Although Rosemania.com is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the American Rose Society, we highly support their activities. We strongly recommend you join both the American Rose Society and your local rose society.
The purpose of the American Rose Society is to help Rose lovers at all levels of experience grow and enjoy better roses.
The benefits of membership include:
The American Rose monthly magazine with excellent feature articles by rosarians recognized for their knowledge and success.
The American Rose Annual which provides up-to-date, scientific information on roses and rose culture, plus articles of general interest to rose lovers, published in December.
The Handbook for Selecting Roses & ARS Exhibition Names, your annual rose ratings guide to thousands of roses in commerce.
ARS Consulting Rosarians, a national network of local rose experts, ready and willing to give free expert advice.
An invitation to participate in a Local Rose Society chapter, affiliated with ARS.
Listings of mail order nursery sources for all commercially available roses.
The Buyer's Guide, published in October, containing concise listings of suppliers. This can help you find just about anything to meet your gardening needs.
Manufacturer's Coupons in the October Buyer's Guide to help you save money on a variety of products and services.
Free admission to the American Rose Center, year 'round, and automatic membership in the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Garden Admission Program allowing you free admission to more than 100 select gardens and horticultural events throughout the United States.
Informative slide and video programs for individual or group viewing. ($6 shipping and insurance)
The ARS lending library contains hundreds of valuable books on roses and related horticultural topics. ($5 shipping and insurance per book)
10% discount on all ARS catalog merchandise and special offers too (20 - 50% off).
Two National Conventions each year to provide you an excellent opportunity to network with other rose lovers.
You can join the Judges program after just three years of continuous membership. Train with the best exhibitors in the field and learn the "tricks of the trade" for show-stopping roses and rose arrangements.
As the International Registration Authority for Roses, Rose Registrations and New Introductions are our business, the ARS keeps you informed of the latest roses as they become available.
Special
interest bulletins, published quarterly, to further inform and instruct you
on a variety of topics:
The Rose Exhibitor's Forum is devoted to all aspects of rose exhibiting and rose culture. Annual subscription only $10.
The Rose Arranger's Bulletin features tips on arranging, design, materials, techniques and arrangement show results. Annual subscription only $10.
Marvelous Minatures offers a wealth of information specifically designed to help you care for and maintain your minis. Annual subscription only $10.
The OGR & Shrub Gazette has great advice for anyone growing these varieties. Annual subscription only $10.
Click here to go to the ARS site