John and Mitchie MoeMaster RosariansPacific Northwest DistrictAmerican Rose Society

The Consulting Rosarian Program

Revised March 2015February 20, 2009

An American Rose Society Presentation © 2015

History of the CR program

• Dates back to 1920

• 32 past presidents of ARS, hybridizers, nurserymen, and other noted rosarians were designated “Consulting Rosarians”

• In 1949 ARS let districts appoint CR’s

• In 1996 the school system as we know it, run by the districts, was established

What is a Consulting Rosarian?

• An individual qualified to give advice on rose culture

• One who is expected to inspire love and appreciation of roses

• Takes an active role in the ARS, its districts and in local societies

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of rose culture and willingly shares this knowledge

Consulting Rosarian Code“I, __________, accept the honor of the official appointment as Consulting Rosarian of the American Rose Society for the __________ District. I pledge my earnest efforts toward the increase and stimulation of membership in the American Rose Society, in cooperation with the District Director. I shall uphold the highest standards of our American Rose Society in inspiring a love and appreciation of roses, their culture and exhibition. The aims and purposes of the American Rose Society shall be foremost in my mind in promoting and forming new rose societies, securing new members and serving present members and anyone interested in roses. I recognize and accept the responsibilities of this post, as well as the privilege of service.”

Things a CR should do:

• Volunteer to help whenever possible

• Be willing to serve the local society as an officer

• Give special attention to new members regarding rose culture

• Grow some roses - a few of each type

• Promote membership in the local society and the ARS

A few more things a CR should do

• Stay current with what’s new in rose culture, equipment, chemicals, laws and regulations, etc.

• Never recommend a restricted chemical

• Offer friendly, simple advice

• Never charge a fee for advice!

Helping New Rose Growers

• Visit their garden, make helpful suggestions, never criticize

• Offer to SHARE willingly, don’t wait to be asked. The object is to HELP!

• Don’t overwhelm them with so much info they get discouraged!

• KISS – Keep It Super Simple!

To Remain an Active CR

• Must be an active member of the ARS, and a member of a local rose society

• Keep abreast of new varieties, new chemicals, problems and solutions common in your area

• Every 4 years, attend a CR school or accrue 4 approved continuing education credits during that period

To Remain an Active CR (cont.)

• Submit an annual report (if required by district)

• Filing a Roses in Review (RIR) report yearly is expected of all CR’s

• Stay enthused; share your knowledge, be involved, help others, promote the ARS and the love of the rose!

The Bottom Line!

Have Fun!

Remember

KISS – Keep It Super Simple!

and just

Program ServicesPower Point programs on roses are available for

download from the ARS website, “members only” section.

They are offered to our members for use by a local or district rose society or an ARS judging or consulting rosarian school.

These programs are copyright © ARS 2015.

Commercial use is strictly forbidden.