Contents

• Welcome & About Us
• Canadian & Vancouver Rose Societies
• World Federation of Rose Societies
• American Rose Society
• Committees

• Convention Program
• Program at a Glance
• Topics & Speakers
• Special Events
• Rose Offering in Osaka

• Rose Show
• Rose Show Exhibitors
• Judges
• Roses Crossing Borders
• Show Schedules

• Tours
• Tours at a Glance
• Daily Tours
• Pre & Post Tours

• Public Rose Festival

• Registration

• Venue / Hotel
• Westin Bayshore
• Accommodation
• Getting There
• Maps

• About Vancouver
• Traveling to Vancouver
• To See & Do
• Vancouver Rose Gardens
• Visitor Information
• Areas of Interest

• Sponsors

American Rose Society

Welcome & About Us

Welcome from the American Rose Society

Welcome to World Rose 2009!

On behalf of the American Rose Society, greetings to rose lovers everywhere. We are so very glad that you are joining us for this joint convention and festival of the World Federation of Rose Societies and the annual spring convention of the American Rose Society in beautiful Vancouver.

Please join me in thanking our hosts, the Vancouver Rose Society and the Canadian Rose Society, for such a pleasant visit in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We hope your convention experience will be a wonderful one and we want to do all in our power to make your visit both enjoyable and educational. Please contact me, or any of our convention staff, if we may be of service.

I invite you to visit the headquarters and gardens of the American Rose Society in Shreveport, Louisiana whenever you find yourself in our area. We always welcome your visits, emails, and telephone calls.

Again, welcome! I look forward to meeting each of you.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Ware, Executive Director
American Rose Society/Executive Director

The American Rose Society

Founded in 1892, the American Rose Society (ARS) has over 15,000 members dedicated to the enjoyment, enhancement, and promotion of America’s Floral Emblem. This national organization, with almost 400 local chapters and affiliates throughout the United States, offers rose-related activities and information.

Our Host Partners

Please visit our host partners websites by clicking below

World Federation of Rose Societies

The Canadian Rose Society

The Vancouver Rose Society

American Rose Society