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LATEST EDITIONS:

During the WFRS Convention in Copenhagen in 2018, at the meeting of the Conservation and Heritage Rose Committee, we discussed how best to help members to identify ‘unknown’ roses. The decision was strongly in favour of setting up an international panel of knowledgeable rosarians who, using email, could help with problems of identification. With the advice of delegates to the Committee, I have contacted a number of expert rosarians from around the world who have generously agreed to help identify roses in cases where this has previously proved hard. Their identities will not be released, mindful of the need to protect them from receiving a flood of requests. Hence, all requests and replies will at first be channelled through the WFRS. A list of requirements for identification (see below) has been compiled as a guide to those requesting help and for panel members trying to identify a rose. Often someone who knows a rose can name it from a single photograph, but in most cases more detail is necessary. We realise that at times it will not be possible to send all this information, but please provide as much as you can. Habit: whether the rose is a bush, shrub or a climber, the plant’s size Flower: size when open, approximate number of petals, colour Flowering period: once only or repeat-flowering Scent, if any: light, sweet, strong, etc. Hips: colour, shape and size Foliage: shade of green, colour of young leaves Armature: prickles present or not, shape History of plant: when planted, and any other information Photographs (no more than six or seven) would greatly help: close-ups of the flower in bud, partially open and fully open, the entire plant in full flower, its foliage. All requests for identification should be sent to info@worldrose.org, headed ‘Rose ID panel.’ Please include your contact details and note that your email address may be shared with other panel members.

PROTOCOLS and ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

The WFRS has a number of standing committees. Their composition and procedures are outlined in the protocols from the link below. The second link is for the Articles of Association.general.