Welcome
to our Website
By
way of background information, The National Rose Society of
Australia was formed on 4th November 1972, when a meeting of
representatives from each of the State Societies adopted a constitution.
As a result, the newly formed national body qualified for membership
to the World Federation of Rose Societies.
Since
then we have grown from strength to strength. Our objectives
are to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of the
rose in Australia by means of exhibitions, publications and
co-ordination of all State Rose Societies and by other means
as the Society shall from time to time decree.
Our
website has only been recently established (September 2003)
and through it we intend to develop it over time as another
means for our Society to meet its' objectives.
Please
provide feedback on any views or thoughts you may have about
the Society in general or what you would like see on this
website. This can be done through any of the e-mail links
within this website.

President's Message for 2008
At a time when most
capital cities of Australia are operating under drought
conditions it is critical that all States promote at every
opportunity the virtue of the Rose being a drought tolerant
and water wise plant.
It has been a
wonderful flowering and disease free year in South Australia
and particularly in Adelaide as the water restrictions have
re-conditioned the Rose growing public to deep water every two
weeks rather than frequent light watering. Interestingly, in my previous garden of one acre under
landscape with 350 Roses and a multitude of many other plants,
the two plants that died were both natives?
My congratulations to
the Rose Society of Victoria for hosting a very friendly and
successful 35th AGM of the National Society in
Melbourne. The
food and wine was outstanding, great Rose Show and tours, with
the icing on the cake being the visit to the Morwell Centenary
Rose Garden. All
Rosarians attending enjoyed the camaraderie and the
opportunity to catch up with old friends. It
was a highlight to have from Japan
Dr. Yuki Mikanagi, who
gave a special presentation on “Rose Colours – When East
Meets West,” an intriguing talk, from a lady with a very
bright and cheerful personality.
The strength of the National Society was evident at the AGM
with all delegates contributing during discussion of the
numerous agenda items. The
financial position of the National Society is in much better
shape with the acceptance of the proposal of sponsorship from
Neutrog and a percentage of royalties from the sale of
“Sudden Impact for Roses” fertiliser from each State being
assigned to the National Body.
Congratulations to Mr.
Ian Spriggs for being awarded the NRSA Service Award,
Mrs. Margaret
Macgregor and Mr. Walter Duncan for being awarded the
Australian Rose Award (ARA) also to Dr Bruce Chapman for being
awarded the TA Stewart Memorial Award.
They are all very worthy recipients.
During my time in
office, it is my intention to encourage and help all States to
include and/or increase the participation of the younger
generation in our Rose Shows. We
have to find ways of enticing our kids, even for a short time,
away from the ever increasing time they are spending in front
of computers!
I am looking forward
to seeing you all in Adelaide for the 2008 AGM/World
Federation of Rose Societies Regional Convention to be held
from 23rd October to 1st November. The
Rose Society of South Australia will be celebrating its
Centenary so we are even more determined for you to be spoilt,
pampered and given a great time.
Remember:
“A garden without a
Rose is a garden without a soul.”
Peter Burton
President

National AGM and Conference - 2008
Adelaide,
23rd October - 1st November 2008
Phone National Secretary for details
For
programme and details Click on Rose Society of SA in
LINKS
WFRS World Rose Convention - 2009
Click
on Vancouver Convention in LINKS

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