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World Federation of Rose Societies
The World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) is an umbrella association of (as of 2015) 39-member countries' national rose societies.[1]
Although founded in 1968[2] in London by 8 constituent countries' rose societies,[3] the WFRS did not have a first meeting until 1971, held in New Zealand.[4]
The WFRS maintains or oversees: a Rose Hall of Fame as well as an Old Rose Hall of Fame (an entry in which has been characterised as an honour "as coveted as Michelin's four stars" for rose aficionados[5]); a World Rose directory; a Rose Locator Database targeting the location of rose cultivars; a Breeder's Club; a "garden of excellence" award;[6] the selection of "world's favourite rose" by vote of delegates of its member-countries;[7] a World Rose Show held every three years;[8] and collects world news on the subject of roses.[1] It also publishes an annual Rose Directory and a bi-annual World Rose News bulletin.[3]
Members edit
| Society country | Society name | Year established |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Korea Rose Society | 2009[9] |
| Argentina | Rose Society of Argentina | 1951[10] |
| Australia | National Rose Society of Australia | 1972[11] |
| Austria | Österreichische Rosenfreunde in der Österreichischen Gartenbau-Gesellschaft | N/A |
| Belgium | Société Royale Nationale 'Les Amis de la Rose'/ Koninklijke Nationale Maatschappij "De Vrienden van de Roos" | 1926[12] |
| Bermuda | Bermuda Rose Society | 1954[13] |
| Canada | Canadian Rose Society | 1913[14] |
| Chile | Asociación Chilena de la Rosa | 1998[15] |
| Republic of China | Chinese Rose Society | 1986[16] |
| Czech Republic | Czech Rosa Club | 1968[17] |
| Denmark | Det Danske Rosenselskab/ The Danish Rose Society (DDRS) | 1968[18] |
| Finland | Suomen Ruususeura r.y. - Finska Rosensällskapet r.f. | 1989[19] |
| France | Société Française des Roses | 1896[20] |
| Germany | Gesellschaft Deutscher Rosenfreunde e.V. | 1883[21] |
| England | Royal National Rose Society | 1876[22] |
| Greece | The Hellenic Rose Society | 1996[23] |
| Hungary | Hungarian Rose-Friends Society | -- |
| Iceland | Icelandic Rose Society (IRS) | 2002[24] |
| India | Indian Rose Federation | 1979[25] |
| Israel | The Wohl Rose Park of Jerusalem | -- |
| Italy | Associazione Italiana della Rosa | 1964[26] |
| Japan | Japan Rose Society(日本ばら会) | 1948[27] |
| Luxembourg | Lëtzebuerger Rousefrënn / Association Grand-Ducale des Amis de la Rose / Luxembourg Rose Society | 1980[28] |
| Monaco | Société des Roses de Monaco | -- |
| Netherlands | De Nederlandse Rozenvereniging | 1966[29] |
| New Zealand | New Zealand Rose Society | 1931[30] |
| Northern Ireland | Rose Society of Northern Ireland | 1964[31] |
| Norway | Norwegian Rose Society | 1982[32] |
| Pakistan | Pakistan National Rose Society | -- |
| Romania | Asociatia Amicii Rozelor din Romania | 1990[33] |
| Russia | Russian Association of Rosarians | 2007[34] |
| Serbia | Royal Serbian Rose Society (Kraljevsko Udruzenje Ljubitelja Ruza Srbije) | 2008[35] |
| Slovakia | Slovak National Rose Society | -- |
| Slovenia | Drustvo Ljubiteljev Vrtnic Slovenije (Slovenian Rose Society) | -- |
| South Africa | Federation of Rose Societies of South Africa | 1980[36] |
| Spain | Asociación Española de la Rose | 1996[37] |
| Sweden | Svenska Rosensällskapet/The Swedish Rose Society | 1987[38] |
| Switzerland | Gesellschaft Schweizerischer Rosenfreunde (GSRF) | 1959[39] |
| United States | American Rose Society | 1892[40] |
| Uruguay | Asociación Uruguaya de la Rosa | 1983[41] |
| United States | Portland Rose Society | 1889[42] |
References edit
- ^ a b . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ Cairns, Thomas; McKinley, Michael D. (2007). All About Roses. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-696-23217-6.
- ^ a b "WFRS About page". World Federation of Rose Societies. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ Hessayon, D. G. (1988). The Rose Expert. Herts, England: Waltham Cross. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-903505-47-5.
- ^ Brenner, Douglas; Scanniello, Stephen (2009). "Gloire de Dijon". A Rose by Any Name. Chapel Hill, N.C.: Algonquin Books. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-56512-518-6.
- ^ Ashby-Coventry, Esther (12 May 2013). "City Proud of a Rose Among Gardens". The Timaru Herald.
- ^ O'Neill, Dermot (4 October 2014). "Everything's Coming Up Roses: Enjoy This Lovely Bloom". Irish Independent.
- ^ Montgomery, Kay (26 January 2011). "Month of Destiny for your Roses". The Independent.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Korean). Korea Rose Society.
- ^ (in Spanish). Asociación Argentina de Rosicultura. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". National Rose Society of Australia. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Bermuda Rose Society. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ Krüssmann, Gerd (November 1, 1981). The Complete Book of Roses. Portland, OR: Timber Press. p. 148. ISBN 978-0-917304-64-4.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Czech). Czech Rosa Club. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Danish). Det Danske Rosenselskab. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in French). Société Française des Roses. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in German). Gesellschaft Deutscher Rosenfreunde e.V. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Royal National Rose Society. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Indian Rose Federation. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Italian). Associazione Italiana della Rosa. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Japanese). Japan Rose Society. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Luxembourg Rose Society. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". New Zealand Rose Society. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Rose Society of Northern Ireland. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Asociatia Amicii Rozelor din Romania. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Russian). Russian Association of Rosarians. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . World Federation of Rose Societies. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . Svenska Rosensällskapet. Archived from the original on 23 April 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in German). Gesellschaft Schweizerischer Rosenfreunde (GSRF). Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ . American Rose Society. Archived from the original on 27 April 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage" (in Spanish). Asociación Uruguaya de la Rosa. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Homepage". Portland Rose Society. Retrieved 20 June 2021.