Department: 154-Rose Show
2026 Important Information
AUGUST 1st Entry
The Online entry system is not available for the Floriculture Department. The Floriculture Superintendent accepts entries on paper tags available starting Saturday August 1. Each exhibitor will be responsible for submitting their own entry tag. Parents must sign if the exhibitor is under 18 years of age. Entries are accepted 7:00 AM to 10 AM on Saturday, August 1, with judging beginning at 10 AM. or as directed by the show chair.
Drop off procedure can be found here.
The show is open to the public from 12:00 PM to 10 PM, August 1st.
AUGUST 2nd Exhibit Retrieval
Exhibits may be picked up after 8:00 AM on Sunday, August 2. Any exhibits not retrieved by 12:00, August 2, will be discarded.
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: Picture Frame, Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora, 1/2 - 3/4 open with a leaf.
Class 6: Mini Picture Frame, Miniature 1/2 - 3/4 open, no leaf.
Class 7: Fragrance, Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora.
Class 8: Fragrance, any other class rose.
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.
Class 10: A thru Z Hybrid Tea, full blown
DIVISION I, SECTION C: HI-LO
Class 11: One (1) Hybrid Tea, Floribunda or Grandiflora exhibitor form and one miniature or miniflora exhibition form.
DIVISION I, SECTION D: FLORIBUNDAS AND POLYANTHAS
Class 12: A thru Z Floribundas and Polyanthas. One (1) spray.
Class 13: A thru Z Floribundas and Polyanthas. One (1) boom to a stem.
DIVISION I, SECTION E: GRANDIFLORAS
Class 14: A thru Z Grandifloras. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 15: A thru Z Grandifloras. One (1) Grandiflora, full blown.
Class 16: A thru Z Grandifloras. One (1) spray, disbudded or naturally grown
DIVISION I, SECTION F: MINIATURES AND MINIFLORAS
Class 17: A thru Z Miniature or Miniflora. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 18: A thru Z Miniature or Miniflora. Full blown, stamens showing, one (1) to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 19: A thru Z Miniature or Miniflora Spray. One (1) spray, disbudded or naturally grown.
DIVISION I, SECTION G: OLD GARDEN ROSES
Class 20: Prior to 1867. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 21: Prior to 1867. One (1) spray.
Class 22: 1867 and after. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 23: 1867 and after. One (1) spray.
Class 24: Modern Shrub Roses. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 25: Modern Shrub Roses. One (1) spray.
Class 26: David Austin English Roses. One (1) bloom to a stem, disbudded or naturally grown.
Class 27: David Austin English Roses. One (1) spray.
DIVISION I, SECTION H: PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Class 28: People’s Choice. Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora
Class 29: People’s Choice – Most Fragrant. Any class of rose
Class 30: Miniature Single Bloom, disbudded.
DIVISION I, SECTION I: CLIMBERS AND PILLARS
Class 31: Climbers and Pillars. One (1) to a stem.
Class 32: Climbers and Pillars. One (1) spray.
DIVISION I, SECTION J: NOVICES
Class 33: A thru Z Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora. 1/2 to 3/4 open, one (1) bloom to a stem.
Class 34: A thru Z Hybrid Tea. Full-blown stamens showing.
Class 35: A thru Z Floribundas.
Class 36: A thru Z Miniature. 1/2 to 3/4 open, one (1) bloom to a stem.
Class 37: A thru Z Miniature. Full blown stamen showing.
Class 38: A thru Z Any Spray, naturally grown.
Class 39: A thru Z Shrub
Class 40: 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: “Stars and Stripes Forever”
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: “Spirit of Liberty” Designers Choice
Class 2: “Firework Explosion” Designers Choice
Class 3: “American Beauty” Designers Choice
Class 4: “Patriots Dream” Designers Choice
Class 5: “By Dawns Early Light” Designers Choice
Class 6: “Reflections” Designers Choice