Department: 154-Rose Show
2025 Important Information
This is a one-day (1) show on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Entries will be accepted from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 10, at the east end of the Floriculture Building. Judging will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and is open to the public. All judges' decisions are final. The show will close at 6:00 PM.
RULES & REMINDERS
The Rose Show is co-sponsored by the Missoula Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society.
The show will be judged according to the rules of the American Rose Society by accredited judges, junior judges, and/or Garden Club judges.
The Co-Chairs of the Show are Ron Dowell and Jim Sadler. Ron Dowell serves as the Horticulture Consultant, while Jim Sadler is the Artistic Design Consultant.
All residents of Western Montana are eligible to enter.
This is an alphabetical show—each exhibitor will place their specimen in the appropriate section alphabetically, using the first letter of the rose’s name as listed in the American Rose Society Handbook.
Please bring your roses! If a class for your rose does not exist, we will create one. All roses are welcome!
PRIZES & AWARDS
HORTICULTURE
1st Place - $3.00, 2nd Place - $2.00, 3rd Place - $1.00
ARTISTIC DESIGN
1st Place - $5.00, 2nd Place - $2.00, 3rd Place - $1.00
Queen of Show: A Rosette plus $10.00
Best of Show Design: A Rosette plus $10.00
Horticulture Division I
DIVISION I, SECTION A: CHALLENGE CLASSES
Class 1: Rose Bowl, Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora 1/2 -3/4 open with leaf.
Class 2: Mini Rose Bowl, Miniature 1/2- 3/4 open, no leaf.
Class 3: Peace. All varieties.
Class 4: Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Spray. One (1) spray, naturally grown.
Class 5: Hybrid Tea English Box. One (1) to six (6) different varieties of Miniatures.
Class 6: Mini English Box. One (1) to six (6) different varieties of Miniatures.
Class 7: Three Hybrid Teas. Three (3) of the same variety; 1/2 – 3/4 open.
Class 8: Bloom Cycle. Three (3) of the same variety; a bud, ½ open and ¾ open.
Class 8a: Bouquet of five (5) different varieties. Five (5) Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora; 1/2 to 3/4 open.
Class 8b: Bouquet of five (5) different varieties. Miniatures 1/2 to 3/4 open.
DIVISION I, SECTION B: HYBRID TEA ROSES
One (1) to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 9: A thru Z Hybrid Tea. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded, 1/2 open.
DIVISION I, SECTION C: HI-LO
No class #: One (1) Hybrid Tea, Floribunda or Grandiflora exhibitor form and one miniature or miniflora exhibition form.
DIVISION I, SECTION D: FLORIBUNDAS AND POLYANTHAS
Class 10: A thru Z Floribundas and Polyanthas. One (1) spray.
Class 11: A thru Z Floribundas and Polyanthas. One (1) boom to a stem.
DIVISION I, SECTION E: GRANDIFLORAS
Class 12: A thru Z Grandifloras. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 13: A thru Z Grandifloras. One (1) spray, disbudded or naturally grown.
DIVISION I, SECTION F: MINIATURES
Class 14: A thru Z Miniature. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 15: A thru Z Miniature. Full blown, stamens showing, one (1) to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 16: A thru Z Miniature Spray. One (1) spray, disbudded or naturally grown.
DIVISION I, SECTION G: OLD GARDEN ROSES
Class 17: Prior to 1867. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 17a: Prior to 1867. One (1) spray.
Class 18: 1867 and after. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 18a: 1867 and after. One (1) spray.
Class 19: Modern Shrub Roses. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 19a: Modern Shrub Roses. One (1) spray.
Class 20: David Austin English Roses. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 20a: David Austin English Roses. One (1) spray.
DIVISION I, SECTION H: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Class 21: People’s Choice.
Class 22: People’s Choice – Most Fragrant.
Class 22a: Miniature Single Bloom, disbudded, People’s Choice.
Class 22b: Miniature Spray – People’s Choice.
DIVISION I, SECTION I: CLIMBERS AND PILLARS
Class 23: Climbers and Pillars. One (1) to a stem.
Class 23a: Climbers and Pillars. One (1) spray.
DIVISION I, SECTION J: NOVICES
Class 24: A thru Z Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. 1/2 to 3/4 open, one (1) bloom to a stem.
Class 25: A thru Z Hybrid Tea. Full-blown stamens showing.
Class 26: A thru Z Floribundas.
Class 27: A thru Z Miniature. 1/2 to 3/4 open, one (1) bloom to a stem.
Class 28: A thru Z Miniature. Full blown stamen showing.
Class 29: A thru Z Any Spray, naturally grown.
Class 30: A thru Z Shrub
Class 31: A thru Z Old Garden Roses
Artistic Design Division II
This division is governed by the current rules and procedures of the American Rose Society and the Western Montana Fair.
Arrangement classes are open to all amateur arrangers.
Exhibitors are permitted only one (1) entry per class. There is no limit to the number of classes an exhibitor may enter.
Entries must be in place by 10:00 AM and must remain until the show closes. Entries received after 10:00 AM will be used for display purposes only.
All roses must be outdoor garden-grown.
Each different variety of rose used in an arrangement must be correctly named. Misnaming will result in a penalty but not disqualification. The names of the roses will be verified by ARS judges.
Roses must be the dominant flower in all arrangements. Other flowers and foliage may be used. Artificial plant material is not permitted, and painted fresh plant material is not allowed. However, treated, tinted, or painted dried plant material is allowed. Accessories are permitted in all classes unless otherwise stated. American flags are not allowed under any circumstances.
The judges' decisions are final. Judging will be conducted by ARS-accredited judges, student judges, and/or National Garden Club-accredited judges and student judges.
Please mark each entry as Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced, as all exhibitors may enter any class.
THEME OF SHOW: “RIVER BOTTOM BASH”
All artistic classes allow the designer's choice of type and components. Roses of any size and variety are permitted in any arrangement.
Class 1: “River Line Dance” Designers Choice
Class 2: “Skip Along” Designers Choice
Class 3: “Mysterious River” Designers Choice
Class 4: “Bold and Beautiful” Designers Choice
Class 5: “Rustic View” Designers Choice
Class 6: “River Enchantment” Designers Choice