,’ I was stunned. Maybe I’m naive or not critical enough but all the submitted roses looked good to me.

There was a class where one hybrid tea or grandiflora bloom was displayed in a picture frame with a black velvet backing. No foliage but sepals were allowed. If your show does not have such a class I think you should consider it. This class would be a very good addition for any show.

There were 35 Classes in the Arrangements Division. There were so many entries they went all the way around three walls of the ballroom. The nuances in each Class were so carefully articulated that it was very important to pay attention. This was the only way to be certain your entry would not be disqualified on a technicality before the ‘actual’ judging commenced. The arrangements were so impressive and imaginative that I am still inspired by them. The shapes, the containers, the roses, were so well thought out and so fresh that I really believe some classes should have had more than one winner. (On page 12 of the Nov., 2005 issue of ‘American Rose’ magazine, there is a good article concerning flower arrangement tips.)

I was marveling about the show to Cindy & Irwin Ehrenreich, from our local Lower Cape Rose Society, when Irwin pointed out to me a fact which should have been self evident, “This show is where you can really see the difference between the amateur and the professional.”

On the trip back to Cape Cod, just from the hotel to the airport, I meet Bob & Donna Martin. Robert is the author of “Showing Good Roses” and he is a nationally known rose aficionado. He was a judge at the show and he has a website at www.roseshow.com. They were very nice & gave me some very good rose tips in just that short time.

The convention was a worthwhile trip for me. I learned many things about rose cultivation, and meet many interesting people. The Rose Show alone made the convention worthwhile.

Nothing can compare to a national gathering to give you an entirely fresh and new perspective on the whole rose culture.

ROSES IN REVIEW 2005

By: Clarence Rhodes RIR Coordinator, Yankee District

There was a 33% reduction in the number of 2005 RIR reporters in the Yankee District. The reduction of reports, varieties and number of plants was proportionally reduced. Thanks to all the people who reported. One of the Consulting Rosarian requirements is that all CR's submit an RIR report.

A copy of the RIR Report, which was submitted to the National RIR Chairman, will be available at the March District Meeting. Anyone who submitted an RIR report will have their name in the "hermetically sealed" envelope for the prize drawing. You must be present to win.

There were only three varieties with more than ten reports: Hot Cocoa (16); Memorial Day (12); and Norwich Sweetheart (11). We need to try to do better next year.

Update: The Bird Training Program

By Clarence Rhodes, Secondary Products

The bird training program is progressing more rapidly than anticipated.

For those who are not familiar with it, the bird training program has been developed to train sparrows to pick Japanese beetles off roses. Following the discovery that sparrows would eat dead beetles off the ground, Secondary Products embarked on a program to train the sparrows to eat the beetles directly off the blooms.

We started by putting perches around the rose plants, from which the sparrows would lean into the roses and pick off the beetle carcasses. One problem was determining where to locate the perches throughout the garden.

I did not put up the perches this year, but I have observed through my kitchen window overlooking the rose garden that the sparrows are fluttering around the blooms looking for beetles. Since they cannot hover over the blooms, they land on the peduncle and this causes the bloom to shake. It also sometimes causes the beetles to fall to the ground. The sparrows then jump down to the ground and eat them. The sparrows seem to know that the beetles are attracted to the yellow, white and light pink blooms. Somehow I think the birds are smarter than we give them credit for.

I will report in the fall on further developments.

Frank Benardella - OBN - KBG

Frank Benardella is an icon in the World of Roses. We consider him a friend and mentor in our thirst for knowledge and guidance in learning all we could about roses. We were very fortunate to live near Frank & June in New Jersey.

Frank planted his first rose garden in 1956.

He joined The American Rose Society in 1958.

Frank became an avid exhibitor, winning most National trophies several times. Won Mini Queen at the All Mini National Show in 2003.

As an ARS judge, he assisted in the writing of the Judges’ Manual.

He became a Consulting Rosarian and won the Outstanding Consulting Award in 1964.

Frank was the Penn-Jersey District Director, later he became the Region O Director. From 1977 to 1979 he was the President of The American Rose Society.

He is a Member of the Order of Blue Noses.

Member of the International Order of the Golden Rose.

Developed the miniature English Box.

Printed the first miniature entry tags.

Started the ARS slide contest.

Developed the Palette class for roses.

Started the first Mid-Winter conventions.

Lectures and judges rose trials around the world.

Hybridizer of 10 Award of Excellence winning miniatures.

Hybridizer of the cut-rose ‘Zebra’, the first striped HT. produced by cross pollinating.

Received the American Rose Society’s highest award – the Gold Medal.

Currently a consultant to All- American Rose Selections serving as Director of Judging.

What can I say, Frank is just so knowledgeable about roses - please come to the dinner at the Yankee District convention at the Sea Crest Resort on March 18^th and hear Frank as our dinner speaker. I am sure he will be in the Hospitality Room … speaking about roses!

THE 2006 ARS YANKEE DISTRICT ROSE CONVENTION

CONSULTING ROSARIAN SCHOOL

MARCH 17^TH, 18^TH & 19^TH, 2006

THE SEA CREST RESORT

NO. FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS

You are invited to attend the Spring Rose Convention, Consulting Rosarian School and Annual meeting of the ARS Yankee District. Rooms have been reserved at the Sea Crest Resort, they will be offered at a special rate of $85 (plus tax) for all who make reservations prior to February 18^th. Three days before and after the event, rooms will be $70 if you wish to extend your stay. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and mention the Yankee District. The hotel is located at Old Silver Beach on Cape Cod – 350 Quaker Road. From the Bourne Bridge and Cape Cod Canal: Rte 28 (Falmouth & The Islands) to Rte 151 exit, left at bottom of exit ramp, left at traffic signal (Rte 28A South) one mile to rotary, take first exit, then 1 mile to SEA CREST. Reservations - 800-225-3110

NAME (S) _____________________________________________________________

Please print name (s) as you would like them to appear on your name tag

ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________

STATE ____________ ZIP ____________ PHONE ______________________

Registration fee for convention No. ____ x $30.00 each $ _________

After March 1^st No. ____ x $35.00 each $ ________

LUNCH (Jason Brown, Guest Speaker – Conard Pyle)

NY Deli Platter – Sliced Virginia ham, roast turkey No. ____x $16.00 each $ ________

and rare roast beef with Gruyere & Havarti-dill cheese

served with potato salad, lettuce, tomato, deli pickle,

assorted breads, rolls and condiment

Tuna Salad Platter – Served on a bed of tossed garden No. ____x $16.00 each $ _________

greens with fresh fruit garnish, assorted breads & rolls.

Lite lunch served with choice of soup or salad, dessert, coffee or tea

SATURDAY DINNER

Pasta & Chicken Primavera - Penne pasta with broccoli & cauliflower florettes, No. ____x $30.00 each $ __________

Red peppers, carrots, shitake mushrooms and marinated grilled julienne of chicken

Tossed in garlic, olive oil and parmessan cheese

Broiled Chatham Schrod No. ____x $30.00 each $ ___________

**All entres are served with your choice of salad, chef’s starch of the day, fresh vegetables, and warm rolls and butter. The chef’s dessert tray will be presented tableside. **

All meal prices include tax & gratuity

SUNDAY BREAKFAST on your own – dine on premises

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ _________________

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the Yankee District Annual Meeting which will begin

promptly at 9:30 AM. Know what is happening in the District – Come with “Enthusiasm”

Please make check payable to LCRS Convention and mail check and registration form no later than March 1st to Audrey Osborn, 12 Scotch Pine Farm, East Harwich, MA 02645. For more information email Audrey at caperose@comcast.net or call 508-430-5329.

2006 YANKEE DISTRICT CONVENTION SCHEDULE

The Seacrest Resort, North Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts (800-225-3110)

Hosted by the Lower Cape Rose Society

Friday, March 17^th - CONSULTING ROSARIAN SCHOOL 12:30 – 5:30

Dinner on own (nice restaurant on premises)

Hospitality Room

Saturday, March 18^th – Location:

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Registration

8:45 – 9 AM – Welcome by LCRS President, Greg Davis

9:00 – 9:45 Dave Simser Barnstable County Tick Specialist

BREAK : 9:45-10:15 Door prizes -

10:15-11:00 - Tim Kelly - Today's new England Weather by NECN Meteorologist

11:15 - 12:00 Linda Hilliard - Lyme Disease Associates of Massachusetts

12:15 – 1:15 Luncheon – Guest speaker Jason Brown from Conard-Pyle

1:15 – 1:30 Back from lunch – door prizes, raffle tickets for sale

1:30 – 2:30 Lynn Griffith - President, A&L Southern Agricultural Laboratories, Inc., Soil Testing for the Rose Garden

(See article by Lynn in this newsletter)

2:30-2:45 Break -

3:00-4:00PM- – Dr. Gay Freeman – Lyme Disease – Babesiosis from a doctor’s point of view

Julie Gammon, Dave Rogers, Audrey Osborn -Lyme disease and babesiosis from the patient’s point of view

4:00 Raffle

6:00 Cash Bar

7:00 Banquet Dinner – Guest Speaker, Frank Benardella, Past President ARS, famous mini rose hybridizer, rose auction, Yankee District Awards

Hospitality Room open after dinner.

YANKEE DISTRICT CONSULTING ROSARIANS

CONNECTICUT

Joseph Albanese

860-482-1854

jol.albanese@juno.com

David Berg

berparrose@aol.com

860-242-8760

June Berg

berparrose@aol.com

860-242-8760

Gene Bliska

203-531-9471

James Brazzell

203-377-3116

Joan Brazzell

203-377-3116

Dave Candler

davcandler@aol.com

860-889-0302

Theresa Corbin

terryprincess@aol.com

860-653-5784

Daniel Cotton

dancotton@att.net

860-434-5033

Linda Cotton

minirose78@aol.com

860-434-5033

Arthur Emmons

disbudder@aol.com

860-651-4318

Donna Fuss

dfuss@snet.net

860-243-1586

Mike Fuss

mfuss@snet.net

860-243-1586

Sam Goldstein

860-236-1398

Alexander Kopper

860-658-4740

David R. Long

860-434-5522

John P. Mattia

jpmattia@aol.com

203-795-5427

Marcy Martin

860-298-8663

Nancy Mixter

860-561-2456

Elizabeth Morin

203-271-2487

Martha Parsons

ramblinrosarian@gmail.com

413-572-0639

Wally Parsons

ramblinrosarian@gmail.com

413-572-0639

Robert Prill

860-666-4791

Dan Russo

drrambleroses@aol.com

860-621-5444

Carol Ann Rogers

Turtl-3@snet.net

860-563-1835

Steve Rogers

Srogers07@snet.net

860-563-1835

LOWER CAPE

ROSE SOCIETY

Greg Davis

gldavis@cape.com

508-259-0494

Rev. Ed Hempel

ehempel@c4.net

508-237-9136

Ryk Tyszka Jackson

508-487-6628

Audrey Osborn

caperose@comcast.net

508-430-5329

William “OZ” Osborn

ozrose@comcast.net

508-430-5329

MAINE

Lilyan Brower

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Martin Brower

207-833-0036