ARS Rose Trivia 2 Medium Created By: ARS Program Services Committee Steve Jones, Chairman
1) What part of the rose contains the pollen? A. Pistils B. Anthers C. Corolla D. Stigma B.Anthers
2) A United States patent is good for how many years? A. 1 B. 10 C. 17 D. 20 D.20 years, originally they were for 17 years until recently
3) How many times can a US rose patent be issued for the same rose? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A.One time only
4) The ARS recognizes which rose as the first hybrid tea? A. La France B. Mme Marie Curie C. Mrs. Herbert Hoover D. Mrs. W. J. Grant A.La France
5) What was the first polyantha to win the All America Rose Selections (AARS) Award? A. Lullaby B. Mothersday C. Pinkie D. White Pet C.Pinkie in 1948
6) Which hybridizer is known for his ‘hand painted roses’? A. Tom Carruth B. Mathis Tantau C. Wilheim Kordes D. Sam McGredy D.Sam McGredy of New Zealand
7) Not all roses are fragrant. Why? A. Fragrance is a recessive gene and not all prodigy are fragrant B. Because you crossed two non- fragrant roses C. Too much inbreeding D. Genetic mutations A.Fragrance is a recessive gene so it cannot be specifically bred for
8) All Species roses were found in what region of the world? A. The Tropic of Capricorn B. The equator C. The Southern hemisphere D. The Northern hemisphere D. The Northern Hemisphere
9) The rose Peace was originally known by what name, which is still being used in France today? A. Peace B. Love C. Gloria Dei D. Grand’mere Jenny C.Gloria Dei
10) Which of the following roses only has 4 petals? A. Rosa stellata mirifica B. Rosa gallica C. Rosa acicularis D. Rosa sericea pteracantha D.Rosa sericea pteracantha, the Winged Thorn Rose, only has 4 petals
11) Which rose is considered to be the first Portland? A. Duchess of Portland B. Rose du Roi C. Rose de Rescht D. Comte de Chambord A.Duchess of Portland from 1800
12) The majority of Species roses came from what region? A. North America B. Africa C. Asia D. Australia C.Asia, about 80% of the world Species roses are from Asia
13) We cannot get a true blue rose because roses lack which of the following pigments? A. Carotenoids B. Anthocyanins C. Chlorophyll D. Delphinidin
14) Rose seeds form in what part of the bloom? A. Calyx B. Stamen C. Anthers D. Pistils A.Calyx, rose seeds are formed in the ovaries which are located in the calyx
15) When listing the parentage of a rose, such as Love x Peace, which is the seed parent? A. The first name B. The second name C. Neither one D. No rule on ranking A.The first name is the seed parent, the second the pollen parent
16) What rose did Teddy Roosevelt often wear in his lapel? A. Mrs. B. R. Cant B. Perles des Jardins C. Duchesse de Brabant D. Madame Hardy C.Duchesse de Brabant
17) Which rose is mentioned in the Bible? A. Apothecarys Rose B. Rosa Gallica C. Rosa Mundi D. Rose of Sharon, which is not a rose D.Rose of Sharon, which is not a true rose
18) After turning back the Crusaders, Saladin would not enter the Mosque of Omar until what? A. The floor was covered with roses B. The building was washed with rose water C. The air was perfumed with rose attar D. Bouquets of roses were placed inside B.The mosque was washed with rose water before he would step foot in the shrine
19) Who is the youngest hybridizer to win an AARS Award? A. Jack Christensen B. Tom Carruth C. Walter Lammerts D. Dennis Bridges A.Jack Christensen
20) What is the disease called, which is common in the central United States, that causes rose foliage to look like ‘Witches Broom’? A. Blackspot B. Downy Mildew C. Rose Rosette D. Mosaic Virus C.Rose Rosette