8       October  2004        The CRS CommPoster
 

 

 

 

 


George Blythe – Continued from Pg 7

 

George served in World War II in the RCAF and since then has been an active member of the 404 Wing, the Waterloo Masonic Lodge 539 in Waterloo.  He was a proud Canadian, a loving husband and a great father.

 

We will miss you George, rest in peace.

Rachel Flood

 

 

MORE ON THE JUBILEE CONFERENCE

 

It is looking good that we will have Peter Beales and Claire Laberge as speakers and possibly Peter Harkness. Claire will address the French speaking audience. You will be kept informed of other speakers in further publications.

 

Mr Peter Beales, President of the Royal National Rose Society, owner of Beales Classic Roses of England, renowned hybridizer of old roses, and author of many books on classic roses. Mr Beales will be introducing a new book in the spring of 2005.

 

Mme.Claire Laberge, Curator of the Rose Gardens at the Montreal Botanical Gardens. This year the Rose Gardens received the Award of Garden Excellence from the World Federation of Rose Societies.

Mr Peter Harkness, celebrated author and rosarian has a love of history. Among the many publications to his credit are: Modern Garden Roses, The Photographic Encyclopedia of Roses, Roses to Enjoy, and his latest masterpiece The Rose, an Illustrated History

Other events include:
Enderline Nurseries will demonstrate grafting for the home gardener in a hands on workshop.
Florists will exhibit and compete in the show in the professional classes.

 

Top Canadian rosarians will be competing along with the Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society for the major awards in the Rose Show

 

 

CRS National Photography Contest

In celebration of the Canadian Rose Society’s 50th anniversary, we’ve expanded the national photography contest.  Whether you love to take photographs or you are a novice, whether you shoot slide, print or digital, people of all ages can have fun with each category.   The purpose of this contest isn’t necessarily to capture the perfect show rose, but rather the essence of the category.  If you are not sure how to take a good “photograph,” there are some great resource books and websites.  Take your time and have fun with whatever category(s) that you enter.  A detailed list of rules and regulations can be found on the CRS’s website.  If you don’t own a camera, don’t shy away from this contest, as disposable cameras can take great photos and often the film’s developing is incorporated into the camera’s price.  The winning photos will be featured on our website as well as becoming part of a traveling exhibition that will be made available to all of our chapters as well as horticultural centres.  Good luck and start snapping!

 

Novice Adult Classes

 “The Perfect Rose” 

The purpose of this class is to interpret the “perfect”, single rose of any class or colour, with or without props or background

 

“My Secret Garden”

Regardless of size and location, the purpose of this class is to show the refuge and joy that a rose garden can bring

 

….Continue on Pg 9