INTERNATIONAL ROSE TRIALS
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The American Rose Society International Rose Trial is situated on 118 acres in Shreveport, LA. The Trial was established in 2019 and approved by the World Federation of Rose Societies in 2023. The Trial is open to all professional and amateur breeders across the world with the distinct purpose of evaluating the performance of varieties in Zone 8 growing conditions and comparing the growth and flowering characteristics with similar new introductions provided by breeders. The Trials are conducted under the guidelines set forth by the World Federation of Rose Societies. “New Garden Rose Varieties” is defined as those rose varieties which have been put into commerce no longer than two years prior to the commencement of the Trials. “Commencement” is defined as January 1 of the calendar year the roses are planted in the trial beds.
The American Rose Center initiated its Rose Trials in 2019 a a goal of the Garden’s Master Plan and the Great Garden Restoration Project. The site of the Trial Grounds is the magnificent Windsounds Carillon Tower, a 30’ tall sculpture with the grounds of America’s Rose Garden.
Sweet Spirit
Sweet Spirit, bush
Sweet Mademoiselle
High Wire Flyer
Oso Easy Double Pink
RED CAPTAIN:TruePerfume
High Wire Flyer
Oso Easy Double Pink
Sweet Mademoiselle
Sweet Mademoiselle
Lady First
High Wire Flyer
Red Captain_Ping Lim
Lady First – True Perfume
Oso Easy Dbl. Pink
Red Captain-True Love
Sweet Spirit at ARC
Sweet Spirit-bush
AWARD WINNING ROSES
RULES & CONDITIONS
Roses are cared for in accordance with modern methods of garden culture using environmentally friendly products, and judged not only for the beauty of the flower but equally for their disease resistance, fragrance and overall aesthetic plant appearance.
A Permanent Jury of regional specialists presided by the Judging Chairperson judge the plants five times per year on or near these times:
- April – first bloom flush
- June – Second bloom flush
- September – end of summer bloom
- November – fall bloom flush
- February – before pruning; judging General Impression and for bare bush structure
Evaluations
The evaluation of roses is the responsibility of a panel of permanent judges – with no fewer than 5 for each assessment. All judges are appointed by the International Judging Chair, in consult with the International Trial Director and represent a wide spectrum of rose knowledge. Any individual with any interest in or contact with any entry may not participate in the evaluation of the entry.
Judges follow a prescribed process and undertake the judging within a designated 7 day period. Evaluation figures are compiled by the International Rose Trial Judging Chair and are kept confidential until the Presentation of Awards Ceremony.
Evaluation Criteria
General Impression – 30 Points
- Plant, Foliage, Vigor, Flowering, Novelty
Flower – 30 Points
- Blooms, Buds, Color, Abundance of Flowering
- Recurrent Bloom, Post Flowering Novelty
Disease Resistance – 30 Points
- Fungal Disease, Pest Tolerance
Fragrance – 10 Points
A complete list of guidelines and entry requirements/process can be found here: LINK TO DOCUMENT
INTERNATIONAL ROSE TRIALS ENTRY FORM
TRIAL AWARDS
- Awards will be given for the BEST ROSE in each of the classes, provided the rose meets all other criteria, including scoring. Category Best Roses must meet a minimum of 65% assessment.
- The overall highest scoring rose from among the above groups will be awarded the ARC GOLD MEDAL for MOST OUTSTANDING ROSE; An overall score of 70% or above is required for consideration for the Gold Medal.
- Awards may be given for additional categories not covered by the BEST ROSE or Gold MEDAL, including the following high awards:
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- Most Fragrant Rose
- Best Disease Resistant Rose
- Best Garden Impression Rose
- Most Decorative Rose
- Best Rose Presenting Exhibition Form
- People’s Choice Award
A minimum of a 65% assessment is required for all high awards
- All varieties will be judged a minimum of two years.
CONTACT
International Trial Judging Chair:
Connie Reeve
chreeve@verizon.net
