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Pacific Southwest District
of the American Rose Society


Southern California, Southern Nevada,
Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas

ARS Spring National Convention and Rose Show
Hosted by the San Diego Rose Society
Horticulture Results

National Challenge Classes

May 7-11, 2004
Results furnished by Show Chairperson, Sally Long
Photos by Glenn Fiery unless otherwise indicated

Other Show Results and Awards


Division I - Horticulture

Section A
ARS Challenge Classes

Class 1 Nicholson Perpetual Challenge Bowl

Nicholson Entry Hayes' Receiving the Trophy
Natasha Monet, Moonstone, Andrea Stelzer, Veteran’s Honor, Hot Princess, Signature, Cajun Sunrise, Cajun Moon, Crystalline
Cal & Barb Hayes

Class 2 C. Eugne Pfister Memorial Trophy

Pfister Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
Rejoice
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 3 New Zealand Kiwi Award

Kiwi Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
Moonstone, Playgirl, Andrea Stelzer, Touch of Class, Cottilion, Signature
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 4 Joseph J. Kern Trophy

Kern Entry Lillian Biesiadecki Receiving Her Trophy
Sombreuil, Comte de Chambord, Baronne Prevost, Yolande D’Aragon, Rose de Rescht
Lillian Biesiadecki

Class 5 Dorothy C. Stemler Memorial Award

Stemler Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
R. Rugosa Alba, Comtesse De Murianais, Baronne Provost, Salet, Reine Victoria, Marchesa Boccella
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 6 William H. Mavity Trophy

Mavity Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
Mercedees, Playgirl, Lavaglut, Passionate Kisses, Honey Perfume
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 7 Jan Shivers National Miniature Trophy

Shivers Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
Sweet Caroline, Old Glory, Baby Boomer, Michel Cholet, Jean Kenneally, Merlot, Child’s Play
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 8 Dee Bennett Memorial Trophy

Bennett Entry
Behold, Baby Claire, Glowing Amber, Our Little Secret, Michel Cholet, Irresistible, Aristocrat, Sam Trivitt, Odessa, Marie Jeannette
Peter Alonso Jr.

Class 9 Herb Swim Memorial Trophy

Swim Entry Jeff Stage Receiving the Trophy
Black Magic, Veteran’s Honor , Crystalline, Hot Princess, Moonstone
Jeff Stage

Class 10 Ann Reilly Memorial Trophy

Reilly Entry Tommy Cairns Receiving the Trophy
Day Breaker, Rob Roy, Sweet Nell
T. Cairns & L. T. Desamero

Class 11 Dr. Griffith Buck Trophy

Buck Entry
William Shakespeare 2000, Perdita, Abraham Darby
Bob & Kitty Belendez

Class 12 Benjamin Williams Mini-Flora Rose Challenge Trophy

Williams Entry
Cachet, Conundrum, Aliena, Bella Via, Tiffany Lynn
Dr. Satish & Vijaya Prabhu

Class 13 President's Trophy
No Award

Class 14 Garden Web Rose Forum Best-in-Show Trophy

Best of Show McCarron's Receiving the Trophy
Marilyn Monroe
Geri & Alan McCarron
(Class 43 - Queen of Show)