2014 National Spring Rose Show and Convention
The 2014 Daltons National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Waikato Rose Society (Inc) on November 15th and 16th 2014. With the theme of “Time for Roses”, the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion was filled with roses from all over the country.
Despite the cool, damp weather leading up to the event, there were some beautiful blooms on display. Around the Pavillion, trade exhibits including some with roses provided added interest to the event. The convention dinner as held at Waikato Stadium while on the Sunday, delegates took part in judging the roses entered into the New Zealand Rose of the Year competition at the adjacent Rogers Rose Garden.
Large Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Solitaire' | Jan Barnett | Waikato |
| Champion Decorative | 'Joan Monica' | C Lovett | Waikato |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Solitaire' | Jan Barnett | Waikato |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Paddy Stephens' | Jan Lusty | Matamata |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Raspberry Ice' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Playboy' | Michael & Marian Brown | Canterbury |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Silky Mist'  | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Best Exhibit in Section Four | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
Miniature Type Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Chelsea Belle' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Chelsea Belle' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Stephanie' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Amore' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Chelsea Belle' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Sweet Dream' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Little Jackie' | Sheree Gare | Waikato |
View photos of the rose show
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