What is a Consulting Rosarian? - “In the early days of the transition of the American Rose Society from an organization of nurserymen to a society serving the general public, Dr. Robert Huey conceived the idea of providing a bureau of information for rose growers. In 1920, this group was formalized as 32 past presidents of ARS, hybridizers, nurserymen, scholars and other noteworthy rosarians were designated “Consulting Rosarians,” and the CR program was born. In 1949, the ARS Board of Directors greatly broadened the scope of the service by deciding that Consulting Rosarians would be appointed by each district, following guidelines promulgated by the board. This made the expertise of CRs available nationwide. To ensure further that Consulting Rosarians were well qualified, in 1996 a system of CR schools and exams, run by the districts, was established.
The American Rose Society is primarily an educational institution, and the Consulting Rosarian program is an important element in helping the Society carry out its educational function.” Reprinted from the ARS Consulting Rosarian Manual
The Consulting Rosarian Manual is available from the American Rose Society, www.ars.org and is a great guide to have even if you don’t plan to be a Consulting Rosarian. The seminar planned for the ARS NY District Convention/Conference on Saturday, Sept. 25 is for everyone interested in growing roses; however it also will qualify for Consulting Rosarian credit to either maintain your current accreditation or to become a Consulting Rosarian. There are a number of requirements necessary to become a CR and these requirements are listed in the CR Manual. However the requirements listed below must be met before you can continue.
To become a Consulting Rosarian a member of the American Rose Society:
- Must be either a regular, joint or associate member of the American Rose Society for 3 consecutive years.
- Must be a member of a Local Rose Society
If you are interested, please contact Pat Shanley, 516-759-1435 or pshanley@aol.com
