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Editor Phil Paul
Publisher Vincent Celeste
Photographer Stacy Scott Berteau

The Bradenton-Sarasota Rose Society bulletin is sent to members 10 times a year (not published in July or August) and provdes notices of BSRS and Affilated Societies' events as well as informing members of seasonaly appropriate rose growing requirements, new roses, new products, and alerts to new rose pests.
"The Bulletin" , as it is named, has received the Bronze ARS 2007, 1997, 2000 & 2001 Awards for Local Rose Society Bulletins.


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Our May 2008 Bulletin is a special commemorative issue honoring Connie Vierbicky and David Austin Roses. It is provided here in its entirety.

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Volume 52   Number 3 March 2010
Is It Possible?
President's Message
Connie's Checklist For March
Sandy's Picks For 2010
Rose Show Watch
Soil and Water and Roses
Thank You For Supporting Our Troops
What Is Sul-Po-Meg
Fertilizing After Pruning
March In The Rose Garden
B-SRS Membership Offer
DSD Bulletin Application Form
Save The Date - Planet Roses
ARS All miniature Conference
ARS 2010 Fall Convention
ARS Special Offer
Volume 52   Number 2 February 2010
You Don't Want To Miss This
President's Message
Connie's Checklist For February
Rose Restoration - Pruning
In Memorium - Frank Benardella
After Pruning, What ?
Listen To Latt!
Sharing Your Roses
*The World's First Blue Rose
*DSD News
*B-SRS Membership Offer
*DSD Bulletin Application Form
Save The Date - ARS Meeting
*ARS Special Offer
Volume 52   Number 1 January 2010
Happy New Year
Presidents Report
Presidential Citations Awarded
Your 2010 Board
In Memorium : Betty Thomas
Bronze Medal Awarded
Past Bronze and Silver Awards
Presentation on Ikebana Rose Arrangements
2009 Holiday Party
*The ABCs of Rosarians
*Florida Winter Alert
*January and February In The Rose Garden
*Its Time To Prune
*DSD Mid Winter Meeting Announcement
*Schedule For 2010 DSD Mid Winter Meeting
*2010 DSD Mid Winter meeting Application
*Vendors at 2010 DSD Mid Winter Meeting
*ARS Special Offer

 
Volume 51   Number 10 December 2009
What A Fund Day
Presidents Message
October Garden Tour Photos
Three Rootstock Options
All I Want For Christmas
Phillippi Park Rose Garden Dedication Photos
Whats Buzzin
Ralph Moore - In Memoriam
2009 Rose Hills International Rose Trials
*ARS Special Offer
*December In The Rose Garden
Volume 51   Number 9 November 2009
Reaching Out To The Community
President's Message
Thank You toOur Rose Garden Hosts
Week's 2010 Rose Introductions
The Effects of Weed Killer On Your Roses
Psychology Of The Rose Garden
Schedule For 'Phillippi Estate' Dedication
David Austin Roses In Florida
Lifetime Achievement and Membership Award
*DSD 2010 Mid Winter Meeting Registration
*DSD 2010 Mid Winter Vendor List
*ARS Special Offer
*November In The Rose Garden
Volume 51   Number 8 October 2009
Back By Members Request
Presidents Message
Rose Garden Retoration Project
My Screamin Bloom Machines
Getting Your Roses Ready For Fall
Terms and Definitions In Roses
October In The Rose Garden
New K&M Offerings
Volume 51   Number 7 September 2009
Welcome Back!
President's Message
Award of Excellence Winners for 2010
All Miniature Rose Show
Enjoy Your Roses Again and Again
What Do Roses Do with Fertilizer
Rose Terms
DSD Convention
September In The Rose Garden
Volume 51   Number 6 June 2009
Thank You So Much
President's Message
Photos of Rose Garden Tour
Photos of Fragrance In Roses Meeting
I Fell In Love Again
Micro Irrigation Systems
Summer Care Checklist
Finding Mini or Mini Flora Roses
* Some of My Favorite Things
*June In The Rose Garden
Volume 51   Number 5 May 2009
2009 Garden Tour
President's Message
Conquering Rose Terminology
When The Going Gets Tough
Technical note From V Celeste
2009 Garden Tour Directions
Meet The Tour Hosts
Creating The Environmentally Smart Public Demonstration Garden
Magnesium Sulfate
What`s Buzzin`
* April In the Rose Garden
*May In The Rose Garden
*New Fertilizer Laws (reprint)
Volume 51   Number 4 April 2009
Meeting : Fragrance in Roses
President's Message
Editor's Corner
Fragrance in Roses
Tea Roses: For The South
CR's On Call
AARS Members Choice : Julia Child
Sarasota Garden Club Show
New On The Web - The Thrips
Blackspot and beetle Festival
DSD Photo Competition
Volume 51   Number 3 March 2009
Presidents Message
Sandys Picks for 2009
Jim Mills Favorite Roses
Whats Buzzin
Editors Corner
Whats New On the Web
*March in the Rose Garden
*Sarasota Garden Club Flower Show Forms
Volume 51   Number 2 February 2009
GOING BACK IN TIME TO - -
President's Message
History of B-SRS (50 Years )
The Start of Something Bi
America and the rose
DSD Mid Winter Meeting
*January & February In The Garden
*Recommendations for Chilli Thrips
Volume 51   Number 1 January 2009
State of B-SRS
Presidents Message
Whats Buzzin
The New Board
Meet The Board
The Bronze Medal
More Awards
Special Event - Jan 25
It Is Time To Prune
*January In The Garden

 
Volume 50   Number 10 December 2008
Hybridizing
President's Report
What's Buzzin'
Rose of the Month
A Message From the New Vice President
Benardella - a Miniature Picasso
More Rose Show Picrtures
*December In The Garden
Volume 50   Number 9 November 2008
After The Show
Presidents Report
Whats Buzzin Around B-SRS
Rose Show Results
Rose Show Results - Minis, Arrangements
Inside The Rose Show
Outside The Rose Show
DSD Midwinter Meeting
*November In The Garden
Volume 50   Number 8 October 2008
Workshop on Exhibiting Roses
Presidents Message
B-SRS Rose Show Schedule
Rose of the Month
All About Rose Exhibiting
What’s Going On At Ringling?
Some Winning Roses in the B-SRS 2007 Rose Show
GET SET, READY TO SHOW
2007 DSD Roses In Review
Volume 50   Number 7 September 2008
President's Message
What's Buzzin Around B-SRS
Spray Less and Enjoy Roses More
Earth-Kind Roses (Part 1)
CR Corner - You Be The Judge
*September in the Rose Garden
Volume 50   Number 6 June 2008
Art and Roses June Meeting
President's Message
Ten Bad Actors in Our Area
Weed Control in the Rose Garden
Rose Diseases: Chili Thrips
Rose Diseases: Flower and Red BandedThrips
Rose Diseases:Anthracnose, Botrytis
Rose Diseases: Powdery & Downy Mildew
Rose Diseases:Spider Mites, Aphids
Rose Diseases:Blackspot
Protect Yourself In The Garden
Spray Chart
*June in the Rose Garden
Volume 50   Number 5 May 2008
Dedication
President's Message
Spacing For David Austin Roses
A Visit With David Austin
Member's Questions
A New David Austin For 2008
Care Tips For David Austins
Announcements
*May In The Rose Garden
Volume 50   Number 4 April 2008
The Ultimate Rose Show and Share!
President's Message
Sandy's Picks , part II
Growing Roses From a Changed Perspective
Plan Now for a Better Year of Roses
Fragrant AARS Winners
Integrated Pest Management
Fungus Among Us
Volume 50   Number 3 March 2008
Upcoming Programs
President`s Message
Sandy's Picks (part 1 of 2)
Managing Florida`s New Fertilizer Laws
Fungicide Management
March Rose Care Tips
Member's Question
Volume 50   Number 2 February 2008
President's Message
News !! News!!
Roses of 2008
DSD Confernece
Pesticide Resistance
CR Corner
Member's Questions
Volume 50   Number 1 January 2008
Prunathon at Ringling
President's Message
A Special Tribute
Roses, Roses
Roses at Ringling
CR Corner
Member's Questions
January Tips
Meet the Officers
Announcements
*January In The Garden

 
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 10 December 2007
Installation Brunch
Presidents Message
CR Corner
Gifts For Your Favorite Gardener
Society News
December in the Garden
Deadheading
Join The ARS
Ten Commandments For Growing Roses
Want Bionic Roses ?
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 9 November 2007
Gifts From The Heart
Presidents Message
Society Notes
BSRS Consulting Rosarians to Make House Calls!
November In The Garden
CR Corner
Extreme Makeover For Your Soil
Beginners Column
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 8 October 2007
Roses in 'Jeopardy'
President's Message
Society Notes
CR Corner
Earthkind Roses
October In The Garden
My Adventures with Chilli Thrips
Beginner's Column - October
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 7 September 2007
Growing Roses in Containers
Presidents Message
Society Notes
Editors Needed
CR Corner
Ron Mallorys Retirement
September In The Garden
A visit with David Austin and his Beautiful English Roses
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 6 June 2007
President's Message
Society Notes
Digital Photography Contest
CR Corner
June in the Garden
Understanding Fertilizers
Join the American Rose Society and Save $$$
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 5 May 2007
President's Message
Society Notes
Dirt About Soil
In Praise of the Not So Perfect Rose
May in the Garden
Fungus Among Us
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 4 April 2007
President's Message
Society Notes
Exhibiting Old Garden Roses
April in the Garden
Exhibiting Aids To Bring To the Rose Show
Exhibiting Strategies
Deadheading Roses
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 3 March 2007
Roses In The Circus
President's Message
Society Notes
CR Corner- THIS AND THAT
Things To Do From Now To BSRS Show Date
March in the Rose Garden
Sandy's Picks for 2007
Beginner’s Column –
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 2 February 2007
Back to the Basics of Growing Roses in Sarasota
President's Message
Society Notes
Plant Hardiness
THIS AND THAT
Pruners
The Perfume of Roses
Gardening Philosophy of Cats
Rose Show Thoughts
Beginner’s Column
Volume XXXXVIIII   Number 1 January 2007
January Program
President's Message
Society Notes
Basic Keystrokes to Rose Pruning
January-February in the Garden
This and That
Getting to know you
Beginners Column

 
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 10 December 2006
President’s Message
Society Notes
My First Deep South District Rose Show
December in the Garden
Rosarian’s Wish List
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 9 November 2006
November is "Show and Share Roses Month"
President's Message
Society Notes
Southern Ag Labs
Miniature Roses
November in the Garden
Mistakes in Gardening
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 8 October 2006
Capturing and Sharing Your Roses Through
President's Message
Society Notes
Chilli Thrips Heating Up Central Florida
Great Teas - Roses For the South
October in the Garden
Extend The Life of Your Cut Roses
Why I Love Consulting Rosarians
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 7 September 2006
The Rose Doctor Is In
President's Message
Society Notes
The Best of The Best
Raindrops On Roses
September In The Garden
AARS Roses of 2007
Where Has All the Fragrance Gone
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 6 June 2006
Landscape Roses and the Annual June Pot-Luck Luncheon
President's Message
Society Notes
Thomasville, GA Rose Show & Festival
Stop & Smell the Roses
June in the Garden
Smorgasbord of Summer Care
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 5 May 2006
Roseraie de l'Haÿ in France
President's Message
Society Notes
Guide to Successful Spraying
May in the Garden
Top Exhibition Roses
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 4 April 2006
B-SRS Bus Tripto Apopka & Winter Park Ar
President's Message
Society Notes
All About Aphids
April in the Garden
Fading Roses
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 3 March 2006
The New Roses of 2006 and Beyond
President's Message
Bus Tour
Society Notes
Much About Mulch
Planting My Rosebush
Mable's Rose Garden
DSD Mid Winter Meeting
Pick a Rose Bush
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 2 February 2006
It's Pruning Time Again
President's Message
Installation Luncheon
Society Notes
Mail Order Rose Sources
Sandy's Picks for 2006
Ten Principles of Rose Pruning
2006 Award of Excellence Winners
Botrytis
Volume XXXXVIII   Number 1 January 2006
Its installation time for our new officers
President's Report
Society Notes
New Years Rose Resolutions
Energizing the Blahs of Winter
January in the Garden
New Roses Coming out in 2006

 
Volume XXXXVII   Number 10 December 2005
Tis the Season to be Merry
Presidents Message
Society Notes & News
DSD Convention
Holidays: The Joy of Giving
December in the Garden
In House Rose Show
Introduction to Digital Photography, Part Two
Enjoying Roses Beyond The Blooming Season
Volume XXXXVII   Number 9 November 2005
Its Show Time
President's Message
Give 'M Half
Society Notes
Bitten by the Exhibition Bug
November in the Garden
Digital Photography
Why Do We Need Local Rose Socieites
Rose Show Rules
Volume XXXXVII   Number 8 October 2005
Program
Presidents Message
Society Notes
New Thrips
October in the Rose Garden
Creature Feature
Rose of the Month
Fertilizing on Top of Mulch
Volume XXXXVII   Number 7 September 2005
October Program
Presidents Report
Society Notes
Rose of the Month
Getting Ready for the Rose Show
September in the Rose Garden
Whats New in Floribundas
Water Your 'Key' to Success
Reach For Those Climbers


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