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The Bermuda Rose Society Newsletter
Beginning in 2006 the World Federation of Rose Societies Literary Award is awarded to honour outstanding rose books. Our book has been so recognized:
2015: – Roses in Bermuda Revisited
Author: Bermuda Rose Society Book Committee
Publisher: Bermuda Rose Society
Year: 2013
Language: English
ISBN: 978 1-927750-25-4
This book is the updated edition of the book that the Bermuda Rose Society first published in 1984 as Old Garden Roses in Bermuda.
In Bermuda roses bloom continually, especially in the months October through May. The purpose of this book is to show you their roses. It is also a useful guide to the roses grown in Bermuda. The main thrust is Old Garden Roses, especially the Chinas, Teas, and the many “Mysteries,” some of which have been accorded the ultimate accolade of simply being known as “Bermuda” roses.
THE BERMUDA ROSE SOCIETY
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019
TO BE HELD 3RD MAY AT 2PM IN HORTICULTURAL HALL, BOTANICAL GARDENS.
AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AND AWARDS 2018-2019
AND
RATIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2019-2O2O
President: John Howells
Vice President: Currently vacant*
Honourable Secretary: Judy Howells
Honourable Treasurer: Marijke Peterich
*The BRS Executive is examining the length of tenure of an incoming Vice President and how that might be changed. The BRS Constitution can be found on the BRS website www.rosesinbermuda.com
TIMETABLE
All entries received from: 8.00 am to 9.30 am – please observe.
Stewards only in the hall from: from 9.30 am
Judging commences at: 10.00 am
Members/Guests Refreshments: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Meeting: 2.00pm
ROSE ARRANGEMENT TITLES
Class A – ‘That’s Entertainment’ – 24” x 24” no height restriction
Class B – ‘Ups and Downs’ – no size restriction
Class C – ‘Summer Colours’ – 15” x 15” no height restriction
Class D – Shadow Box
TROPHIES FOR EXHIBITS AT THE AGM
(separate from all the bench awards for points during the year)
There is a “BEST” silver trophy or equivalent for each section eg Best Mystery, Best Bloom Progression etc.
There is a silver trophy for the most points gained at the AGM.
There is a silver trophy for the best arrangement in each class.
Dear Fellow Members,
I would like to invite you to think of the final meeting of the rose year as the culmination of the preceding six meetings (October to March inclusive), a stupendous bench display, special awards to be won on the day irrespective of any previous participation during the year, an appreciation of all those exhibitors who have brought their roses throughout the year for your enjoyment, an appreciation of all the volunteer hours worked to keep your 65 year old Society vibrant, a cheerio to this President, and a warm welcome to your new President. And to experience yet again the BRS camaraderie and share our love of roses. And last but not least, take leave of each other in our meeting setting for a summer, but commit to staying connected as we continue to nurture over 300 roses for our SALE OF ROSES in NOVEMBER 2019, and to tend our Repository Garden at Waterville.
There will be a condensed trophy presentation format, and BELFIELD roses will be distributed to new members at a time and place convenient to them.
Offers of help in the following areas are keenly solicited! Please email me.
2 May 8.30-10am Set up
3 May (See timetable above) Receiving, stewarding, judging, refreshments
See you then!
Clare
Clare Russell
Bermuda Tel +1 441 236 8199
Bermuda Cell +1 441 335 3400
Email: crussellbermuda@gmail.com
SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS – MARCH 2019
BRS FEBRUARY 1st MEETING AND MORE…
Bermuda Rose Society Floral Art Schedule 2018-2019 (for Membership) 26092018
Bermuda Rose Society Programme 2018-19 (For membership) 26092018
WORLD ROSE NEWS, May, 2018. docx
world-rose-news-november-2016-docx
brs-vol-7-2-nov-4-2016SEE NOTICE BELOW REGARDING ENTRIES FOR 4 NOV MTG.
Dear Rosy Members CUT ROSES We realise that excepIonal circumstances prevail and all of your gardens and roses will have taken a big hit with “Nicole”. Some of you will have even have lost enIre rose bushes. However, our roses don’t give up, they persevere, just as we are. By next week there will very likely be some blooms, although the foliage will not yet have had Ime to recover. The November meeIng is a 20 entry only (any 20 entries, just no duplicate varieIes). Due to the storm and for this meeIng only, there will be NO REQUIREMENT FOR FOLIAGE. Foliage will be preferred but the judges will consider all entries on their own stems, with or without foliage. We encourage you to exhibit your roses on their stems, you will have a be^er chance of a ribbon. (The Bloom in a Bowl class will only yield one first, second and third each). Remember, there will be one more 20 entry only meeIng and a trophy to be won at the AGM for the exhibitor with the most points in the two 20 entry only meeIngs! ROSE ARRANGEMENTS What wonderful Itles for using dried storm plant debris. Try and incorporate fresh rosaceae material, however, please know that the judges will exercise leniency if the emphasis in your arrangement is on dried material, and the fresh material not necessarily from the rose family. Class A & B – ‘Twists and Turns’ – an exhibit using fresh and dried plant material. Class C – ‘In a Nut Shell’ (Remember this is a very small arrangement, max space 9x9x9. For this space your arrangement will be more in the region of 5×7 and won’t require very much material) Your bench team.
