The Pikes Peak Rose Society is an affiliate of the American Rose Society (www.ARS.org). Made with Xara Web Designer  Scale of Points for Horticulture (Specimen) Entries: FORM, 25 points; COLOR, 20 points; STEM and FOLIAGE, 25 points; SUBSTANCE, 5 points; SIZE, 10 points; BALANCE, 10 points. The bloom should be symmetrical in form and be typical of its variety. Color and size of the bloom should be typical of its variety. The stem of the rose should be straight and of adequate length to support the bloom. Foliage should be evenly spaced on the stem, be clean and be of good color. Good substance refers to the amount of water in the cells of the petals and foliage; a loss of substance shows in drooping leaflets and petals. Please check all of your entries to be sure your vases are full of water. Copyright ©2004-2010 - Pikes Peak Rose Society