Altissimo rose against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada

Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Inc.
American Rose Society Affiliate
Founded: May 11, 1962


Rose Bar


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UPCOMING EVENTS

January 10, 2009
Rose Pruning & Winter Care Workshop at Kroeger Hall, 9AM-2PM.

February 5, 2009
Bareroot rose auction. Bring your checkbooks and participate in buying quality roses.

February 28, 2009
NCNH District Consulting Rosarian School in Jackson, CA hosted by Mother Lode Rose Society

March 5, 2009 General Meeting
Program: TBA

March 14, 2009
NCNH District Spring Business meeting hosted by Sacramento Rose Society

April 2, 2009 General Meeting
Program: TBA

April 25, 2009
Sacramento Rose Society Annual Rose Show.

May 7, 2009 General Meeting
Program: TBA

May 16-17, 2009
Judging School at City of Citrus Height's Kroeger Hall - 9AM-4PM
(both days)

May 17, 2009
Celebration of Old Garden Roses in El Cerrito, CA

May 30, 2009
Sacramento-Sierra Foothills Rose Societies Joint Garden Tour

June 4, 2009 General Meeting
Program: TBA

June 18-24, 2009
ARS Spring National Convention in British Columbia, CANADA

July 17-19, 2009
Camp Hill, Pennsylvannia - ARS All Miniature & Convention hosted by York Rose Society

August 1, 2009
Harvest Day at the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center.

September 3, 2009 General Meeting
Program: TBA

October 1, 2009 General Meeting
Program: Getting Ready for the Rose Show

October 2-4, 2009
Northern California-Nevada Hawaii District Convention in Foster City, California hosted by Golden Gate & San Francisco Rose Societies.

October 17, 2009
SFhRS Annual Rose Show at Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights, CA. Come and join us!

November 5, 2009 General Meeting
Program: Awards Night and the Winning Roses

November 11-15, 2009
American Rose Society Fall Convention in Palm Springs, CA hosted by Desert Rose Society

December 3, 2009
Program: Xmas Party & Installation of 2010 officers.

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[Sample Newsletter for the Sierra Foothills Rose Society]

Welcome to Sierra Foothills Rose Society Website

The Sierra Foothills Rose Society, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization affiliated with the American Rose Society. The goals of the Society are to encourage and educate the public in growing and exhibiting roses.

The Sierra Foothills Rose Society meets the first Thursday of each month, except July and August at 7:30 P.M. in the "Greenhouse" behind Kroeger Hall and the Citrus Heights City Council Chambers at the City of Citrus Heights City Hall which faces Fountain Square Drive in Citrus Heights, CA. Meetings include a short business meeting, cultural tips from the Society's Consulting Rosarians, exhibition tips through a monthly Little Rose Show and interesting programs on rose culture by knowledgeable guest speakers. Refreshments are served by members of the society at every meeting. Visitors are always welcomed. The 2009 schedule of rose activities and events lists all activities, programs, by the Sierra Foothills Rose Society and nearby rose societies.

PAGES TO VISIT IN THIS WEBSITE:

red ball How to become a member
red ball Maps and Directions to Our Meetings
red ball 2009 Officers and Executive Board
red ball ARS Consulting Rosarians
red ball ARS Rose Judges
red ball Helpful Resources on Rose Growing
red ball Rose Growing Calendar
red ball 2009 Rose Activities and Events in the Sacramento Area
red ball Public Rose Gardens in the Sacramento area
red ball Best Roses to Grow in the Sacramento Area
red ball Baldo's 100+ Top Roses to Grow in the Sacramento Area
red ball Rose Show Results
red ball Links to Rose Sites

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Altissimo is a medium red, single petalled, large flowered climbing rose. It does exceptionally well in the Sacramento area both as a tall bush rose or managed as a pillar or arch. It is official rose of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society.

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[Rose Care Help] [ Horticulture Links] [Contact Us ]

New information is constantly being added to the Sierra Foothills Rose Society website. If you are looking for something in particular or you have a rose related question or comment, please send your comments to Baldo Villegas, Webmaster
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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 2:13 PM