THE WNYRS ANNUAL JUNE ROSE SHOW was held June 14, 2008 at the Boulevard Mall, Amherst, NY.

The Rose Show marked another successful annual show and was well appreciated by attendees. The show featured beautiful locally-grown roses exhibited by the enthusiastic gardeners who grew the roses. The show was organized and run by the WNYRS membership. Special thanks to Show Chairman Larry DiGregorio and judges Peter & Marian DelGiorno, Vicky Steffenhagen, Ruth Pearles, Gene Noto, Joan Baden, and Joan Perd.

Rose Show pictures are displayed to the right. Click on any picture to view a larger image.

SHOW RESULTS

Rose Classes:

• Queen of Show - Olympiad, by Peter Diachun
• King of Show - Gemini, by K & K Mehnert
• Princess of Show - Swarthmore, by Mirdza Neiders
• Sweepstakes - K & K Mehnert
• Miniature Queen - Mothers Love, by K & K Mehnert
• Miniature King - Linville, by K & K Mehnert
• Miniature Princess - Pierrine, by George Styn
• Best Miniature Spray - Cachet, by K & K Mehnert
• MiniFlora Queen - Leading Lady, by Steve Styn
• Mini Sweepstakes - K & K Mehnert
• Best Floribunda - Daybreaker, by Larry DiGregorio
• Best Arrangement - Erie Basin Marina, by Eileen Elibol

Trophy Classes:

• Donald Flach Memorial Trophy - Olympaid, by Peter Diachun
• Clarence Davis Memorial Trophy - Olympaid, by Peter Diachun

Arrangement Classes:

• Class 100 Niagara Falls - Artist Award - Mary Jane Stuhr
• Class 102 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - Royalty Award - Kim Mehnert
• Class 103 Erie Basin Marina - Royalty Award, Best of Show - Eileen Elibol
• Class 104 Buffalo Bills - Royalty Award - Mary Jane Stuhr

** Photos by Eileen Elibol © 2008